The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, alongside relevant anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the reported ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a formal letter, SERAP emphasized that findings from such an investigation should be made public, and requested that the measures be implemented within seven days of the receipt or publication of the letter. NNPC Reduces Petrol Price as Dangote Refinery Adjusts Rate Failure…
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Yahaya Sarki Ramadan remains the most sacred and spiritually uplifting month in the Islamic calendar. As the ninth month of Islam, it is a period of fasting, devotion, self-discipline, sacrifice, charity, and compassion. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and worldly indulgences in obedience to Allah, while drawing closer to Him through prayer, reflection, and good deeds. It is also the blessed month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed, and within it lies Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Majesty, which is better than a thousand months. Beyond fasting, Ramadan is a season of mercy and humanitarian…
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed allegations of inadequate distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a “stage-managed drama” allegedly orchestrated by political opponents. The video showed a man, Abduljalal Usman, claiming he received only one mudu (plate) of rice and one mudu of maize as his share of palliatives distributed to staff of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority. The state government, however, said the claim was false and misleading. Kebbi Flags Off Distribution of Farming Inputs, Ramadan Palliatives In a statement released on Sunday, the Special Adviser…
Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency have arrested a suspected burglar and recovered a locally made firearm during an operation in Ikorodu Area of the state. The arrest was carried out by officers attached to the Imota Command following reports of suspicious movements around the Imota area. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the agency on its social media platform. According to the statement, the operation was conducted in the early hours of Friday, March 13, after residents raised concerns about suspicious activities around the Araromi area. The operatives subsequently apprehended a 25-year-old suspect…
The Plateau State Government has alerted residents of Kanam Local Government Area to a military operation against bandits in the Garga axis following a security incident on Friday. The Kanam Development Association of Plateau State had on Saturday raised the alarm over the attack on security personnel, including local vigilantes, by bandits in the council area. According to the group, the security agents, who were part of a patrol team, were ambushed in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area on Friday. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred around 4 pm when a combined team of military personnel…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday hosted members of the Muslim community across the three senatorial zones of the state for the 2026 Iftar in a display of “communal solidarity, inclusivity and long-lasting unity”. The gathering held at the Government House, otherwise known as the “Light House” on Saturday, also enabled the governor to break the daily fasting with the Muslim leaders as they observe the Holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan and Lent: A Shared Lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on Faith and Unity Soludo addressed his guests, expressing his profound gratitude to the Muslim community in…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed Bako Gorgore, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to Zagazola, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Gorgore, also known as Abou Mustapha, was killed during an encounter with troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno state. His death was reportedly confirmed through multiple intelligence channels after security operatives intercepted internal communications among ISWAP fighters acknowledging the development. Gorgore, believed to be about 60 years old, was regarded as one of the longest-serving figures within the insurgent group. Over the years, he held several key…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and around the world. Mother’s Day is celebrated in March in honour of mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In a message released to mark the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration, the First Lady described mothers as the silent architects of the nation’s future and the enduring heartbeat of every home. Lost for 10 Years: Musa Reunited with Parents in Kano “Today, I honour and celebrate every mother across Nigeria. Your love, care and sacrifices do not go…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs and other development partners, marked the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration by extending support and encouragement to female inmates in correctional centres across Katsina State. The outreach, which began on March 8, was held under the theme “Give–To–Gain,” highlighting the importance of collective support, empathy, and shared responsibility in promoting women’s empowerment. Representing the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mr. Samuel Lodam, Muhammad Kabir Goda joined the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Aminu Malumfashi, and other stakeholders to visit two correctional…
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Galien Africa, in collaboration with REMAPSEN hosted a landmark webinar emphasizing the crucial role of women in global health leadership and the impact of innovative financing models on strengthening health systems across Africa. The event, themed “Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Strategic Influence on Public Policy, Social Justice, and Innovative Financing Models in a Resource-Limited Context,” brought together policymakers, health experts, and development leaders to share insights and strategies for promoting gender equity while enhancing healthcare delivery. Galien Africa Champions One Health Approach at Global Summit in Lyon Speakers highlighted the importance of…
Kehinde Bamigbetan The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for what promises to be a great achievement in diplomacy peak, a lawless gang of influence-peddlers is circling the sky like a kettle of vultures, seeking to dim the shine of the epochal event with lies, bile and blackmail. Editors, readers, listeners…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-launched the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, calling on residents to take greater responsibility for keeping the state clean. The governor marked the symbolic restart on Saturday in Mushin, along Agege Motor Road, nearly ten years after the exercise was suspended. Sanwo-Olu said maintaining a clean city could not be achieved by government alone but required the daily actions and commitment of residents across the state. He noted that the condition of streets, markets, drainage channels and public spaces reflects how seriously residents take their responsibility toward the environment and one another. The governor recalled…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has prosecuted thirty-six for seventy-seven traffic offences in a mobile court session organized at Nteje in Anambra State, as part of the Command’s efforts to reduce road traffic crashes. Presided over by Magistrate Maria Anyanbolu, the court convicted thirty offenders while six were discharged. Among the offences recorded during the exercise were seat belt use violations, speed limiting device violations, and light sign violations. Seven Killed, 14 Injured in Jigawa Road Accident Others were overloading, failure to move over for emergency vehicles, number plate violations, driver’s licence and offences. Four of the offenders were…
The management of Igbinedion Education Centre has expelled two students after a viral video showed them bullying and physically assaulting another student. In the video, the students were seen in a classroom, where the victim was flogged, knocked to the ground, kicked in the stomach, and stamped on the head. The school confirmed that it had launched an immediate investigation after the video surfaced online and took disciplinary action against the students involved. “We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school,” the statement said. “The…
Iran’s military has warned that it considers ports in the United Arab Emirates legitimate targets, urging residents to avoid them. In a statement carried by state TV, Tehran’s central operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said the country “considers it its legitimate right to defend its national sovereignty and territory by striking American enemy missiles located in ports, docks and US military hideouts” in the UAE. Aluminium Prices Surge After Iran Attacks Gulf Plants The warning comes after US forces struck multiple military targets on Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub in the Persian Gulf. President Donald Trump said the US…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called on media professionals to support the vision of the Nigeria Police Force in strengthening security across the country. Disu made the appeal during a visit to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, located in Utako, Abuja. The IGP assured that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership would continue to prioritise the protection of lives and property nationwide. He also urged journalists to maintain cordial relationships with other professional bodies and adhere strictly to the ethics of journalism while carrying out their duties. Earlier, the Chairman of…
The Kano State Government has approved the early payment of March 2026 salaries for civil servants to enable them prepare for the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf directed the immediate release and payment of the salaries to all state civil servants ahead of the Sallah festivities. Tinubu Donates Salaries to Soldiers, Families of Fallen Heroes The Acting Head of Service, Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Office of the Head of Service in Kano. According to her, the directive was aimed at enabling workers to prepare adequately for the celebration of the…
Ado Salisu A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Chief Anthony Woherem at the Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment over alleged forgery and money laundering. Woherem was arraigned on March 11, 2026, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Court 3, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/681/2025. The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N150 million with two sureties of N50 million each, while the defendant is to provide N50 million himself. Justice Nyako ruled that the sureties must possess verifiable property within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The judge also ordered Woherem to…
Jamilu Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided humanitarian assistance to more than 7,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State who are currently taking refuge in Kashere community in Gombe State. The displaced persons fled their communities following recent attacks in parts of Bauchi State and are now sheltered at a camp located in Kashere. KNSG, UNICEF Seek Stronger Collaboration to Tackle Malnutrition Speaking during the distribution of relief materials at the camp, the Chief of Field Office at UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Nuzhat Rafique, said the organisation was collaborating with the…
The Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) has sought stronger collaboration with the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to enhance retirement preparation training for civil servants and improve overall public service delivery. The Administrative Chief Executive Officer of PSIN, Imeh Okon, led a delegation from the institute on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa, in Abuja. NITDA Rewards Civil Servants with Laptops, Targets 95% Digital Literacy by 2030 During the meeting, both institutions discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration in manpower development and capacity building for civil servants across ministries, departments and agencies…