The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) says the surest way to kill corruption in government is to arm those who handle public money with forensic skills. Provost of ACAN, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, stated this at the ongoing workshop on “Achieving Zero Tolerance for Fraud and Corruption in MDAs through Forensic …
Read More »How I helped build Dapper Music — Seyi Vibez
Nigerian singer Balogun Olamilekan Oluwaseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has claimed that he played a significant role in the growth of music executive Dapper Music’s business. He made the claim on X while reacting to the ongoing controversy surrounding Dapper Music and some artistes associated with the executive. According …
Read More »How I sent myself through school with one goat — Dino Melaye
Former Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye has revealed how a single goat he bought at the age of 12 helped him pay his school fees from secondary school through his early years at university. Melaye made the disclosure during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast on Thursday, August 14, 2026, where …
Read More »NUPRC moves to deepen domestic supply through petroleum swap
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it is consulting widely with stakeholders in the industry on the idea for a domestic crude oil and gas swap to reduce cost and increased products availability. The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said this during a courtesy visit to …
Read More »NAHCON pegs N7.8m as Hajj fare, fixes Dec. 2 for payment deadline
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has approved 2027 Hajj fares based on the respective departure zones. According to a circular issued in Abuja on Friday by the NAHCON management, the respective departure zones are: Maiduguri/Yola zone – N7.57million, Northern zone – N7.68million and Southern zone – N7.89million. …
Read More »ASUU urges FG to tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to address the rising poverty rate and unemployment in the country. The President of ASUU, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, made the call during a news conference on Friday in Jos. Piwuna, who also decried the myriads of security …
Read More »Leadway Assurance unveils multi-generational insurance initiative
Leadway Assurance has unveiled the Leadway Lifetime Plan, a whole-of-life insurance solution designed to provide financial protection for families beyond the immediate household. The Executive Director, Technical and Operations, Leadway Assurance, Ms Olufunmilayo Amanwa, during the unveiling in Lagos, said the initiative was designed to address the changing financial responsibilities …
Read More »INEC restores 4 additional suppressed constituencies in Delta, Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored four more previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi. Malam Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Haruna, the three restored state constituencies …
Read More »Kogi govt to establish cashew processing plant
The Kogi State Government has commenced moves to establish a cashew processing plant in the state to promote value addition, attract investment and boost the crop’s contribution to the state’s economy. Mr Timothy Ojoma, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed this in Lokoja on Friday while receiving executives of the …
Read More »EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N56.4m Pilgrimage Fraud In Ibadan
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, August 13, 2026 arraigned one Lawal Babale Musa before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Musa was arraigned on a fifty seven-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering of …
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