The Federal Government has launched three digital platforms, the Reform Tracker, Knowledge Repository, and National Strategy for Public Service Reforms (NSPSR) Dashboard to strengthen transparency, accountability, performance monitoring, and knowledge management across the Federal Public Service.

The platforms were developed by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) to support the effective implementation of government reforms.

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented by his Senior Technical Adviser, Professor Babatunde Bolaji Bernard, described the platforms as an integrated digital ecosystem that will transform how reforms are monitored, documented, and communicated across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

According to the SGF, the Reform Tracker will provide a reliable mechanism for monitoring reform milestones, implementation timelines, and performance indicators across government institutions, helping to ensure accountability and timely delivery of reform programmes.

He explained that the Knowledge Repository will serve as a central digital library for reform-related documents, policies, reports, and case studies, preserving institutional memory, reducing duplication of efforts, and promoting evidence-based decision-making throughout the public service.

Senator Akume added that the NSPSR Dashboard will provide real-time updates on the implementation of the National Strategy for Public Service Reforms, enabling policymakers to track progress, identify gaps, measure achievements, and make informed decisions.

He said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to building a technology-driven and results-oriented public service.

Meanwhile, Director-General of BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, described the launch as a major milestone in institutionalising reforms through innovation and technology.

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

The judge granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application for permanent forfeiture after ruling that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities.

In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Abdulmalik dismissed several motions on notice and applications to show cause filed by Malami, his family members, and associated companies, describing them as lacking merit. She stressed that the central issue before the court was not the question of ownership, but the legitimacy of the source of funds used to acquire the assets.

“The respondents have not dislodged the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities,” the judge held.

Justice Abdulmalik relied principally on Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act to grant the final forfeiture order. She, however, vacated the interim forfeiture order in respect of some of the properties.

The EFCC had in January 2026 initiated civil forfeiture proceedings, seeking the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties valued at ₦212.8 billion. The anti-graft agency alleged that the assets, located in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna states, were proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Malami.

On January 16, 2026, vacation judge Justice Emeka Nwite granted an interim forfeiture order and directed the EFCC to publish the order in a national newspaper, inviting interested parties to show cause why the properties should not be permanently forfeited.

Following the publication, Malami, his wife Nana Hadiza Malami, his son Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, and several companies filed objections, arguing that the properties were lawfully acquired and that the EFCC’s case was based on speculation rather than concrete evidence.

After the court resumed from its annual vacation, the case was reassigned to Justice Abdulmalik. The EFCC maintained during hearings that the properties were bought with proceeds of unlawful activities and held in the names of fronts for the former minister. The commission argued it only needed to establish “reasonable suspicion” under the law.

In late May 2026, parties adopted their final written addresses, after which the judge reserved judgment.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to support the families of five Nigerians who died during the rescue operation of schoolchildren abducted in Oriire, Oyo State, after 56 days in captivity.

The decision was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, where lawmakers unanimously agreed to release ₦10 million to each of the affected families. The beneficiaries include the relatives of three fallen security operatives and two teachers.

Akpabio recalled that the Senate had, a day earlier, commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted children and their teachers.

He specifically praised the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector-General of Police, the Minister of Defence, and President Tinubu, whom he described as the Commander-in-Chief that led the operation.

“While the operation ended with the safe rescue of the victims, it came at a heavy cost,” Akpabio stated.

The Senate President named the deceased security personnel as Lieutenant F. A. Isaac of the Nigerian Army, Private Silas Musa of the 81 Battalion, Nigerian Army, and Sergeant Abena John Jerome of the Nigeria Police Force.

The slain teachers were identified as Deacon John Olaleye and Michael Oyedokun. Oyedokun was reportedly beheaded by the kidnappers while in captivity, before the rescue operation took place.

Akpabio explained that the ₦10 million per family is intended to support the children and other dependants left behind by the deceased.

He put the proposal to a voice vote, which received overwhelming and unanimous support from the senators.

The Senate President subsequently directed the leadership of the upper chamber to present the cheques to the bereaved families on behalf of the Senate.

Akpabio expressed hope that the financial gesture, though symbolic, would provide some relief to the families and reaffirm the Senate’s appreciation for the supreme sacrifices made by the fallen heroes.