Consulates in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon will be shut by the United States under a cost-cutting plan, prompting concerns that China could expand its diplomatic influence in the affected regions.
EFCC has come under criticism from Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who alleged that the anti-graft agency froze the state's bank account without a court order and vowed to challenge the action in court.
Wage award payments owed to eligible federal public servants will be settled before mid-August, the Federal Government has assured, as it also pledged to fast-track promotion arrears and other outstanding workers' entitlements.
UTME standout Daniel Osagiobare has received a N1 million cash reward from the Edo State Government after emerging as Nigeria's fourth best candidate and the highest-scoring candidate from the South-South region in the 2026 examination.