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The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as fake a viral press release claiming that the National Award Scholarship had been suspended indefinitely and that the Federal Scholarship Board had been dissolved. The purported statement, dated May 29, 2026, alleged that the ministry took the decision due to financial constraints, unpaid scholarship obligations and alleged misappropriation of funds within the scholarship scheme. The fake release, which carried the name of the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, also claimed that scholarship payments were under review with no…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, were robbed of valuables worth over ₦120 million during a routine search operation, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, JN Osuji, the Service clarified that what transpired at the Kuje custodial facility was a routine security search conducted in line with established operational procedures. According to the statement, all prohibited items recovered during the exercise were properly…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that Nigeria is gradually overcoming its economic difficulties and regaining stability, saying the bold reforms introduced by his administration over the past three years are beginning to produce visible results across key sectors of the economy. Speaking in a nationwide broadcast to commemorate the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu acknowledged the hardship experienced by millions of Nigerians since the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market but maintained that the difficult decisions were necessary to save the…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, for his contributions to civic engagement, democratic development and modern government communications as he clocks 60. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu described Dare as a “renowned journalist, communications expert, and my Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications,” praising his strategic role during the formative years of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The President recalled working closely with Dare between 2013 and 2014 during the political merger that birthed the APC, noting that they…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has thrown its weight behind former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Ibrahim Isa Ali Pantami, describing him as eminently qualified to become the next governor of Gombe State. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organisation congratulated Pantami on his emergence as the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State. MURIC said Pantami possesses the intellectual, moral and leadership qualities required to…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of Ethiopia on the occasion of its National Day, celebrated annually on May 28. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria described the day as a historic milestone that reflected Ethiopia’s enduring sovereignty, resilience, and commitment to unity and progress as Africa’s oldest independent nation. The statement highlighted Ethiopia’s strategic contributions to African unity, noting its role as host of the African Union…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful and all residents of the FCT on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urged them to uphold the values of peace, sacrifice, unity, and tolerance which the season represents. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the CP wished residents a peaceful, joyful, and memorable celebration while assuring them of adequate security measures across the territory before, during, and after the…

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, patience, and national unity, stressing that the values symbolised by Eid-el-Kabir are essential for national growth and stability. CGC Adeniyi made the appeal on Wednesday after observing Eid prayers at the Modakeke Eid Ground in Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he joined Muslim faithful to commemorate the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking with journalists shortly after the prayers, the Customs boss described Eid-el-Kabir as a solemn occasion that reminds Muslims of the virtues of obedience to Almighty…

The Niger State Pension Board has attributed the delay in the payment of May 2026 monthly pensions to temporary banking transaction processing challenges. In a statement signed by the Management of the Niger State Pension Board on May 27, 2026, the Board explained that all necessary payment arrangements had been concluded and payment schedules released within the stipulated timeframe before the technical issue occurred. The Board disclosed that it is actively engaging the relevant financial service providers to ensure that the challenge is resolved as quickly as possible and that…