22-year-old Inmate Escapes from Maiduguri Maximum-security Centre

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Borno State Command, has raised the alarm over the escape of an inmate from the Maximum-Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The command, in a statement issued in Maiduguri, urged residents to remain vigilant and assist security agencies in locating the escapee. The Public Relations Officer of the command, AB Thliza, said the name “JOHN ISEARL” appeared on the inmate’s prison uniform, according to the statement and accompanying material released by...

US Lifts 12-year Security Restriction on Vessels from Nigeria

The United States Coast Guard has lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending additional security requirements that had applied to ships calling at designated Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday in a statement issued by Osagie Edward, Deputy Director and Head of Public Relations at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Oyetola described...

FG Spent ₦9.39tn on Wages After Subsidy Removal, says Oyedele

The Federal Government spent ₦9.39 trillion on wage adjustments, minimum wage increases and allowances for public servants between June 2023 and December 2025, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. Oyedele disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting the financial impact and scorecard of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Minister said the amount spent on workers’ wages during the period was...

Enugu Governor Approves Appointment Of 23 Persons SPAs And SSAs

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers, SPAs, and Senior Special Assistants, SSAs. A press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Wednesday lists the appointees; Hon. Chukwudi Ezinwa — Special Adviser on Labour Union and Association Matters. Hon. Sunday Nnamani (Orlando)— Special Adviser on Special Duties Mr. Williams Chukwu — Special Adviser on Agriculture Prince...

Enugu Government Increases ESUT Monthly Subvention To N276 Million

…Appeal Against ASUU Strike The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved an additional one hundred and fifteen million naira monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), raising the state government’s total monthly subvention from one hundred and sixty-one million naira to two hundred and seventy-six million naira; this represents a cumulative increase of N140 million since February 2026. A statement released by the Secretary to the State...

23-Year-Old Transformer Vandal Resuscitated And Arrested In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspected transformer vandal found unconscious with various degrees of burns who allegedly vandalized a transformer along Ogbaike Road, Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area. In a press statement released by the Police Public Relations officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe states that on Monday, 17th of August 2026, a young man identified as Nnaji Chidiebere, in the process of vandalizing the transformer, was electrocuted. “His arrest followed credible information...

Some Presidential Candidates Sign Peace Accord Over Peaceful Election

Some Presidential candidates of political parties on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja, signed a Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct their campaigns peacefully and respect the democratic process before, during, and after the elections. The Peace Accord, therefore, seeks to establish a common commitment to peaceful political competition. The signing of the accord held at the International Conference Center, Abuja, was organized by the National Peace Committee, as political...

Nigerians Are In Pain, Frustrated Under APC, Reps Minority Caucus Lament

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has said Nigerians are experiencing hardship and frustration under the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It urged opposition leaders to unite and provide a credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. The caucus stated this on Tuesday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with representatives of G-100, a group advocating stronger cooperation among opposition forces ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists...

Ododo Visits Kupa, Commiserates With Victims Of Recent Crisis

The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has visited Kupa in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state to commiserate with the people and the Maiyaki of Kupa land, His Royal Highness, Pharmacist Kabir Isa Dauda III, over the recent crisis that claimed lives and disrupted the peace of the community. The Governor, who was accompanied by top government officials, security chiefs and political stakeholders, described the incident as unfortunate and painful, praying for...

Osun Poll: Adeleke Denies Claims Of Alliance With ADC

… Says God, Osun Voters Made His Victory Possible Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims of any alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday’s Osun State gubernatorial election. Adeleke, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, and after the governorship election. According to the governor, God and Osun voters made his victory possible, even...

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