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August 5, 2026

COAS warns army personnel against drug, substance abuse

He said drug and substance abuse undermined unit cohesion and degraded operational effectiveness.

The new COAS, Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu
August 5, 2026

NSCDC dismisses two officials for firearm proliferation, exonerates mining commander

He said that the actions of the two dismissed personnel contradicted established guidelines.

Ahmed Audi
August 5, 2026

FG promises payment of outstanding wage awards before mid-August

The government assured workers that outstanding promotion arrears were being processed in line with approved procedures.

Taiwo Oyedele
August 5, 2026

NEMA targets multi-hazard early warning by 2027

Ms Maida commended NEMA for bringing the agencies together.

NEMA
August 5, 2026

FRSC targets improved road services

Mr Akume said that the session reflected the need to build stronger institutions.

Federal Road Safety Corps
August 5, 2026

Consumers willing to pay for electricity if accurately metered: Expert

Mr Adekahunsi said that poor metering remained a challenge in the country’s power sector.

Prepaid metres
August 5, 2026

Unpaid care work preventing African women from economic equality: Expert

Ms Motara said, “Women are burnt out, exhausted and overwhelmed because even with better job prospects they still carry the burden of caring for families.”

African women
August 5, 2026

2027: Accord Party candidate withdraws from presidential race, endorses Tinubu

Mr Imumolen, a factional National Chairman of the party, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Christopher Imumolen and Tinubu
August 5, 2026

AGF urges new legal aid board to tackle prison congestion

The minister described access to justice as a national security imperative rather than a social welfare programme.

Justice Lateef Fagbemi
August 5, 2026

FG to establish six regional autism centres in 2027

The minister said the government would begin targeted interventions in 2027 to strengthen universities offering the specialised programmes.

Tunji Alausa