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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ICPC academy equips MDAs with forensic auditing to combat corruption

The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) is ramping up capacity building for accounting and auditing officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to entrench zero tolerance for fraud through forensic accounting. The Provost of ACAN, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, stated this on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day workshop for accounting and auditing officers in MDAs held at the academy in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ACAN is the training and research arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ibrahim said the workshop themed: “Achieving Zero-Tolerance for Fraud and Corruption in MDAs through Forensic Accounting and Auditing” aimed to equip financial officers across MDAs with forensic...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TYB Golf Club commissions new caddy shed in Abuja

By Victor Okoye Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja, on Monday commissioned a brand new caddy shed at the club. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state-of-the-art facility provides improved accommodation and welfare facilities for caddies serving members and guests. The facility includes bathrooms, toilets, and canteen facilities, among other amenities, designed to provide a more conducive environment for the caddies. Dr Ali Peters, Vice Captain of TYB-IGRCC, represented the club’s Captain, Brig.-Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, at the commissioning ceremony. Peters said the facility demonstrated the club’s commitment to improving the welfare of caddies, who remained integral to the smooth operation of the golf club. ...

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10Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Oyo Group Commends APC Reconciliation, Praises Alli For Unity Efforts Ahead Of 2027 Elections

A socio-political group, the Oyo Rising Citizens Forum, ORCF, has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress and Senator Sharafadeen Alli for their joint efforts in reconciling four of the governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, who include former Oyo State Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan, Hakeem Alao, Musibau Ashanike, and Usman Bakare have pledged to work with the party and Alli, fulfilling an earlier promise by the senator to unite all aggrieved members. In a statement signed by Aderemi Adebisi and Owolabi Salam, the forum praised the APC Reconciliatory Committee, led by Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, and noted that Alli’s willingness to embrace dialogue was key to the breakthrough. The group urged the remaining aggrieved aspirants to...

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10Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AgricWorld Honours Kwali Chairman as Best Performing Local Government Chairman on Agriculture and Rural Development, 2026

By Gami Tadanyigbe The AgricWorld Newspaper/Magazine has honoured the Executive Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Nuhu Daniel Kwali, with its 2026 Best Performing Local Government Chairman on Agriculture and Rural Development Merit Award. The prestigious award was presented on Wednesday, August 10, 2026, at the Chairman’s Office in Kwali by the Country Representative of the Management and Board of Trustees of AgricWorld International Magazine, Amb. Dr. Godwin Thomas Nyitse, who is also the Executive Editor and Consultant of the organisation. According to the organisation, the award was in recognition of the chairman’s performance and commitment to agriculture and rural development barely two months after assuming office as the Executive Chairma...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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POLICE, ICPC REPORTS ON FAKE PFIPC CLEARS GBAJABIAMILA, NAMES REAL GOVT. COLLABORATORS OF FAKE DG

ABUJA — Findings from investigations into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) have strengthened the position of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, while implicating others in the alleged fake-agency operation. Police forensic analysis reportedly established that the signature attributed to Gbajabiamila on the purported PFIPC appointment letter was fake. Financial investigations also reportedly found no evidence that Gbajabiamila received any part of the alleged ₦400 million linked to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew. Instead, investigators reportedly traced the money to Adeyemi’s accounts, where it was allegedly spent on vehicles, personal expenses, family transfers and other transactions. Importantly, Gbajabiamila had pet...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DISTINGUISHED SENATOR ERETI HEEBAH KINGIBE EXTENDS SUNDAY GREETINGS TO FCT RESIDENTS

By Gami Tadanyigbe Distinguished Senator Ereti Heebah Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, has extended warm Sunday greetings to residents of the FCT and Nigerians across the country. The Senator wished the people a peaceful and blessed Sunday, praying for renewed strength, peace, joy, and continued blessings for families and communities. She also encouraged residents to embrace the new week with hope, unity, and a renewed commitment to building a better society.

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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National Judicial Institute Warns Court Registrars, Staff Leaking Judgments, Bribery Will Attract Legal Consequence

The Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, has warned court registrars, bailiffs and other Judicial support Staff against engaging in misconduct capable of undermining the integrity of the Judiciary, stressing that anyone found leaking Judgments, accepting bribes or engaging in other unethical practices would face Legal consequences. Adejumo issued the warning on Thursday while declaring open a case management workshop organised by the National Judicial Institute for court personnel responsible for filing processes, Registry operations and the service of court processes. He said the credibility and effectiveness of the justice system depend not only on the quality of judgments delivered by judicial officers but also on the professionalis...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerian Navy Disrupts Oil Theft Network, Intercepts 41,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude, Illegal AGO in Rivers State

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal bunkering under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, disrupting an emerging crude oil theft operation and intercepting a combined 41,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. In the first operation, personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, acting on credible intelligence, thwarted suspected attempts by criminal elements to establish illegal connections to oil infrastructure in the Bethel Community axis of Bonny Local Government Area. According to the Director Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation led to the discovery of an illegal refining site, two pits containing approximately 24,000 litres of ...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerian Bar Association President-Elect Badejo-Okusanya SAN Constitutes 25-Member Transition Implementation Committee

The President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has constituted a 25-member Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) as part of preparations for the formal handover of leadership to the incoming administration. The committee, whose composition was approved by the President-Elect, is expected to coordinate the implementation of the transition process and work closely with the Transition Committee earlier constituted by the incumbent NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President-Elect, the Transition Implementation Committee was established to facilitate a seamless transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing administration to the incoming leadership, ensuring continuity...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Federal Government of Nigeria Advocates United Front Against Terrorism, Economic Challenges In Sahel

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for stronger regional cooperation among Sahel countries to tackle terrorism, cross-border crime, violent extremism, economic and environmental challenges threatening peace and stability in the region. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday at a two-day high-level retreat on Nigeria’s engagement with countries in the region. He said challenges such as terrorism, transnational crime, irregular migration, climate change, environmental degradation and humanitarian crises transcended national borders and required collective action. The Minister said diplomacy must remain central to Nigeria’s response through dialogue, confidence-building and increased economic cooperation. He reaffi...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC extends candidate submission deadline to Tuesday August 11, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections from Saturday, August 8, to Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The commission announced the extension in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to INEC, the decision followed appeals by political parties for additional time to complete the submission process through the dedicated online portal. “The submission window, which according to the revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the General Election was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, 8th August, 2026, has been extended to Tues...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Health Workers Mount Fresh Pressure on FG Over CONHESS Implementation

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU/AHPA) has renewed pressure on the Federal Government to implement the adjustment to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and constitute Boards of Management for Federal Health Institutions (FHIs), regulatory agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The union warned that continued delay in addressing the outstanding issues could weaken governance in the health sector, undermine institutional accountability and adversely affect healthcare service delivery across the country. In a statement jointly signed by its National Chairman, Kabiru Sani, and National Secretary, Martin Egbanubi, JOHESU said the Federal Government had yet to fully implement the ter...

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9Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ABA urges Taraba Basketball Coaches to unite, build Grassroots Talent

By Victor Okoye A member of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Tanko Abubakar Yusuf, has urged basketball coaches to unite and support grassroots development of the sport. A statement by Kayode Adeniyi, Head of Media and Public Relations, Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA), said Tanko made the call during a two-day coaching clinic in Jalingo. Tanko, who is also Chairman, Taraba State Basketball Association, said Taraba had talented coaches, players and referees capable of competing favourably with their counterparts within and outside Nigeria. “We know that we have talented coaches, players and excellent referees, but we must remain focused, united and committed to continuous learning,” Tanko said. He urged coaches to embrace modern coaching methods, share kno...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu Torch Bearers Take Free Healthcare to Over 250 Residents in Amassoma

Over 250 residents of Amassoma, Bayelsa, have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Tinubu Torch Bearers, Bayelsa Chapter. The outreach, led by the State Coordinator, Dame Julie Donli, OON, attracted many elderly residents seeking attention for eye-related conditions and other minor health concerns. Children were also examined and provided with medications for common ailments, including malaria and cough, during the community-focused medical intervention. Donli said the outreach was designed to bring healthcare closer to vulnerable residents and demonstrate the practical impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda. “Healthcare should not be a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. We must continue to take compassion and services directly to our communi...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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WAFCON 2026: Morocco, South Africa clash for semi-final spot, World Cup ticket

Morocco and South Africa will meet in the quarter-final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Saturday, with a place in the semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil at stake. The quarter-final is scheduled for 9pm local time (8pm GMT) at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with the winner progressing to the last four and securing a place at next year’s global tournament. The fixture is a repeat of the 2022 WAFCON final when South Africa defeated hosts Morocco 2-1 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to win their first continental title, a Saturday preview on the CAF website noted. Hildah Magaia scored twice for South Africa in that final, in the 63rd and 71st minutes, before Rosella Aya...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Senate Explains Why FCT is excluded from the proposed Constitutional Amendment to Establish a new Policing Architecture in Nigeria

Gami Tadanyigbe The Nigerian Senate has explained that the Federal Capital Territory was excluded from the proposed state police arrangement because it does not have a Governor or a State House of Assembly. According to the Senate, the FCT remains directly under the administration of the Federal Government. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, gave the explanation in Abuja, amid questions over why the FCT was not included in the constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police. Adaramodu said the administrative structure of the FCT was fundamentally different from that of the 36 states, noting that the territory is headed by a minister who operates under the Federal Executive Council. The Ekiti lawmaker added that the N...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria, Benin Republic Synergise Against Trans-Border Crimes

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) and his Beninese counterpart, Minister of National Defence, Mr Gildas Agonkan have pledged to forge a unified front against trans-border criminals. They both made the commitment during General Musa’s strategic three-day working visit to Cotonou, Republic of Benin. In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde, explained that the high-level delegation focused on deepening bilateral defence cooperation, harmonising regional security frameworks and reinforcing joint strategies to eliminate cross-border security threats across West Africa. The statement added that the visit delivered actionable commitments across sectors particularly regional secur...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSCDC Trains 14 FCT Officers in Criminology to Strengthen Intelligence-Led Operations

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has trained 14 officers in criminology as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence-led operations and enhance the Corps’ capacity to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.The FCT Commandant of the Corps, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the graduation ceremony of the officers who successfully completed an Executive Certificate Programme in Criminology organised by the Pan-African Institute of Paralegal Studies.Odumosu said the training underscored the Command’s commitment to developing a professional, knowledge-driven and operationally effective workforce capable of tackling the evolving nature of crime and insecurity.According to h...

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7Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Marine Ministry Eyes Innovative Financing to Unlock Blue Economy Potential

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has signalled a renewed push to attract long-term private sector financing for critical infrastructure, as it explores strategic partnerships with financial institutions to fast-track the development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from Coronation Group during a courtesy visit in Abuja. She said sustained investment and innovative financing remain essential to delivering the Ministry’s programmes and unlocking the country’s vast maritime economic opportunities. Mahmood said the Ministry would review the financial products presented by the firm to identify areas that align with its strategic priorities, includi...

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7Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Pan African Lawyers Union Conference Cairo, 2026: Former Vice Osinbajo to Deliver Keynote as Africa’s Top Lawyers Converge in Cairo for 16th PALU Annual Conference on AI and the Future of Law

By Gami Tadanyigbe The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) has announced that preparations are in top gear for its 16th Annual Conference, which will bring together legal professionals, Policymakers, Academics, Judges, and Technology experts from across Africa and beyond to examine the future of the legal profession in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conference, scheduled to be held from 31 August to 2 September 2026 at the prestigious InterContinental Semiramis Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, will be held under the theme:“The African Lawyer in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging Technology to Achieve a Just and Prosperous Africa.” His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, former Vice President of Nigeria and Professor of Law, will deliver the Keynote Address at t...

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