8 Division Garrison Emerges Winner at 2026 Army Inter-Brigade Contest The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army has successfully concluded its 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition, held from April 13 to 16 at the Giginya Military Cantonment. The exercise, which ended with a closing ceremony at the Division Training School Obstacle Ground, featured a series of physically demanding and tactically driven activities aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of participating troops. Over the four-day event, soldiers took part in various drills and contests, including drill exercises, map reading, combat swimming, skills-at-arms, and obstacle crossing, all designed to test their…
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FG Warns Against Illegal Use of Ambassadorial Titles, Threatens Prosecution The Federal Government has warned against the increasing trend of individuals and groups illegally adopting diplomatic titles, particularly the title of “Ambassador,” without proper authorization. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the activities of unscrupulous persons and organisations who confer such titles on themselves or unsuspecting members of the public, describing the practice as unlawful and misleading. The spokesperson noted that offences linked to the trend include the unauthorized use of diplomatic designations such as…
Woman Jailed for Forging NAFDAC Employment Letter to Obtain UK Visa The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for forging employment documents of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to facilitate a fraudulent visa application. The conviction followed investigations into a visa fraud scheme in which the defendant falsely presented herself as an employee of NAFDAC, using forged employment and promotion letters, an identity card, and an introduction letter purportedly issued by the agency. The case, filed under Charge No. ID/27346C/2025 (FRN v.…
Army Dismantles Terrorist Hideouts, Moves IDPs to Central Camp in Monguno The relocation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Gana Ali and Stadium camps in Monguno, Borno State, to the Rapid Response Camp has commenced as part of intensified efforts to strengthen security and curb insurgent activities in the area. Over the years, persistent attacks on rural communities by insurgents have forced thousands of residents to seek refuge in Monguno town, where they initially occupied makeshift shelters. Subsequent establishment of formal camps led to the relocation of many IDPs; however, a significant number—mainly from the Marte axis—remained in informal settlements…
FG Hails PASGA Exercise as Major Milestone in Public Service Reform The Federal Government has described the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) conducted at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation as a major success, underscoring its commitment to building a more efficient, transparent, and digitally driven public service. The presentation of the PASGA report took place on Thursday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, drawing senior government officials, representatives from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and consulting partners to review findings and outline reform strategies. Delivering the report, the…
Alleged $1.3m, N746.6m Humanitarian Ministry Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Sadiya, Perm Sec Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq and a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali. Farouq and Alkali are scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday before the court but failed to appear. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed was present in court. The trio are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on…
Alleged N33.8b Fraud: Mamman Fails to File Final Written Address Proceedings were stalled in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as he could not file his final written address before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Mamman is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a 12-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo). At Thursday’s proceeding which was for adoption of final…
FG Digitises Authentication And Evaluation Of Academic Credentials The Federal Ministry of Education has fully automated the process for the Authentication and Evaluation of academic credentials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, improve data management, and enhance public service delivery. This development aligns with the Ministry’s commitment to the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and its resolve to deploy modern technology to improve efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support evidence-based policy decisions within the education sector. With the introduction of the new system, all applications for authentication and evaluation of academic credentials will now be processed strictly online…
Nigeria Reaffirms Support For Peace In Sudan, Strengthens Bilateral Engagement The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in Sudan, as well as strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdelaal, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. Ambassador Ahmed noted that Nigeria and Sudan share longstanding historical and cultural ties rooted in centuries of interaction, migration, and mutual cooperation. He…
Nigeria Open To More Investment In Offshore Oil And Gas Sector The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has boosted investor confidence in Nigeria, expressing optimism that reforms under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are driving a steady rise in Foreign Direct Investment, particularly in offshore oil and gas exploration. The Minister shared this optimism today while receiving Mr. Jagir Baxi on a working visit. Mr. Baxi is the newly appointed Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of ExxonMobil Nigeria and its affiliates — Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited.…