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NIMC Pushes Digital Identity Reforms to Boost Service Delivery, Security

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through the deployment of secure digital identity systems aimed at improving governance, enhancing national security, and expanding access to public services. Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together,” the Director-General and Chief…

NDLEA Nabs 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman With 31kg ‘Canadian Loud’ at Lagos Airport, Seizes N2.1bn Opioids Shipment

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman, Ting Hung Kiong, over an alleged attempt to smuggle 31 kilogrammes of “Canadian Loud,” a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria through the Lagos airport. The suspect, said to be a Malaysian naturalised citizen, was arrested on May 17, 2026,…

Slain Teacher Laid To Rest In Ogbomoso As Oyo Suspends Field Trips, Excursions

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Burial rites by family and friends of the slain teacher, Adesiyan Adegboye, who lost his life during the deadly attack and abduction of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Adegboye, 49, one of the teachers killed during the attack, was laid in state at Ayegun Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, after…

Arsenal champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth

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Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after rivals Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, in what is expected to be Pep Guardiola’s penultimate game in charge. Tuesday’s result on the south coast leaves Mikel Arteta’s men four points clear of City before the final round of games take place on Sunday, with…

WNTD 2026 WHO Awards: CAPPA Hails Films Censors Board, Nigerian Profs

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Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has congratulated the National Film and Video Censors Board and two distinguished Nigerian-born public health experts for winning the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s World No Tobacco Day 2026 Awards. The NFVCB, Prof. Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf of the School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, and Prof….

The High Cost of Silence: Why President Tinubu Must Sign the Federal Audit Service Bill

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By Paul Dasimeokuma Nigeria currently manages a staggering ₦68.32 trillion budget through an audit framework that is effectively a colonial relic. The Audit Ordinance of 1956, which remains the primary reference for federal audit reports, technically ceased to be part of Nigerian law in 1990 and is conspicuously absent from the 2004 Laws of the…

2027: Between President Tinubu And Vice President Kashim Shettima

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By Dr. James Bwala In the realm of political discourse, especially during the critical periods leading up to general elections, rumors and speculative reports often emerge, attempting to sway public perception and influence outcomes. One such instance is the recent report by the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers on May 17, 2026, suggesting intensified efforts within the…

EFCC Reaffirms Commitment to Positive Youth Engagement Against Internet Fraud

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to supporting constructive initiatives aimed at tackling internet fraud among Nigerian youths. Mr. Olukoyede made the statement on Saturday during the celebration of the International Day of the Boy Child held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium….

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Private Jet Linked to NNPC Power Project Fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured a final forfeiture order on a Hawker 125 private jet allegedly linked to fraud, corruption and money laundering connected to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court granted the order on Monday at the court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, following an…

EFCC Chairman Apologises Over UUTH Incident, Orders Probe

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be conveyed to Professor Eyo Ekpe, Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, as well as members of the Nigerian Medical Association, following the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel…