Interior Minister: 93% of Nigerian Inmates Are State Offenders, Many Jailed Unnecessarily

Emmanuel Ezeana
Jul 17, 2026
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Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this week that the overwhelming majority of the country’s prison population, 93 percent, consists of...

Sanwo-Olu Orders Drainage Expansion After Inspecting Flood-Hit Lekki Communities

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 16, 2026
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered intensified drainage and flood control interventions across affected communities in the Lekki corridor following widespread...

Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Reclamation Project, Says It Has Required Approvals

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 16, 2026
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The Lagos State Government has defended the ongoing reclamation project at the Makoko Waterfront, stating that the development received approvals from both the...

FG, States, LGs Share N2.55tn as June Revenue Allocation Rises

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 16, 2026
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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.55 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from revenue generated...

SGF Critices Makinde’s Alleged Politicisation of Oriire Abduction

Nick Udenta
Jul 15, 2026
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has attacked the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for allegedly politicizing the abduction...

Court Orders Arrest of Alleged PFIPC Director-General

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 15, 2026
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who describes himself as the Director-General...

Senate Calls for Stronger Military Offensive Against Terrorists, Bandits

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 15, 2026
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The Senate has urged the Federal Government to intensify military and intelligence operations against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements operating across...

House Withdraws Own State Police Bill, Adopts Tinubu’s Proposal

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 14, 2026
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The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police and adopted a similar Executive-sponsored proposal...

Makinde Seeks Independent Probe Into Oyo School Abduction

Emmanuel Ezeana
Jul 14, 2026
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for an independent investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities...

FG, States and LGs Share N10.46tn Revenue in Five Months

Deborah Adeyefa
Jul 14, 2026
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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of N10.456 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, local government councils and oil-producing...

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