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By Our Correspondent The Federal Government’s battle against ghost workers has taken a dramatic turn as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) uncovered suspected fictitious employees receiving salaries across several Federal Government institutions, including federal universities. The latest investigation has exposed what the anti-corruption agency described as a large-scale payroll fraud…

The Federal Government has launched the FMYD Youth Opportunities Content Challenge, an initiative designed to encourage young Nigerians to use their creativity and digital skills to promote awareness of opportunities available to youths across the country. The challenge was unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) as part of efforts to deepen youth…

The Federal Government’s University Innovation Pods (UniPods) initiative is opening a new chapter in Nigeria’s tertiary education system, with universities increasingly expected to serve not only as centres of academic learning but also as hubs for technology, entrepreneurship, research and industrial innovation. The initiative, being implemented through collaboration involving the Federal Government, the United Nations…

As 14 candidates battle for Osun Government House, incumbency, APC machinery and third-force politics collide ahead of August 15 poll The battle for the Osun State Government House has entered its final and most intense phase, with political gladiators, party structures and supporters counting down to the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Although 14 political…

By Our Political Desk The battle for the Osun State Government House is gradually assuming a high-stakes dimension as political parties and their candidates intensify preparations for the 2026 governorship election. The contest is expected to attract significant attention, particularly with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking another term while the All Progressives Congress (APC) has…

Being cured should not be the end of the journey. For persons affected by leprosy, true recovery must include dignity, skills, income, opportunity and full reintegration into society. By Saleh Farouq Gagarawa, ANIPRMedia & Communication – LTR Nigeria Leprosy is curable. That should not be a footnote in the conversation. It should be the starting…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for another term in office could face a fresh political test as prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, are expected to meet on August 18 to discuss opposition cooperation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned about 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State to an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing concerns over divisions within the party ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The late-night meeting, according to a report by Sunday PUNCH, was convened…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recommended the prosecution of Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following the conclusion of its initial investigation into the organisation. The development represents the latest major twist in a scandal that has raised questions about…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, revealing that more than 1.2 million candidates obtained the minimum requirement for admission into tertiary institutions by securing credit passes in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The results, released on…