By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has said that policy reforms are the most result-oriented approach to fighting corruption, economic and financial crimes. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. He made the disclosure on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 when the Managing Director of the Consumer Credit Corporation, Creditcorps, Uzoma Nwagba led his top management team on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. “Being part of the system, I did a bit of analytical presentation on how we can…
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By Miriam Humbe Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer, John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonation and possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Monday, April 20, 2026. His case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government. This is without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state. The Commission has been busy investigating the Osun state government since March, 2026, regarding alleged fraudulent handling of Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC account to the tune of N11, 000,000, 000 (Eleven Billion Naira only). To this end, some officials of the state government, especially the Accountant General of the State, have had interview sessions…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is set to host the Alliance for Hydromet Development Annual Meeting 2026 from 13 to 15 October 2026. The event is expected to hold at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria by the invitation of the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The event will bring together the leadership of the World Meteorological Organization; other seventeen member institutions of the Alliance for Hydromet Development, including major development banks, climate funds and United Nations agencies; ministers and government leaders; development partners, regional and continental bodies; the finance and private sectors. Others are…
By Miriam Humbe Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has recorded another significant breakthrough following recent successful offensive operations against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in the Lake Chad region of Northern Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer,v Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. During the operations, troops recovered several technical devices and other high-value intelligence materials, including a camcorder used by ISWAP terrorists to record propaganda videos and document operational activities. Subsequent forensic exploitation of the recovered devices generated actionable intelligence, leading to the identification of locations associated with…
By Miriam Humbe Sustained offensive operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to exert significant pressure on terrorist elements operating across the North East theatre, resulting in the voluntary surrender of 17 family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) in separate incidents in Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. In the first incident, at about 9:15 a.m on 4 August 2026, 16 JAS family members comprising 10 women and 6 children voluntarily surrendered to…
By Miriam Humbe The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) today hosted a high-level joint meeting of relevant government agencies and development partners ahead of the planned national launch of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative. It was gathered that the meeting was in a major step towards strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing coordinated, proactive management of floods and other climate-related hazards in Nigeria. The meeting brought together the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida; Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Alhaji…
By Nana Musa The Disability rights advocates have urged journalists to adopt rights-based reporting that promotes the dignity, inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities instead of pity. The call was made during a disability inclusion media engagement organised by the Sustainable Family Healthcare Foundation (SFHF), with support from Christian Blind Mission (CBM), in Abuja, on Tuesday. The disability inclusion expert, Mr Musa Musa urged journalists to expose barriers facing persons with disabilities and advocate practical solutions through responsible reporting. He said that disability stories should challenge stereotypes, amplify diverse voices and inspire meaningful social change. “Report disability from dignity,…
By Miriam Humbe Following Brazil’s withholding of formal approval for President Donald Trump’s nominee as US ambassador and denial of visas to two American diplomats, the United States on Tuesday, revoked the visa of the Brazilian Ambassador in Washington. This was disclosed by a US senior State Department official on Tuesday. The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity said Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti’s visa will be restored “if the balance is restored by giving agrément to our chosen ambassadorial nominee.” Recall that in early June, Trump nominated Daniel Perez, a Florida state representative and close ally…
By Miriam Humbe The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to upholding the Federal Character Principle in all its operations, while pledging closer collaboration with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to deepen equity, fairness and national integration. Caroline Embu, the Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. General Nafiu commended the Commission for its steadfast…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has advocated deeper collaboration between the Nigerian Army and indigenous defence manufacturers as a strategic pathway to strengthening national resilience, accelerating military modernisation and advancing Nigeria’s defence industrial capability. Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The COAS stated this on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 while receiving the Group Managing Director of Proforce Group, Mr. Ade Ogundeyin and his delegation during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS congratulated Proforce Group on its remarkable…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with the private sector as part of ongoing efforts to enhance logistics support, improve fleet sustainment and bolster operational readiness in line with the nation’s security objectives. Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The COAS made this known on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, while receiving the executive management of Elizade Nigeria Limited during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Represented by the Chief of…