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The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that anti-corruption agencies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are operating with full independence and will never be deployed as political weapons. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, gave this assurance in Abuja at a One-Day Roundtable Engagement on “Partnership for Strengthening Transparency and Accountability at State and Local Government Levels Through Strategic Communication.” Malagi said the administration’s fight against corruption is rooted in fairness, transparency, and the rule of law. The remarks came amid growing concerns among some citizens and civil society groups who have accused anti-graft agencies of selective prosecutions.…

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed reports linking him to an opposition coalition working against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sirika, who served two terms under former President Muhammadu Buhari, made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday. “No, I am not,” Sirika said when asked if he had joined the coalition reportedly led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He confirmed that he visited the Presidential Villa on Tuesday and met with the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, where the issue was…

An ongoing cult clash in Okuni Community, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, has left two people dead and beheaded. The victims, identified as Cornel Orim and a fellow cult member known as Zenge, were allegedly killed by members of the Klansmen cult in a reprisal attack. Sources told The Guardian that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the killing of one Alobi Nsor, an alleged member of the Klansmen cult, by the Vikings in July. Cornel Orim was reportedly the mastermind behind Nsor’s killing and had been in hiding since the incident.“He was eventually traced…

Treasury, Europe’s first-ever Bitcoin treasury company on a primary stock exchange that the Winklevoss twins back, has raised $147 million, founder and CEO Khing Oei announced Wednesday.Treasury Raises Nearly $150 MillionAccording to Oei’s September 3 X post, Treasury officially holds nearly $150 million and 1,000 BTC. https://twitter.com/tyler/status/1963251780654919739 “It is time to start Europe’s Digital Golden Age,” Oei wrote, adding that the crypto organization has backing from fellow Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto.Following the announcement, Tyler Winklevoss took to X to celebrate the novel digital asset company.“Amsterdam is the birthplace of the joint stock company and the stock market, two of the…

Gbenga Oloniniran The Lagos State Government has distributed working tools to 1,700 women under its Micro Enterprise Support Initiative, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and dismantling barriers to their advancement. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, spoke at the Y2025 second phase of the programme organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, held at Blue Roof, Alausa, Ikeja. According to the governor, the initiative reflects the government’s drive to create an enabling environment where women can flourish, protect their rights, and expand opportunities for economic self-reliance. “One of my greatest passions as…

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (AnSIEC) has fixed August 29, 2026, for local government council chairmen and councilorship elections. This is contained in a statement by the Chairperson of the commission, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, on Wednesday in Awka. Osakwe said the exercise was in line with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, and Section 23 of the Anambra State Electoral Law, 2024, which empowered the commission to issue election notices. “The election timetable and schedule of activities will be available for collection at the commission’s office beginning Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. “We call on all political parties to…

Beating Rwanda and South Africa may not even be enough for Nigeria to qualify for the Mundial after a mediocre start to the campaign Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru insists Nigeria are still capable of turning around their stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign as the Super Eagles prepare for back-to-back games against Rwanda and South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria have managed just one win in six matches in Group C, leaving their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in serious doubt. Eric Chelle’s side sit fourth on seven points, six adrift of leaders South Africa, who have taken control of…

Hundreds of members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Wednesday stormed the Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment for completed capital projects valued at over ₦4 trillion. The contractors accused the Federal Government of failing to settle debts for projects executed under the 2024 capital budget, a situation they said has pushed thousands of indigenous contractors into debt, financial distress, and even health crises. Speaking during the protest, AICAN President, Jackson Nwosu, lamented that, despite government claims that payments for the 2024 capital projects had been made, less than one percent of indigenous contractors had…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River says the faction loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, will not produce the next state chairman of the party. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the position of the Cross River South Senatorial District of the party following its caucus meeting in Calabar on Wednesday. According to Mr Asuquo Ekpo, the state’s vice chairman of the PDP, the meeting was convened to deliberate on urgent and important political developments affecting both the senatorial district and the state at large. In a communique signed by Ekpo, the party…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju (SAN), has called for the deployment of career officers with some knowledge and experience in conducting elections to the electoral bodies, stating this will enhance the outcomes of elections in the country. Olagunju made the call during the send-off organised in honour of the leadership of the OYSIEC by the management team of the commission. The event, held at the OYSIEC’s headquarters in Ibadan, had in attendance Commission Members: Chief Kunmi Agboola, Mr. Emmanuel Olanrewaju, Hon. Remi Ayoade, Mr. Sunday Falana, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, and Alhaja…