Lagos-Calabar Highway: We stand with Tinubu, but don’t bypass Ondo coast — Afenifere
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Secretary-General of Afenifere, the apex Yoruba socio-political organisation, Chief Sola Ebiseni, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, but urged the Federal Government to ensure that the road does not bypass the coastline of Ondo State. Ebiseni described the unscheduled visit of the Minister […]
SGF to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops
The federal government has restated its readiness to deepen consultations with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and other faith-based groups, insisting that many of Nigeria’s challenges could only be resolved through sustained partnership with religious and civil society institutions.
Why we froze Osun govt bank accounts – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday night defended its decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s bank accounts, insisting the action was aimed at stopping the alleged diversion of about N11 billion in public funds under investigation and was not connected with the state’s forthcoming governorship election.
NAICOM revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence, appoints Muiz Banire as receiver/liquidator
By Innocent Anaba The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation over its failure to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement, MCR, and appointed Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, as Receiver/Provisional Liquidator to wind up the company’s affairs.The appointment took effect on August 3, 2026, following the cancellation of the […]
Osun election: Police deploy 15,000 personnel DIG, AIGs, CPs for August 15 poll
Etaifo disclosed that he was mandated by the Inspector-General of Police to restore peace and coordinate security operations across Osun State ahead of the election.
WAEC withholds 167,486 results over exam malpractice
…as 1.2m pass English, Maths in 2026 WASSCE …Council cites phones, organized cheating as 8.59% of candidates affected ..cases drop by 1.11% By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Wednesday withheld the results of 167,486 candidates, representing 8.59%, over various cases of examination malpractice in the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE for […]
