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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun Government. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale gave the explanation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of N11 billion public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct. …

The United Nations has warned that the Islamic State terrorist group remains a serious threat in Africa, especially in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin and parts of Central Africa. Senior UN counter-terrorism officials gave the warning on Wednesday while briefing the Security Council on the activities of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Oguljeren Niyazberdiyeva, Chief of the Office …

The Commissioner of Police for Osun governorship election, Mr Samuel Etaifo, says 15,000 police personnel would be deployed for the Aug. 15 election. Etaifo made this known at a news conference in Osogbo on Wednesday. He said a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of election operations were also expected in the …

  The presentation has, however, drawn attention as communities in parts of Kwara State continue to battle worsening insecurity. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented four luxury vehicles to the Chief Imam of Ilorin and other Islamic leaders in the Ilorin Emirate, even as parts of the state continue to grapple with deadly bandit attacks that have claimed lives …

  This part of PREMIUM TIMES’ series of exclusive reports on the alleged 2025 failed coup reveals what one of those facing charges stemming from the alleged plot shared with interrogators about his private talks, doubts, regrets, and general impression about the plot A retired naval captain facing coup charges over last year’s alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s …

DETROIT (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state. El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, in November in a race that will help determine control …

  The victims were allegedly held by terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram before they were released. The 176 women and children who were abducted by suspected kidnappers from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly regained their freedom after spending six months in captivity. The victims were allegedly held by terrorists suspected …

Kaduna: Stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria on Wednesday called for stronger unity, collaboration and collective action to address the persistent security challenges confronting the region. The call was made at the Northern Peace Summit organised by the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative (ACI) in Kaduna. The summit brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, government officials, heads of …

A five-man delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded the inspection of facilities proposed by Nigeria to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ademola Olajire, Head of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to the statement, the delegation, led by Christian …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the recent stability in the foreign exchange market, rising external reserves, easing inflation show, are its ongoing monetary reforms that are producing positive results. The CBN Governor, Dr Olayemi Cardoso, represented by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, said this on Tuesday at the CBN Fair in …