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 PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR PEACEFUL ELECTION IN OSUN STATE, CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO PROTECT VOTERS AND INEC OFFICIALS President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State.  The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candidates are contesting. Among them are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam.  In a statement by the Special Adviser, information and strategy Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu charges the electorate in Osun State to come out to discharge their civic responsibility and eschew any act that could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election, while assuring the people of their safety before and after the polls.  The stateme...

  PRESS STATEMENT  FINAL FIGURES OF COLLECTED PERMANENT VOTER CARDS AHEAD OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION Ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to announce the final figures of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected by registered voters across the State. Out of the total of 2,339,233 registered voters in the State, 1,906,390 PVCs, representing 81.50 per cent, have been collected. The remaining 432,843 PVCs, representing 18.50 per cent, have been safely deposited with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with the Commission’s established practice. Similarly, it should be noted that some persons with damaged, defaced, or lost PVCs applied for replacement of their cards. A total of 6,101 among those who applied printed downloadable copies of their PVCs.   A table of of the PVCs collected, Polling Unit by Polling Unit (PU), has been published on the Commission...

                   NAQS RECRUITMENT UPDATE The NAQS shortlist expected today, 13 August 2026, has not been released as scheduled. According to an update from the official NAQS Facebook Page, applicants should not worry, as a new date for the release of the shortlist will be announced soon. Applicants are advised to remain calm and wait for further official communication from NAQS. Follow Job Connect spynews24 for more information  #NAQS #NAQSRecruitment #Recruitment #NigeriaJobs #JobUpdate

 REBUTTAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PRESS STATEMENT  13TH AUGUST 2026 REBUTTAL: DISOWNING FAKE "CDCFIB RECRUITMENT UPDATE" PRESS RELEASE The attention of the Ministry of Interior has been drawn to a fake press release circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled "CDCFIB Recruitment Update," dated 11th August 2026, and falsely attributed to the Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The document, which claims that the ongoing CDCFIB recruitment exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general election due to funding constraints did not originate from the Ministry of Interior, the Minister's office, or the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The Ministry wishes to state unequivocally that: 1. This press release is fake, unauthorised, and fraudulent. The Minister did not sign or issue this statement. 2. No decision has been made to defer the recruitment exercise until after the 2027 gene...

  The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has officially closed the application portal for its ongoing recruitment exercise. We are sincerely grateful to the hundreds of thousands of Nigerians who showed interest in serving our nation through the Service. The overwhelming response demonstrates the confidence and trust placed in the Service and the commitment of our youth to national development.  The infographic below provides a snapshot of the recruitment exercise, highlighting key statistics from the application process.  We appreciate the patience and understanding of applicants, particularly during the period of high traffic experienced on the recruitment portal.  The next stages of the recruitment process will be communicated only through the official NAQS communication channels. Applicants are advised to remain vigilant and disregard misinformation or messages from unauthorized individuals or platforms.    Signed:  ACG. Issaka Ahmed...

  APPLICATION OPENS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 50/2027 The Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Officers. The SSCC application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the stipulated requirements. Upon successful completion of training and commissioning, SSCC Officers will serve in the Combat Arms, Infantry and Armour Corps and Combat Support Arms , Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps. HOW TO APPLY Prospective applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal: nashortservice.army.mil.ng Select the SSCC option and carefully follow the application instructions. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal or recruitment announcement purportedly opened before this official publication. Applicants are also advised to rely only on information released through ...

 NIMASA INTRODUCES NEW STANDARDS FOR SEAFARERS’ EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced comprehensive new standards for the education, training, assessment, examination, certification, revalidation, endorsement and medical fitness certification of Nigerian seafarers. The reforms, issued under the Merchant Shipping (STCW) Regulations 2025, align Nigeria’s seafarer development framework with the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, strengthening safety, competence and global recognition. Key reforms include: 🔹 Updated ND & HND curricula in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering Technology, developed with NBTE. 🔹 Mandatory academic programmes at NIMASA-approved Maritime Education & Training Institutions (METIs), alongside qualifying sea service, for officers seeking operational and management-level Certificates of Competency. 🔹 Mandatory Bridging Courses for holders of ND/HND certificates issued on...

 “Bola Tinubu has handed Nigeria over to the IMF and World Bank. Nigerians should not expect the hunger and economic hardship to end anytime soon.” — Femi Falana, SAN https://x.com/i/status/2086142820553748855

THOUSANDS OF GRADUATES, ZERO JOBS: WHO WILL SPEAK FOR US? In a state where there are thousands of graduates but no job at hand...   In a state where there are thousands of farmers but no security to protect their lives...   In a state blessed with thousands of hustlers but government policies are crippling their efforts...   So they flee.   They run to neighboring states and countries in search of greener pastures.   And yet we call it a democratic government. The moment you come out to say the truth, you become the *enemy of the government and the jobless youths who now call themselves _data boys just to survive. THIS MUST STOP. It’s high time we demand ACCOUNTABILITY from our State Government down to our Representatives. What is the future of our dear youths?   When your children are enjoying quality education abroad, graduating and securing white collar jobs...   You leave the poor man’s child with no commercial de...

                 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   The Presidential Media Team, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on Thursday inspected key Federal and Benue State governments' infrastructure projects across the state, where residents commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for expanding connectivity through strategic road and bridge projects.   The inspection covered the ongoing Buruku-Logo Bridge, the Wurukum Overhead Bridge in Makurdi, the 22-kilometre Makurdi-Gboko Road, and major state infrastructure projects, including the completed High-Level Roundabout Interchange in Makurdi and the Gboko Underpass and Interchange.   The Makurdi-Gboko Road forms part of Phase II of the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi Expressway, a strategic corridor linking North Central Nigeria with the South-East. It is expected to be completed by December 2027.   The Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ National Media Tour, which...

  A team of secondary school pupils from Borno State has unveiled a homegrown humanoid robot teacher designed to teach children in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected areas of the Northeast. The prototype, named "Max Zulum" after Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, was displayed on Tuesday at the graduation ceremony of the "Empowering Ideas, Empowering Communities" Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp and Data-Analytics Fellowship in Maiduguri, marking the end of a six-month training funded by Maxzeeton Technology and supported by Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency, BICTDA. The students, drawn from six schools, were trained in coding, robotics, AI and data analytics before collaborating to build the robot. The Managing Director of Maxzeeton Technology said after six months of intensive training, the students turned theory into a functional prototype that can support pupils at home and in class, adding that 100 youths have also been onboarde...

 Kalaman tsohon mataimakin shugaban Najeriyar na zuwa ne bayan Tinubu ya umarci EFCC da ta buɗe asusun ajiyar jihar Osun da ta rufe, kwana guda bayan ta ce doka ce ta ba ta hurumin rufe duk wani asusun ajiyar da ake zargi. Atiku ya ce tun da Tinubu na da hurumin bada irin wannan umarnin, to ya dace ya bada umarnin sakin tsohon gwamnan Kaduna, Malam Nasir El-rufa'i da ya kwashe makwanni a tsare a gidan yari kan zarge-zargen da ake yi masa.

  At a press conference in Abuja today, ICPC chairman reveals the findings of the agency probe of Adeyemi Matthew, the fake DG of fictitious PFIPC: “Recall the President on 7th July, 2026 gave ICPC 30 days to investigate into the fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council and today is exactly 30 days. I have just submitted the interim report and briefed Mr. President accordingly.   2. The president took the right decision in the spirit of transparency and accountability and directed me to address the media for the benefit of Nigerians.   3. Flowing from the interim report   a. It has been established that Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew was never appointed by the Federal Government or any authority of the government.   b. The PFIPC was never established by any law or executive order or other valid instrument of government.   c. The appointment letter presented by Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew was completely forged alongside similar documents used to perpetuate ...

 STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS EFCC TO VACATE THE COURT ORDER FREEZING OSUN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT  It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. I must state that I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC's exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency's action. This is so because every action taken by an institution of State, especially at the Federal level, is always credited to me, as the President, even when I may not have had any prior knowledge of the action. Since assuming office, I have consistently maintained that anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies must be allowed to discharge their statutory responsibilities independently, professionally, without fear or favour, or political interference. I have therefore deliberately refrained from directing or interfering in the operational activi...

 BREAKING NEWS: Minor Earth Tremor Recorded in Abuja as Minister Orders NGSA to Closely Monitor Situation, Submit Hourly Reports A minor earth tremor has been recorded in parts of Abuja, prompting the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to closely monitor the situation and provide hourly reports. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, issued the directive after the NGSA confirmed that the tremor occurred at about 11:23 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the agency, the tremor originated at a depth of approximately one kilometre beneath the ground and propagated over a distance of about four kilometres within five seconds. The NGSA said the event was of low intensity, measuring between Mercalli Intensity I and II, indicating that it was too weak to cause structural damage or pose any significant threat to lives and property. Minister Alake reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that there was no cause for panic, adding ...

  The worsening security situation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State demands immediate national attention. Reports of terrorist attacks have left many communities living in fear, forcing innocent men, women, children, and the elderly to flee their homes in search of safety. No Nigerian should have to abandon their home because of violence. Every citizen deserves the right to live in peace, raise a family, attend school, farm, and earn a livelihood without fear of attack. As displacement increases, affected families face severe humanitarian challenges, including shortages of food, clean water, shelter, healthcare, and education. Beyond the immediate suffering, prolonged insecurity threatens local economies, disrupts farming activities, and deepens poverty across the region. This is a moment for decisive action. We call on the Federal Government, the Sokoto State Government, security agencies, humanitarian organizations, community leaders, and all relevant stakehol...

  ITRC is recruiting Enumerators nationwide for candidates with an OND, NCE, Bachelor's Degree, or HND. ⤵️ Apply here:  Link: https://yeshub.ng/call-for-enumerators-with-itrc/ 

  The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI) documents, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. The three landmark regulatory instruments signed are: the National Cloud Computing Guideline; the National Cloud Technical Guideline; and the National Digital Infrastructure Assurance Framework (NDIAF), alongside the presentation of the National Cloud Investment Strategy. The initiative establishes a comprehensive national framework for trusted cloud adoption, digital sovereignty, digital infrastructure assurance, and cloud investment. It is designed to position Nigeria as a leading regional hub for cloud services, data centres, artificial intelligence infrastructure, sovereign compute, and other critical digital infrastructure. Speaking at the ceremony, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, described cloud infrastructure as strategic national infrastructure th...

  CIRCULAR To: All Concerned Staff I am directed to inform all members of staff who have complaints regarding their promotion(s) to submit such complaints in writing to their respective Desk Officers at the Board for necessary action. All complaints must be accompanied by relevant supporting documents to facilitate proper review and consideration. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. Zara Monguno  Head of Information Unit.  For: Director, Administration and Supply (BSSSEB)

President Bola Tinubu Betrays The Entire Northern Region; Scatters The Political Structure Built By Late President Muhammadu Buhari; As The Very Marginalised Northerners Vow To Respond And Punish The 2027 APC Presidential Candidate With Their Massive Decisive Winning Votes At The 2027 Polls Emerging reports reaching "Atiku Is For The People" global movement on Friday, show that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, since May 2023, systematically dismantled the political structure he inherited from late former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, and replaced it with a new power base built around his own Loyalists. Across Federal Ministries, Agencies and the All Progressives Congress, APC, key figures associated with the 8 years of President Buhari’s Federal Government, have been eased out, criminally investigated or sidelined.  For Northern Nigeria, which delivered the decisive votes that kept the APC in power in 2015 and 2019, the message is clear. The alliance has ch...

 EFCC PRESS STATEMENT    Why EFCC Froze Osun State's Government Account The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government, without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state.    The Commission has been busy investigating the Osun state government since March, 2026, regarding alleged fraudulent handling of Ecology Funds, Intervention Funds and Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC account to the tune of N11, 000,000, 000(Eleven Billion Naira only). To this end, some officials of the state government, especially the Accountant General of the State, have had interview sessions with investigators of the EFCC.     These ongoing investigations of the state government would not have warranted any placement of Post No Debit order on its account but for the precipitate and unwarranted moveme...

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the public that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for the 2027 Batch of the ECOWAS Young Professional Immersion Programme (YPIP). The one-year, fully paid professional immersion programme is designed to provide dynamic young citizens of ECOWAS Member States with practical experience within regional institutions, while contributing to the implementation of regional integration initiatives. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop valuable technical and professional skills under the guidance of experienced experts. Interested applicants must be 32 years of age or younger and possess a degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution. Applications are open from 31 July to 31 August 2026. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the dedicated portal at: youngprofessional.ecowas.int or visit:  https://www.ecowas.int/nwp_events/call-for...

  Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 percent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a landmark step toward strengthening national security. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister described the salary review as a historic intervention that will significantly improve the welfare and morale of military personnel. He noted that the enhanced remuneration would further strengthen the Armed Forces' capacity to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, oil theft, and other security challenges across the country. According to the minister, the increase in the annual personnel budget from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion reflects the Federal Government's commitment to recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of military personnel, particularly those serving on the frontlines. M...

  The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that the agency urgently needs at least 5,000 additional personnel to effectively regulate food, drugs, cosmetics, and other products across Nigeria. According to her, NAFDAC currently has only about 2,000 staff serving over 240 million Nigerians, making it difficult to carry out its responsibilities nationwide. She expressed optimism that the Federal Government will provide the needed support after discussions with the Minister of Finance.  Please note: This is not yet an official recruitment announcement. The DG appealed for the employment of 5,000 additional staff, and applicants should await an official recruitment notice from NAFDAC. Stay connected for verified recruitment updates as they happen. Follow Job Connect @ www.spynews24.com .ng for more information  #NAFDAC #NAFDACRecruitment #FederalJobs #NigeriaJobs #RecruitmentUpdate #GovernmentJobs #CareerOpportunities #JobAlert #NaijaJobs #Employme...

  The Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 50/2026 recruitment is scheduled to commence on 7 August 2026. 1: Application Opens: 7 August 2026 2: Application Closes: 17 September 2026  The application is FREE. Do not pay anyone claiming they can secure the job for you. Are you planning to apply? Drop "YES" in the comments, and I'll keep you updated with the official application link, requirements, and every important announcement once the portal goes live.  Don't forget to share this post so others don't miss the opportunity! Follow www.Spynews24.com.ng for more information  #NigerianArmy #ArmyRecruitment2026 #SSC50 #MilitaryJobs #FederalJobs #NigeriaJobs #JobAlert #GovernmentJobs #ApplyNow #RecruitmentUpdate #CareerOpportunities #NaijaJobs #StayUpdated #ShareToInform #ViralPost

  The University of Maiduguri has officially opened recruitment for both Academic and Non-Academic positions💥 Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

  The Federal Government inaugurated an Inter ministerial Committee on the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) to strengthen the nation's agricultural biosecurity system, improve the operational capacity of the Service, and enhance Nigeria's agricultural exports in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The Committee was inaugurated in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Deborah O. N. Odoh, on behalf of the Honourable Minister, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Odoh said the Committee would help address institutional bottlenecks, strengthen compliance with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and position Nigeria to compete more effectively in global agricultural markets. She urged members to carry out their assignment with diligence, noting that their recommendations would contribute to improved food security, increased farmers' ...