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Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has admitted that the Federal Government’s whistleblower policy collapsed due to the absence of legal backing, expressing regret over her failure to institutionalise the initiative while in office. Adeosun, who served between 2015 and 2018, spoke on Saturday in Lagos while delivering a keynote address at the second edition of the Citadel School of Government Dialogue Series. The whistleblower policy, introduced in December 2016 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was designed to strengthen the fight against corruption by encouraging citizens to report financial misconduct. Reflecting on the policy, the former minister…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated a N73 billion Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ complex in Iperu, Ogun State, describing the project as a major step towards strengthening trade facilitation and national revenue generation. The facility, situated in Ikenne Local  Government Area, comprises 142 buildings and is expected to provide world-class operational infrastructure for the Nigeria Customs Service. Tinubu said the project, when fully completed, would serve both institutional needs and the broader public interest by enhancing customs operations and boosting efficiency. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, noted that the project…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, raising fresh concerns over disruptions in healthcare services across the country. The decision followed the Federal Government’s move to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, an agreement previously reached with the doctors after a prolonged industrial action in 2025. The association’s Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement issued after an extraordinary virtual meeting of the National Executive Council held on Saturday. He said the strike would commence at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Ibrahim described the government’s decision as “unfortunate,”…

The Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State has recorded a significant breakthrough in traffic management following the success of its “No Traffic Gridlock” operation in Ifo, which led to the arrest of traffic offenders and the removal of obstructions along the busy Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway. The operation, spearheaded by the Divisional Police Officer of Ifo Division, CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, was aimed at restoring sanity and ensuring the free flow of traffic in the area, long plagued by congestion and illegal road activities. Findings revealed that the exercise resulted in the clearance of impediments that had hitherto disrupted vehicular movement, easing…

The Muslim Advocacy Group has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Ogun State ahead of the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, describing the project as a catalyst for economic growth and regional development. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Publicity Secretary, Abdul Semi’u Adebesin, the group said the President’s visit to inaugurate the airport marked a major milestone in the state’s infrastructural advancement and investment drive. The group noted that the airport would significantly enhance connectivity, open up Ogun State to increased local and foreign investments, and strengthen its position as a strategic economic hub in Nigeria.…

The Defence Headquarters on Friday announced the arrest of a wanted member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, identified as Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke, alias “Iron”, in Ogun State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this at a press briefing, noting that the suspect was apprehended on March 29, 2026, at his hideout in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area. Onoja said Akpoke had been on the wanted list of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, adding that his arrest followed credible intelligence. “The suspect is…

Wema Bank has emerged as a double winner at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in the provision of innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. The bank secured the SME Financier of the Year and Best SME Lending Product – Digital Bank awards, in recognition of its impact in expanding access to finance and supporting enterprise growth. The global awards celebrate financial institutions that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact, and excellence in SME banking, while setting benchmarks for entrepreneurship support. Reacting to the feat, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Moruf Oseni, said the…

What began as an unintended academic path became a story of resilience, faith, and determination. After failed attempts to switch to his dream course and battling financial and health challenges, Ponmak Nancwat embraced Plant Science and Biotechnology at the University of Jos, emerging with a remarkable 4.54 GPA. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he shares how persistence and a shift in mindset shaped his success. Enjoy it . Can you introduce yourself? My name is Ponmak Nancwat, from the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos. What was your final GPA, and what…

EU links Crisis To Food Insecurity, Emissions … Urges investment In Storage, Infrastructure The European Union (EU) has raised serious concern over Nigeria’s worsening food waste crisis, revealing that the country loses an estimated 38 million tonnes of food annually—placing it at the top of food-wasting nations in Africa. The warning was issued in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2026 International Zero Waste Day, themed “Food Waste Reduction – Minimisation and Valorisation.” Speaking at the event, the Deputy Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Zissimos Vergos, described the situation as alarming, stressing that urgent and…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday formally elevated three high-ranking chiefs in Ibadanland to the status of Obas in absentia, despite their absence at the official coronation ceremony held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The governor said the decision to proceed with the installation without the physical presence of the affected chiefs was necessary to prevent a vacuum and sustain the long-established structure of the Ibadan traditional system. Those elevated are Chief Kola Babalola (SAN), the Ekaarun Olubadan; High Chief Akeem Bolaji Adewoyin, the Ekerin Balogun; and High Chief Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Ekaarun Balogun and Senator representing Oyo…