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No Ransom Paid: FG Dismisses Claims of Secret Deal to Free Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Government has strongly denied reports that it paid a huge ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of pupils kidnapped from St Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement, Minister of Information and National Orientation Muhammad Idris described the allegation as false and misleading. He said the claims attempt to damage the image of Nigeria’s security agencies and ignore the sacrifices they make daily. He insisted that no money changed hands and no militant leader was released in exchange for the children. According to…

FG: “Foreign Terrorists Behind Most Nigeria’s Endless Killings”

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Government of Nigeria has maintained that many of the terrorists responsible for killings across the country are foreign nationals who infiltrated Nigeria through its porous borders. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated this on Sunday while addressing participants at the First Plenary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria held at St. Gabriel’s Chaplaincy, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. Akume acknowledged that insecurity remains a grave concern but argued that the challenge is global and not peculiar to Nigeria. According to him, intelligence…

NCC, Federal Government Launch Probe Over MTN-IHS Infrastructure Deal

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have launched a high-stakes review of MTN Nigeria’s infrastructure deals with IHS Towers, raising alarms over possible monopoly, inflated costs, and threats to Nigeria’s digital future. The probe aims to ensure that tower management transfers and lease renewals do not create monopolies, inflate costs, or block smaller operators from competing effectively. MTN recently announced plans to move roughly 2,500 tower sites from IHS Towers to American Tower Corporation (ATC) after a competitive bidding process. Remaining sites under IHS Towers are now…

Breaking: FG Drags El- Rufai to Court Over Alleged Illegal Tapping of NSA Ribadu Phone

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai over alleged unlawful interception of the phone conversations of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents dated February 16 2026 show that the Federal Republic of Nigeria listed El Rufai as the defendant in the case filed shortly after his televised interview. The prosecution stated that during an appearance on Arise TV Prime Time on February 13 2026 in Abuja El Rufai allegedly admitted that he and others intercepted the phone communications of Ribadu. The…

FG, STATES DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP TO CUT OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 admin

By : Hakimah Dada The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with state governments to deliver quality education and drastically reduce the number of out-of-school children across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said stronger federal–state collaboration is critical to ensuring education policies are not only well designed but effectively implemented nationwide. He spoke while commending the Committee of States’ Commissioners of Education in Nigeria (COSCEN) for launching its maiden peer-learning webinar. Dr. Alausa described the initiative as timely, noting that it supports President Bola…

FG Promises Permanent Security Presence in Schools to Curb Attacks

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Federal Government has pledged to maintain a constant security presence in schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to stop repeated attacks on learning institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known during a visit to the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi. Alausa said the government was strengthening the Safe Schools Initiative in partnership with the NSCDC and was working on sustainable funding to ensure school security is properly financed. He explained that the administration intends to move away…

Nigeria Becoming a ‘Killing Field’ Amid Government Security Failures— Atiku

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

Atiku Abubakar has blasted the Nigerian government over the horrifying killings in Kwara, Katsina, and Benue, insisting the scale of violence shows the nation has descended into chaos. He warned that leaving repeatedly attacked communities exposed amounts to a betrayal of citizens’ lives, calling for immediate and unified action from all levels of government to halt the carnage. Atiku emphasized that security responses must shift from reactive statements to proactive, strategic measures designed to protect citizens before tragedy strikes. He described the attacks as a “catastrophic failure” of governance and…

FG ENFORCES BIOMETRIC ATTENDANCE, LINKS TVET PAYMENTS TO VERIFIED PRESENCE

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 admin

By : Hakimah Dada The Federal Ministry of Education has begun full enforcement of biometric attendance verification across all centres participating in the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, tightening controls to boost transparency and accountability. The policy, which took effect on 1 February 2026, follows a directive issued in December 2025 mandating all TVET training centres to install biometric systems for real-time attendance monitoring. The Ministry says biometric verification is now the only approved method for validating attendance under the programme. Under the new regime,…

FG Moves to Fix Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis, Validates New Food Policy

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 admin

By: Hakimah Dada The Federal Government on Monday validated the revised National Policy on Food and Nutrition, calling on development partners and key stakeholders to ensure the framework responds effectively to Nigeria’s evolving nutrition challenges. Speaking at the National Validation Meeting in Abuja, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Deborah Odoh, described the exercise as a critical step toward closing gaps and improving nutrition outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations. Odoh said the government is strengthening coordination across social protection, health, education, water, sanitation, and food…

Ndume Praises FG, Zulum for Safely Returning Refugees from Cameroon

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for their roles in the successful repatriation and resettlement of Nigerians displaced by insurgency and forced to seek refuge in Cameroon. Ndume’s commendation comes amid the ongoing return of thousands of Borno residents who fled their communities at the height of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacks. Many of the displaced persons had lived for years at the Minawao refugee camp in northern Cameroon.…