President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take steps to vacate a court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the timing of the action could undermine public confidence ahead of the state’s governorship election. The President issued the directive in a statement on…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged church leaders across the country to remain steadfast in speaking truth to those in authority. Obi made the call while addressing delegates at the opening of the 50th/15th Biennial Conference of the Methodist Church of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State. Obi calls for moral leadership…
The Osun State Government has rejected allegations that it mismanaged or diverted ₦11 billion in public funds, insisting there was no financial misconduct behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to freeze its bank accounts. The government described the allegation as false and accused the anti-graft agency of trying to justify what it…
Music star Davido has appealed to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to support a peaceful and transparent Osun governorship election. His appeal came after reports that the governor would chair the election committee ahead of the poll. Speaking during a press conference, Davido said he had heard rumours of possible interference in the election. Although…
The purported Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has rejected the House of Representatives’ plan to question him at an undisclosed location while he remains in police custody. Instead, Adeyemi asked lawmakers to allow him to respond to the allegations during a public hearing. Lawyer rejects private questioning In a…
The Federal Government has assured federal civil servants that payment of the outstanding ₦35,000 wage award arrears will begin before the middle of August. It also confirmed that officials are processing outstanding promotion arrears as part of efforts to fulfil commitments made to workers. Government gives payment update Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted during separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states. The victims regained their freedom after a coordinated security operation inside the Kainji Lake National Park Forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State. Joint operation rescues victims According to the Presidency, 163 victims…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has shared the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s statement defending its decision to freeze the Osun State Government’s bank accounts. Onanuga reposted the statement on his verified X account less than an hour after the anti-graft agency released it on Wednesday. EFCC…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed freezing the Osun State Government’s bank accounts, saying the action forms part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct. The anti-graft agency said it began investigating the Osun State Government in March 2026 over the alleged handling of public funds. EFCC explains account freeze In…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is ready to lead Africa’s renewable energy revolution following the commissioning of Africa’s first Barefoot Renewable Energy College and the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant in Kogi State. The President said the new institution will help Nigeria build a skilled workforce for the clean energy sector…
