Peter Obi Urges FG to Prioritise Completing Existing Projects Over New Infrastructure

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and completion of existing infrastructure rather than embarking on new projects that risk being abandoned. In a statement issued on Saturday, Obi said he has consistently advocated for governments at all levels to focus on fixing and completing […]

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Federal Government Opens NAQS Recruitment, Applications Close August 10

The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres. The recruitment exercise opened on July 28, 2026, and will close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to participate in computer-based tests and interviews scheduled for […]

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NIWA Raises Alarm, Moves Against Waterway Accidents, Pollution in Abuja

The National Inland Waterways Authority has stepped up efforts to prevent boat accidents and curb pollution as rising water levels and heightened environmental risks accompany the peak of the rainy season. NIWA’s Abuja Area/Liaison Office commenced a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Campaign in Abaji Area Council, Abuja, on Wednesday, urging waterfront communities to embrace […]

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PFIPC: HoS admits failure, OAGF staff diverted key letter

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, on Wednesday admitted that her office failed to conduct adequate due diligence before granting key approvals to the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The admission came as the House of Representatives’ Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the controversial agency uncovered further details of how it […]

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Cybercriminals Collaborate More Than Banks in Fight Against Fraud — Report

Nigeria’s financial institutions are collaborating less effectively than the cybercriminal networks targeting them, weakening the sector’s ability to combat fraud despite the rapid growth of digital payments, a new report by the Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact has found. The finding was disclosed yesterday at the launch of the think tank’s maiden flagship report, “Trust […]

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Osun Police Arrest SSG, Six Others Over Alleged Vote Buying, Recover N4.8m

The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and six other individuals over alleged vote buying and other offences. The command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected criminal gang […]

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Lagos Moves to Introduce Special Vehicle Number Plates for Persons with Disabilities

The Lagos State Government has begun plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote inclusion, improve accessibility and enhance mobility across the state. The proposal was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to the […]

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Edo Security Squad Arrests Four Suspected Cultists, Recovers Firearms in Egbaen Raid

The Edo State Special Security Squad has arrested four suspected cultists during a coordinated early morning operation in Egbaen Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area, recovering a cache of firearms and other dangerous weapons believed to have been used in cult-related activities. The raid, which was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, […]

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