Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to address the sharp increase in kidnappings across various regions of the country. The lawmakers are demanding a detailed account of the funds allocated to the Ministry of Defence over the last six months, citing a glaring disconnect between the financial investments and the actual security situation on the ground. This resolution was passed following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Mr. Sulaiman Gumi, the representative for the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of…

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has lauded the organizers of Creative Corner 2.0 for establishing a vital platform that fosters talent and drives enterprise development.Speaking at the Creative Corner Summit 2026, which took place at the International Conference Centre in Enugu State, Musawa highlighted the importance of such initiatives in the industry. During the event, the Minister commended the forward-thinking leadership of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. She also highly praised the convener, Judith Okechukwu, describing her as the ideal role model for young Nigerian women. Musawa emphasized that the Creative Corner…

‎‎A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the Philippines on Monday morning, leaving at least 32 people dead and over 100 injured. The powerful tremor, which occurred just before 7:40 AM local time (23:40 GMT, Sunday) according to the United States Geological Survey, also triggered widespread tsunami alerts across Asia.‎‎‎The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the initial quake was followed by more than an hour of aftershocks.‎‎‎The southern city of General Santos, home to 722,000 residents, bore the brunt of the destruction. PHIVOLCS categorized the shaking there as “very strong”…

‎Suspected gunmen have kidnapped Pastor Gbenga Sanny, a cleric with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), in Ondo State.‎‎‎The abduction took place on Sunday evening around 7:00 PM right in front of the pastor’s home in the Ilu-Abo community, located within the Akure North Local Government Area. Alongside his pastoral duties, Sanny is also an employee of the Akure North Local Government Area.‎‎‎According to local sources, three armed men suddenly emerged from a nearby bush and seized Sanny right in front of his children before dragging him away to an unknown destination. His wife managed to escape the assailants…

Mrs. Rachael Alamu, the kidnapped principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oyo State, has flatly denied reports that her captors are demanding a N1 billion ransom, the implementation of Sharia law, weapons, or the release of a detained billionaire. In a video recorded from captivity and circulated on social media, Alamu warned that false media reports regarding the kidnappers’ demands are actively complicating rescue operations for the teachers and students still held hostage. According to the principal, the abductors have explicitly stated only one condition for their freedom: the release of their own detained members. “Today makes it the 24th…

In a major push to inject liquidity into the business sector and fulfill its financial promises, the Federal Ministry of Finance has cleared payments for more than 1,240 local contractors across Nigeria. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, approved the disbursements after a strict verification and reconciliation exercise to ensure only legitimate claims were processed. The initiative specifically targets contractors hired by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). It marks a decisive effort to settle long-standing government debts, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To ensure…

The Federal Government has rolled out a new framework designed to enforce strict financial discipline across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The latest directives place a firm cap on reimbursable imprest, restrict how often these funds can be replenished, and heighten oversight on the utilization of public finances. These regulatory updates are detailed in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant. The document was signed by Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and distributed via a Federal Treasury Circular from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. Dated June 3, 2026, the circular…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to crushing insecurity and ensuring the safe release of all individuals currently held captive across Nigeria. The President also reassured citizens that the Federal Government is actively stepping up measures to alleviate the economic hardships currently affecting the nation. These remarks were delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who represented the President at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service. The event, held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, was organized as part of the activities commemorating the 2026 Democracy Day.Reflecting on…

‎‎The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The operation was executed alive around 8:30pm on Saturday.‎‎An anonymous police source revealed that operatives engaged the criminal gang in a fierce gun duel, resulting in two suspected kidnappers being neutralized and the recovery of two firearms.‎‎The victims, who include the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, were initially taken by gunmen around 7:30 a.m. on June 3, 2026, while she was driving her children to school in Ibadan, Oyo State.‎‎‎According to law enforcement sources, consistent…

‎‎‎The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has handed the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to launch a national protection framework for healthcare workers, citing a alarming rise in assaults against medical personnel nationwide.‎‎‎Alongside security fears, the association has declared an industrial dispute with the government over 14 unresolved grievances within the healthcare sector, cautioning that a failure to act within three weeks could completely disrupt nationwide medical services.‎‎‎The decision was announced following NARD’s Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) held in Kano. Addressing the press, NARD President Mohammad Suleiman emphasized that the persistent harassment, intimidation, and violent targeting of doctors are…