Author: Maryam Sulaiman

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…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured the nation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is fully resolved to ensure the safe rescue of all schoolchildren and citizens currently held captive by terrorists and bandits.Speaking in Abuja shortly after a special Democracy Day Jummat prayer at the National Mosque, the Vice President reemphasized the federal government’s determination to triumph over the country’s security crises. His remarks come during a tense period of heightened public anxiety. Meanwhile, the police have officially debunked rumors claiming that one of the girls abducted during the May 15 school raids in Oyo State had died, cautioning…

The Senate has pledged to accelerate the constitutional amendments required to establish state police forces, reacting to a worrying surge in kidnappings, banditry, and general lawlessness across Nigeria. In a conversation with Saturday PUNCH, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that the upper legislative chamber is fully dedicated to speeding up the legislative work needed to overhaul the country’s security framework. He emphasized that the Senate wants to move quickly on these constitutional revisions to tackle the nationwide security crisis head-on.”Very soon. As I earlier told you, the Senate is fully prepared…

A joint security operation involving operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and forest guards has successfully intercepted a shipment of medical supplies reportedly bound for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The operation took place on Friday in the Kaga Local Government Area of the state. The breakthrough was first reported by Zagazola Makama, a publication specializing in counter-insurgency and security analysis within the Lake Chad region. According to security sources cited by the publication, the joint team successfully targeted a suspected logistics route utilized by insurgent networks operating through the forested areas of…

A major crackdown on visa exploitation is underway as details emerge of Nigerian citizens being scammed out of millions of Naira by corrupt syndicates for South African visas. ‎‎In a powerful statement, Ambassador Ayanda Ngwane, the Press Diplomat and Mediator, exposed the massive price inflation, revealing that the actual official fee set by South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is a fraction of what middlemen are charging. “For too long, Nigerian citizens have been made to pay millions to unseen faces calling themselves agents and middlemen for a South African 🇿🇦 visa,” Ngwane stated. “Let the record…

A nursing mother and her baby boy who were captured during a violent terrorist raid on the Ngoshe community in Borno State have been freed by troops from the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai. The rescued individuals, 20-year-old Maryam Muhammad and her 16-month-old son, Bello Muhammad, had been held since their abduction on March 3, 2026. Their liberation was part of a broader military campaign in the region that also resulted in the elimination of active terrorists and a wave of surrenders by insurgents’ relatives. According to military officials, the success of the mission highlights the intensifying pressure…

In a significant diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a rare open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a direct, face-to-face meeting. This development comes on the heels of the Kremlin chief admitting a need to bolster Moscow’s air defenses following a series of recent Ukrainian strikes. US President Donald Trump, who has consistently advocated for an end to the conflict and previously claimed he could halt the war within 24 hours of taking office, described the potential meeting as “great” while urging both nations to find common ground. Responding to the development, the Kremlin stated that…