The Osun State Government has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), its Executive Chairman, and First Bank of Nigeria Limited before the Federal High Court in Abuja. It accused the anti-graft agency of unlawfully freezing the state’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account just over a week before the state’s
Following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will begin a two-week leave on Thursday, August 6, 2026 – his first since being sworn into office. During the period, the Vice President will devote time to study, reflection and intellectual renewal as part of efforts to
The Ogun State Government on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, with the successful rescue of the seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while addressing journalists at
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Thursday directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates on seismic developments around Abuja. Alake issued the order following an alert from the NGSA that earth tremors affected several buildings in parts of the Federal Capital Territory on
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments for violating environmental regulations in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agency announced the enforcement action in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday. LASEPA said the affected establishments operated in the
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that democracy must transcend periodic elections to deliver tangible improvements in the lives of citizens. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Thursday at the Centenary Lecture and Seminar Series III commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Yoruba Tennis Club, held at Onikan, Lagos. The
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has submitted an interim report to President Bola Tinubu on its investigation into the alleged fictitious Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday after briefing Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,
The Edo Government has inaugurated a health insurance programme expected to benefit 4,000 residents of Ovia federal constituency in the state. Friday Aghedo, Chief Press Secretary to Edo Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court to vacate the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the timing of the action has caused embarrassment and could create a wrong public perception. The directive was contained
Engineering design subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, PrimeTech Design and Engineering Nigeria Ltd, during the week, attained the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward operational excellence, continuous improvement, and world-class service delivery. The certification serves as an