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 allegations linking Konstantin Trifonov, a senior recruiter associated with the programme, to Telegram channels allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material, describing the claims as deeply disturbing and demanding a thorough, independent investigation. In a statement issued on Thursday, 6 August, 2026, ActionAid Nigeria warned that…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and redeployed two other senior officers following a security breach that enabled a death-row inmate to conduct a viral TikTok livestream from inside the prison, triggering widespread public outrage and renewed concerns over security in Nigeria’s correctional facilities. The unprecedented incident, which rapidly spread across social media, has raised troubling questions about the proliferation of contraband mobile phones in custodial centres and the integrity of prison security systems, particularly within facilities housing condemned prisoners and other high-risk inmates. In a statement…
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has accused Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited of failing to contain a major oil well blowout in Delta State more than five weeks after the incident, warning that the approaching flood season could trigger a wider environmental disaster across farming and fishing communities. In a field assessment report released on August 3 following a visit to Uzere Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HOMEF said the blowout, which occurred on June 26 at Well 14 in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30, was still discharging crude oil, gas and associated…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended deep sympathy to former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, over the passing of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, 62, on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026. The President condoled with the Adeosun family, friends and business associates over the loss, urging comfort in the legacies of steadfast faith, community service and charity that the devout Christian left behind. President Tinubu noted the outpouring of testimonies on the life, times and good works of Mr Adeosun, particularly his dedication to supporting the less privileged. The President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the former minister and…
The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has clarified opinion arising from the opinion expressed by former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway may not go beyond Epe, explaining that construction has already progressed beyond the area and is advancing steadily across several states. Speaking during an inspection of Section 4B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Ondo State on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, the Minister explained that the Renewed Hope flagship infrastructure project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is making steady progress, creating thousands of jobs, improving security and opening new opportunities…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, 6 August, 2026, in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices and helped stimulate the economy, setting the foundation for long-term sustainable growth. The Nigerian Exchange Group, led by the Chairman, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, and the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, briefed the President on the rebound of the market from N30 trillion…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Every doctor currently practising in Lagos State is, in effect, doing the work of ten, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed, disclosing that the state faces a staggering deficit of about 40,000 doctors and another 40,000 nurses, with its health sector requiring at least N100 billion above current budgetary provisions to meet the needs of its growing population. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on Thursday, 6 August, 2026 at the opening of the second Eko Health Convention, held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where he described the shortage of health workers and funding as the two…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to upholding the Federal Character principle in its management processes, pledging continued transparency, fairness and due process in line with government regulations. Umar gave the assurance during an interactive session at the headquarters of the Federal Character Commission in Abuja, where she met with the Commission’s Chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, and other commissioners, according to a statement issued by NEMA on Thursday, 6 August, 2026 The engagement, the statement said, formed part of the FCC’s routine interface with chief executives of Ministries,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola For the tens of thousands of Nigerians travelling to Canada each year, often through connecting flights in Europe or the Middle East, that inconvenience could soon become a thing of the past, as Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement permitting direct scheduled flights between both countries for the first time. The agreement was signed on Thursday, 6 August, 2026 at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, represented by the Director of Air Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani. According…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, 6 August, 2026 began a two-week leave approved by President Bola Tinubu, his first break from official duties since being sworn in on Monday, 29 May,2023. The leave, according to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, will be used by Shettima for study, reflection and intellectual renewal to strengthen his capacity for continued national service. Nkwocha explained that the period offers the Vice President an opportunity to review the administration’s ongoing programmes,…