Category: News
Malami Accuses EFCC of Inflating Asset Values to Secure Forfeiture Order
Abuja, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of inflating the value of his assets in a bid to mislead the court and obtain an interim forfeiture order. Malami described the action as a “manifest exaggeration,” alleging…
Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Operation in Delta Community
Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria ,Monday, April 27, 2026 Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State. The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to…
First Lady, Health Minister Attend Inauguration of National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, attended the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri. The event took place at the Shuwari Primary Health Centre, which hosts one of the…
FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Improve Quality and Standardisation in Schools
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at improving the quality and standardisation of educational materials used in schools across the country. The initiative is designed to evaluate and rank textbooks based on defined criteria, ensuring that only high-quality, curriculum-aligned materials are recommended for use…
Olukoyede Calls for Stronger Collaboration Among Law Enforcement Agencies
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for enhanced collaboration among law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle corruption and financial crimes in the country. The call was made during a working visit by senior officers of the Kaduna Zonal…
Induction Programme for Ambassador-Designates Opens in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 An induction programme for newly appointed ambassador-designates has commenced in Abuja, with more than 40 envoys participating ahead of their deployment to various countries. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to prepare the diplomats for their roles in representing Nigeria’s interests abroad. President Bola…
Nigerian Youth Congress Pledges Support for EFCC in Fight Against Corruption
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Friday, April 24, 2026 The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Rivers State Chapter, has pledged its support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against economic and financial crimes. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Congress, Engr. Sheriff Ogonda Ekwo,…
North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Pyongyang, North Korea — April 27, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s strong backing for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, describing the conflict as a “sacred” struggle and pledging continued support to Moscow. According to state media reports released on Monday, Kim reiterated Pyongyang’s commitment to aiding Russia in achieving…
Iran FM Blames US for Failure of Talks After Landing in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia — April 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday blamed the United States for the collapse of recent diplomatic talks, shortly after arriving in Russia as part of a high-level shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Araghchi said Washington’s “excessive demands” were responsible for the…
Mali’s Defence Minister Killed as Coordinated Attacks Hit Military Targets
Bamako, Mali — April 27, 2026 Sadio Camara, Mali’s defence minister, has been killed following a coordinated wave of attacks targeting military installations across the country. Camara reportedly died after a vehicle-borne explosive device detonated outside his residence in Kati, a heavily fortified garrison town located about 15 kilometres northwest of Bamako, the nation’s capital….