ActionAid Raises Alarm Over Alleged Exploitation of Nigerian Women in Russian Alabuga Programme, Demands Urgent Probe

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ActionAid Nigeria has called for an urgent investigation into reports that young African women, including Nigerians, were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s Alabuga Start Programme with promises of education, vocational training and lucrative jobs, only to face exploitation, unsafe working conditions and possible involvement in military drone production. The organisation also expressed grave concern over…

UK Appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja

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The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, reinforcing Britain’s diplomatic engagement with Nigeria at a time both countries are seeking deeper cooperation on trade, security, migration and economic development. Seymour, who has officially assumed office, succeeds Gill Lever OBE, whose posting ended in June 2026….

Tinubu orders EFCC to vacate Osun account freeze order

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to immediately return to court and vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. The President said the directive was necessary to protect public confidence in the democratic process, noting that the state was only days away from its governorship election….

Osun: We can freeze accounts for 72 hours without court order — EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has defended the legality of its restriction on an Osun State Government account, citing specific provisions of the law as its authority. The commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, said the action did not require a prior court order, contrary to claims by the state government and the…

NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row

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The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. The NBA president, Afam Osigwe (SAN), in an interview, warned that any…

No ₦11bn was looted in Osun, commissioner replies EFCC

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The Osun State Government has denied allegations that ₦11 billion was looted from its coffers, describing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s reported claims as “a failed attempt to cover up illegal action through unfounded allegations.” In a statement issued on Thursday on X by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the…

2027: We will not bow to intimidation, Adeleke vows

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Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has stressed his administration’s determination to resist any forms of “provocations.” In a series of tweets on his X handle on Thursday, Adeleke noted that proper management of state resources and improving people’s lives were hallmarks of his administration. Adeleke also thanked the party’s loyalists…

EFCC freezes Osun State government account days before gubernatorial election

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with the First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election. According to documents, the account, said to be used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on a “Post No Debit” restriction by the anti-graft agency….

FG Unveils NHRC–Police Liaison Framework to Tackle Rights Violations, Strengthen Accountability

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The Federal Government on Wednesday launched a new institutional framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing it as a major step towards addressing human rights violations, improving police accountability and rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…

Heritage Energy Yet to Contain Uzere Oil Well Blowout Five Weeks After Incident — HOMEF

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The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has expressed concern over the continued discharge of crude oil and associated pollutants from a damaged oil well in Uzere Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, more than five weeks after the incident occurred. The environmental organisation, in a field assessment report released on Monday,…