The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has declared that corruption and fraud pose a grave threat to the effectiveness and credibility of the Corps, warning personnel that integrity remains non-negotiable in the discharge of their duties. Audi issued the warning on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026, in Abuja during the induction of 100 officers into the NSCDC Anti-Fraud Unit, where he reaffirmed the Corps’ zero-tolerance policy on corruption and unethical conduct. The newly inducted officers, drawn from various formations nationwide, are expected to strengthen the Corps’ internal mechanisms for detecting, preventing and…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Africa Agenda Network (AAN) as part of efforts to document, promote and deepen public understanding of the regional bloc’s five decades of achievements and contributions to West African integration. The renewed commitment was made on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026, when the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Agenda Network, Ms. Muna Jallow, during a working visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on the progress of the Africa Agenda…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has declared that the Federal Government will shift focus from announcements to actual project delivery under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative, insisting that Nigerians must begin to see teaching hospitals, state hospitals and primary healthcare centres fully energised. Tegbe spoke on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 at the third meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee of the initiative, a presidential programme jointly coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Federal Ministry of Power to improve electricity access in public health institutions. The meeting approved a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s aviation sector may be headed for another round of industrial action, as two major aviation unions declared their readiness to begin picketing airlines accused of withholding billions of naira in statutory Ticket Sales Charges, warning that the action could commence anytime from now. The threat follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the affected airlines on Monday, 3 August, 2026 after an earlier 14-day notice failed to produce the desired response. The unions made their position known in a statement jointly signed by the General Secretary of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff…
Officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) were in Lagos for an inspection visit to assess the proposed venue; Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theater, Iganmu) for the 2026 CAF Awards, which will be hosted by the Lagos State Government. The CAF delegation was received by officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission and taken on a comprehensive tour of the venue and other key facilities. The inspection provided an opportunity for the delegation to evaluate the level of preparedness and offer valuable observations to support the successful hosting of Africa’s most prestigious football awards…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Education Loan Fund for expanding access to higher education, following the disbursement of over ₦303 billion in interest-free student loans to more than 1.64 million Nigerian students nationwide. The President gave the commendation on Monday, 3 August, 2026 when he received the Chairman of NELFUND, Jim Ovia, alongside the fund’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Akintunde Sawyerr, in Abuja. During the meeting, Tinubu praised NELFUND for its remarkable strides in implementing the Student Loan Scheme, describing the feat as a significant milestone in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda for education and…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has showered appreciation on President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the decision as a major boost to troop welfare and morale, reports thegazellenews.com. Under the new package approved by Tinubu, personnel from the rank of Private to Staff Sergeant will receive an 80 per cent salary increase, those from Warrant Officer to Colonel will get a 50 per cent increase, while senior officers above the rank of Colonel will receive a 30 per cent pay…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A fatal road crash that occurred late evening of Monday, 3 August, 2026, in Bauchi has claimed the lives of nine people who were burnt beyond recognition, reports thegazellenews.com Our correspondent reports that the multiple road traffic crash involved two vehicles driving from opposite directions. The confirmation of the crash was contained in First Information Report (FIR) of road traffic crash (RTC) issued on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026, by RS12.1 Bauchi Sector Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC). According to the FIR, the crash occurred on Monday, 3 August, 2026 at 11.20pm and was…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026, urged the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army to champion inter-State military collaboration by intensifying joint operations along the border corridors of the state. The Governor made the appeal Tuesday when he received in audience, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Maxwell Dangala who led principal officers of the Division on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House, Bauchi. He noted that as Bauchi State shares vast borders with States of Gombe, Taraba,…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, 4 August congratulated Team Nigeria for their outing at the just concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the athletes and officials represented the country with “honour”, reports thegazellenews.com. Team Nigeria won 24 medals—10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze—in the competition, which ended on Saturday. The feat ensured Team Nigeria finished 7th on the overall medal table and ended as Africa’s highest-ranked nation in the Commonwealth Games. Tinubu, who stated through a statement on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, said Team Nigeria performed with courage. “Whether on the podium or through courageous performances…