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August 7, 2026

Senate Probes N1.16tn Fuel Subsidy, Threatens to Summon Auditor-General by Force

The Senate’s investigation into Nigeria’s oil and gas finances intensified on Thursday following revelations that the country spent N1.16 trillion on fuel subsidy in 2021, while lawmakers threatened to invoke the constitutional powers of the National Assembly to compel the Auditor-General of the Federation to appear before an ongoing probe. The disclosures emerged during a... Read More
Africa News
August 7, 2026

Military Identifies Top ISIS, ISWAP Commanders in Lake Chad, Declares Most Wanted Leader

The military has identified several senior commanders of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operating around the Lake Chad region in northern Borno State following the exploitation of intelligence recovered during a recent offensive operation. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai,... Read More
Africa News
August 7, 2026

NANS Dismisses Claims of Anti-North Agenda in Passport Reform, Backs FG’s Centralisation Drive

The Northern Caucus of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government’s ongoing passport centralisation programme is designed to marginalise Northern Nigeria, describing the claims as misinformation and propaganda. The association maintained that the reform is a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the security, integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s... Read More
Africa News
August 6, 2026

Breaking: Tinubu Orders EFCC to Lift Freeze on Osun Accounts Ahead of Governorship Election

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court and vacate the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing the need to safeguard public confidence in the democratic process ahead of the state’s governorship election. In a statement issued by the State House... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News
August 6, 2026

NCoS Removes Prison Chief, Launches Nationwide Security Review After Death Row Inmate’s Viral TikTok Livestream

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and redeployed two other senior officers following a security breach that allowed a death-row inmate to conduct a viral TikTok livestream from inside the prison. The incident, which sparked widespread public outrage after circulating on social... Read More
Africa News
August 6, 2026

NAICOM Revokes Nigeria Reinsurance’s Licence Over Capital Shortfall, Appoints Banire as Liquidator

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation after the company failed to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), appointing Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, as Receiver/Provisional Liquidator to oversee the winding up of its affairs. The appointment took effect on August 3, 2026, following... Read More
Africa News
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