The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, said Wednesday that it froze the Osun state government bank account to prevent the looting of public funds ahead of the governorship election on August 15. A statement by Dele Oyewale the Commission’s Head, Media & Publicity said the preventive moves in freezing the
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld a total of 167, 486 of results of candidates who sat for its 2026 West African School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Head of National Office (HNO) Dr Amos Dangut, revealed this while announcing the release of the results at a
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ogun State Government to ensure the rescue of abducted students of the Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Secretary-General of NANS, Oladimeji Uthman, who stated this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Wednesday, also called for the
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara. This was contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. 163 of the rescued victims were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed no fewer than 15,000 personnel to Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The Force pledged to ensure a peaceful, free and credible electoral process amid rising political tension and reports of violence. The Commissioner of Police in charge of election
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and Africa. The meeting focused on expanding investment opportunities in Canada and exploring how the Dangote Group, alongside other
.As Kwara govt commends Tinubu One hundred and seventy-six women and children abducted during the deadly terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom after spending six months in captivity. The victims were kidnapped in February 2026 when heavily armed terrorists,
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 30 to 80 percent pay rise for military personnel, describing the decision as a major boost to troop morale and welfare. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, Gen.
Osun State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada on Wednesday, said he has the mandate of Governor Ademola Adeleke to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the anti- graft agency froze government accounts. He said a ‘Post no debit’ letter from the EFCC was forwarded
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday declared that the state can no longer rely solely on oil revenue, urging local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities across critical sectors of the economy as his administration intensifies efforts to diversify the state’s economic base. Speaking