The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order a full investigation into the alleged disappearance or diversion of N2.9bn in public funds involving the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. SERAP also asked the President to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, to account for the alleged funds, alongside the management of both agencies. In a letter dated April 11, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation also urged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and…
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The Federal Government has tasked the management of the Dangote Group of Companies to expand the annual production capacity of its subsidiary, Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), to 600,000 metric tonnes by 2030. The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, accompanied by the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, gave the charge during a visit to the DSR complex in Numan, Adamawa State. The visit was part of ongoing strategic inspections of sugar projects across the country, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to accelerate Nigeria’s attainment of self-sufficiency in sugar production,…
Veteran Nollywood actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle, has announced the death of his newborn daughter, just hours after celebrating her birth with his new wife, Funmilayo Doyle. In a Facebook post on Sunday evening, Doyle revealed that the baby, named Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle, passed away barely a day after she was born. “Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 10, and returned to heaven on Saturday, April 11, at about 4:15 p.m. Her stay was short, but it brought great joy. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise,” he…
The Katsina State Government has commissioned two stabilisation centres and 60 Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) sites across 12 local government areas to tackle malnutrition. Speaking in Baure on Sunday, Gov. Dikko Radda said the initiative demonstrates his administration’s commitment to protecting children and improving healthcare access. He said the stabilisation centres are located in Daura and Baure, while the OTP sites span Funtua, Danja, Malumfashi, Ingawa, and other councils. Radda said the centres would offer free treatment for severe acute malnutrition, while OTP sites would ensure early detection and community-level care. “These communities have been underserved for too long. Today,…
Kaduna State Government has intensified road infrastructure development at the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Kaduna. Baba-Ahmed said asphalt laying was ongoing on the access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, as part of efforts to improve connectivity to the institution. He said the project, initiated by Gov. Uba Sani, had reached 95 per cent completion, with contractors mobilised to the site in October 2025 and delivery…
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is partnering with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to unlock the vast mining potential of the North Central region. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, made this known when he received the management team of the commission, led by its Managing Director, Dr Cyril Tsenyil, in his office. A statement on the visit was made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja by Lara Owoeye-Wise, Special Assistant on Media to the minister. In the statement, Alake said the initiative would help create jobs through mineral processing and other value chains…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents in the state. The warning follows a recent operation conducted by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, in the Jilli general area of Gubio Local Government Area on Saturday. Jilli is a border community between Gubio Local Government Area of Borno and Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe. Zulum, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya, described Jilli market as a notorious hub allegedly used by insurgents and their logistics suppliers.…
The Police Command in Rivers has arrested a 24-year-old suspect over alleged kidnapping and rape in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the suspect was apprehended following a complaint lodged by a young woman. Agabe said the victim reported that she was taken to a bush in Ulakwo, Etche Local Government Area of the state, where she was assaulted, raped, and dispossessed of her valuables. She added that the victim, who was later released by her abductor, reported the incident on Saturday. She explained that upon receiving the report, operatives…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released an updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible convention. It was earlier reported that the party had released its National Convention Central Coordination Committee, with Sen. Liyel Imoke as chairman and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal as deputy chairman. The party urged all committee members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence and called on stakeholders to support the process. READ…
The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy and the Spanish Navy ship, BAM Furor, have conducted a joint maritime security exercise to improve operational effectiveness within Nigeria’s maritime domain. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Abdullahi Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mustapha said the exercise, codenamed “Exercise Coastal Grip,” was held on Saturday. According to him, the exercise aligns with the strategic vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, which focuses on building a capable, responsive, and mission-oriented Navy. “The exercise is aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and…