DSS Probes NFF Over N17bn Players’ Wages, Bonuses The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced an investigation into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the utilisation of a N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government to settle outstanding wages and bonuses owed to players of Nigeria’s national teams. The fund was approved
UNIZIK Professor Handed 3-Months Suspension Over Alleged Sexual Harassment The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for three months over allegations of sexual harassment involving a female student. The university said the suspension followed the recommendations of a six-member special investigative panel
Police Honour 10 Personnel Killed During Clash with Bandit in Kebbi The Nigeria Police Force has held a memorial service in honour of 10 officers of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who were killed in an encounter with suspected bandits in Kebbi State. The memorial service, held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Force
Tinubu’s performance qualified him to be president for long time , says Olubadan The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves to remain in office for a long time, citing his administration’s performance. Ladoja made the remarks on Monday at the flag-off ceremony for the dualisation of Ibadan-Ijebu Road in Ogun
Tinubu Renews Appointment of NTA, NAN Chief Executives President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of NTA Network News, Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, for another three years. The renewal takes effect from October 20, 2026, when their first
Operation FANSAN YAMMA Troops Intercept Canoes Procured for Terrorist Operations Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a notorious terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The interception followed credible intelligence indicating that
GUIDELINES: How to Upload O’Level Results on JAMB Portal From Home The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new arrangement allowing candidates to verify and upload their O’Level results from home without visiting a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre. The development was announced on Monday by JAMB’s Acting Director of Public Affairs and
Pensioners Give FG 21-Day Ultimatum to Pay N150,000 Palliative…. Else… Federal Government pensioners have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the government to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance or face a peaceful protest nationwide. The pensioners, under the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the demand in a letter dated August 21, 2026, and
Over 70% of Young Nigerians Lack Accurate HIV Prevention Information — NACA The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has raised concerns over widespread knowledge gaps on HIV prevention among young Nigerians, saying fewer than 30 per cent have accurate information about how to prevent the virus. The agency said the situation leaves
Atiku Faults FBI Secrecy Over Tinubu Records, Demands Public Transparency Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over its decision to withhold some records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that concerns about potential threats to lives should not be used