Ex-NAFCO CEO arrested at Airport after alleged attempt to access frozen bank account
Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed that the arrest of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO),Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba at the Accra International Airport followed what authorities describe as an attempt to use…
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34 The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that the death toll from the recent floods across Ghana has risen to 34, as emergency response teams continue rescue, recovery and…
US-based Nigerian wins NDC governorship ticket in Ogun
A United States-based physician and board-certified paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Odusina, has pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress as she prepares for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. Odusina had recently declared her intention to contest the governorship seat,…
Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45bn for Electricity in Q1 2026
Nigeria is owed approximately N17.45 billion by Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2026. The outstanding debt was disclosed in the latest industry report, which showed that the three neighbouring countries are…
Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for UN Food Crisis Warning in Northern Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to a recent United Nations warning about worsening food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a consequence of poor leadership and years of inadequate governance. Obi said the warning should…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage at Abuja Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Abuja due to planned maintenance work at one of its transmission substations. According to the announcement, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to…
FG Pays Over ₦39 Billion in Outstanding Pension Arrears to Thousands of Retirees
The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦39 billion in inherited pension liabilities under the Defined Benefit Scheme, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of pensioners from several defunct government-owned institutions and financial establishments. According to the breakdown, the payments cover…
Security Agencies Summon Six Alleged Terror Financiers for Questioning
Nigerian security agencies have invited six individuals suspected of financing terrorist activities to appear for questioning as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks that support terrorism and violent extremism. The invitations follow intelligence reports and financial investigations that allegedly…
NYSC: Adire to replace khaki uniform as scheme shifts to civilian mobilisation
The Federal Government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) will replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms designed to reposition the scheme and promote local manufacturing. The Minister of Youth Development,…
D’Tigers edge Guinea to reach second W’Cup Qualifiers round
Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak in Group C of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 80-79 victory in Luanda on Friday, a result that secured their progression to the second round of the qualifying series, PUNCH Sports Extra…