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FG Donates ₦500m To Nigerian Legion
The Federal Government has donated ₦500m to the Nigerian Legion.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja.
In a Tuesday statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges affecting the country.
“No matter what economic theory we propagate or postulate, if there is no security, we cannot promote peace and development,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
“I am grateful to all of you on behalf of the country. The challenges are severe, but you are this country’s first line of defence.
Thank you for your patriotic commitment to Nigerian unity, stability, and progress.”
Tinubu, who emphasised that the welfare of the security forces would remain the government’s top priority, also extolled men and women who have paid the ultimate price in defence of the country, assuring that their sacrifices will not be in vain.
“We came today to remember our fallen heroes, men, and women who have sacrificed their lives for this country’s unity, stability, and progress.
We are committed to their values, principles, beliefs, and the unity and strength of this country as we pass on a banner without stain to the next generation,” he said.
“It is a great honour for me to launch the emblem once again. The welfare of our men and women in the Armed Forces will continue to be our top priority. I want to thank all of you.”
On his part, the Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru appreciated Tinubu for his support of the welfare of the armed forces, serving retired and fallen heroes, and their relations.
“Let us remember that unveiling this Emblem serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of our collective responsibility to uplift our Armed Forces and their families.
Therefore, you will agree that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is more than just a commemoration; it is a call to action,” the minister said.
“Hence, this Appeal Fund we are launching today to provide essential support to our veterans and their families becomes crucial.
The funds raised will directly contribute to welfare programs, offering vital services such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance.
”Some of the dignitaries who were present at the event included Vice President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Executive Council, service chiefs, heads of other security and paramilitary agencies, and representatives of the Nigerian Legion among others.
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PFIPC: Adeyemi should be prosecuted – ICPC chairman
President Tinubu had on July 7, mandated the ICPC to investigate the matter and submit its report within 30 days.
• State House Photo:The Chairman of the ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, submit an interim report of its investigation on PFIPC, to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, August 6,2026
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Federal Government to prosecute the Director -General of the fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew.
The Chairman of the ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, made the call on Thursday when he submitted an interim report of its investigation into the controversy surrounding the existence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) .
As part of the recommendations, the ICPC boss said Mr Adeyemi should be prosecuted, while administrative sanctions should be imposed on public officers “whose acts of omissions, negligence, facilitated the illegal operation of the council because our investigation found that some public officers failed to do due diligence.”
President Tinubu had on July 7, mandated the ICPC to investigate the matter and submit its report within 30 days.
Submitting the report, the ICPC chairman said that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council “was never established by any law or executive order or other instrument of government, and the appointment letter presented by Adeyemi Matthew was completely forged alongside similar documents used to perpetuate the illegal activities of the fake agency.”
“What we discovered was that the office used by the fake agency was broken into. The lock was broken, and he had access to the office. That was how he was able to get inside that office, and also the false widespread impersonation and wide range of illegal activities were perpetrated by the fake DG or the fake agency, Adeyemi.”
He emphasised that public officers should also be sanctioned, because “They failed to adhere with the standard procedures that are supposed to be complied with in their ministries and departments, and that gave Adeyemi Matthew the opportunity to conduct this illegal act.
“Then institutional reform has also been recommended that there is need for institutional reform so that the internal control of the MDAs can be strengthened to block this kind of illegal activity.”
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PSC hands over 50,000 newly recruited constables to police for training
Receiving the recruits on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, who oversees the Force Training and Development Department, commended the commission for conducting what he described as a transparent recruitment exercise.
• IGP Tunji Disu
The Police Service Commission on Thursday formally handed over 50,000 newly recruited police constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training.
A statement issued on Thursday by the commission’s spokesperson, Torty Kalu, said the handover was presided over by retired Justice Paul Galumje, Commissioner I.
The statement said the recruitment exercise was conducted in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu and relevant statutory provisions.
Galumje thanked the President for his support of the recruitment process and formally presented the successful candidates to the Nigeria Police Force for training at designated police colleges and other approved institutions.
He also handed over the detailed list of successful candidates, contained in a flash drive, to the police authorities.
Receiving the recruits on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, who oversees the Force Training and Development Department, commended the commission for conducting what he described as a transparent recruitment exercise.
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Kogi vigilantes clash leaves eight dead
Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the incident, clarifying that the violence was not a bandit attack on the affected communities.
• One of the dead victims / Ohibaba image
At least eight people have been killed following a violent clash between local vigilante members and Fulani vigilantes in the villages of Abugi, Mikugi, and Gudanchi, all located in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The violence which erupted on Thursday, has thrown residents of Abugi and surrounding communities into panic.
Sources said the crisis began after a confrontation between a member of the local vigilante group and his counterparts from the Fulani vigilante group.
The disagreement reportedly escalated when one of the men allegedly opened fire, killing the other instantly.
The killing triggered a series of reprisal attacks, with the death toll rising to at least eight as of the time of this report.
The exact number of those injured is yet to be confirmed.
Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Abdullahi Adamu, confirmed the incident, clarifying that the violence was not a bandit attack on the affected communities.
The council chairman said security agencies had been briefed and promised to provide further details as investigations progress.
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