Tag: Governance
EFCC Arraigns Bank MD, One Other for Alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m Fraud
Abuja, Nigeria, May 15, 2026 The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a bank managing director and another individual over separate allegations involving fraud, illegal conversion, obtaining by false pretence, and money laundering amounting to millions of naira and foreign currency. Bank MD Arraigned Over Alleged N19m and…
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE EXTRADITE WANTED CYBER FRAUD SUSPECT “PUTSAMMY” TO U.S.
Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 15, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a wanted cyber fraud suspect, Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as “Putsammy” and “Putput,” to the United States over allegations of online romance scams and wire fraud. In a statement issued by the Force, the suspect was formally handed over to U.S. authorities following…
APC Postpones House of Representatives Primary to Saturday
Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, 15th May, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a slight adjustment to its timetable for the 2027 general elections, shifting the House of Representatives primary election to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the party clarified that the change affects only the House of Representatives…
Lagos To Launch State-Issued Driver’s Licence
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch a state-issued driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic management across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed that Governor Babajide…
Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP-APM alliance May 14
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. (Vanguard News) The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is also expected to feature the unveiling of a…
President Tinubu meets Madagascar’s President Randrianirina at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a bilateral meeting with the President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in key areas…
FG Deepens Defence Industry Partnerships at SAHA 2026 in Türkiye
Abuja, Nigeria | May 7, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has strengthened efforts to deepen international defence cooperation and expand indigenous military capabilities through strategic engagements at the ongoing SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Türkiye.The high-level engagements, led by officials of the Defence Headquarters and representatives of the Ministry of Defence, focused…
President Tinubu celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on birthday
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, commending his leadership and contributions to national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kalu’s dedication to…
Renewed Hope On The Move: National Media Tour Begins With North West Infrastructure Inspection
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West has officially commenced, marking a new phase in governance engagement focused on transparency, evidence-based reporting, and direct public accountability. The tour was flagged off in Abuja by the Presidential Communications Team in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, with…
Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Speaker Abbas, Lawmakers at Presidential Villa
Abuja, Nigeria — April 24, 2026 Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, alongside several other lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, is believed to be part of ongoing consultations between the executive and…