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PFIPC Scandal: Atiku rejects ICPC interim report, demands live public hearing and identity of Villa collaborators

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the interim report of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) regarding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal, asserting that the document raises
August 8, 2026

Insecurity: Frequent Service Chief swaps disrupt strategy, create windows for terrorists — Rep Agbese

Frequent changes to Nigeria’s military leadership risk undermining counter-insurgency operations and creating operational lapses that criminal elements can exploit, federal lawmaker Hon. Philip Agbese warned during a national television broadcast. ​Speaking on TVC News on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Deputy Spokesperson
August 7, 2026

“No to Eye-for-an-Eye”: Ray Ekpu presses Nigeria for diplomatic offensive against South African xenophobia

​Renowned journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Ray Ekpu, has urged the Nigerian government to take a decisive diplomatic stand against recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa, insisting that Pretoria must hold offenders accountable and compensate affected citizens. ​Speaking on Thursday, August 6,
August 7, 2026

Climate action: Federal Government, Lagos State unveil joint alliance to tackle high flood risks and sanitation gaps

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government have formalized a multi-sectoral partnership aimed at strengthening flood control, expanding clean water delivery, and improving public sanitation services across the state. ​The strategic alliance was finalized on Thursday, August 6, 2026,
August 7, 2026

Opposition demands safeguards after EFCC freezes, then reverses Osun State government accounts

Tensions have escalated sharply in Osun State ahead of the upcoming August 15 governorship election following a high-profile standoff over the state government’s financial accounts, prompting strong warnings from campaign officials and political figures regarding institutional neutrality. ​The controversy began on Wednesday,
August 7, 2026

UNICEF, SIDA restore hope in Benue with renovated classrooms for 2,400 displaced children

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), has officially handed over four renovated classroom blocks comprising 13 classrooms and distributed critical learning materials to benefit 2,400 internally displaced children at the Abagena IDP
August 7, 2026