File: A composite graphic highlighting major developments across Nigeria, including President Bola Tinubu, Osun SSG Teslim Igbalaye, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, and veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu.
From President Bola Tinubu’s dissolution of the property privatisation committee to the release of the Osun State Secretary to the Government by the police, the approval of a N100bn solar power project for the North-East and the EFCC’s warning that contract fraud remains the most prevalent form of corruption in the public sector, here are the top stories that shaped the day.
Here are some of the top stories making headlines this evening:
1. Tinubu dissolves property privatisation committee
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the National Council on Privatisation’s Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation as part of efforts to restructure the nation’s privatisation process.
The Presidency said the move was aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening governance in the management of public assets.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/tinubu-dissolves-property-privatisation-committee/]
2. Police release Osun SSG
The Nigeria Police Force has released the Osun State Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, after questioning him.
His release followed his invitation over matters linked to an ongoing investigation.
Read more:[https://punchng.com/just-in-police-release-osun-ssg/]
3. Contract fraud most prevalent corruption in public sector — EFCC boss
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has identified contract fraud as the most widespread form of corruption in Nigeria’s public sector.
He urged stakeholders to strengthen accountability mechanisms to curb the menace and improve transparency in public procurement.
Read more:[https://punchng.com/contract-fraud-most-prevalent-corruption-in-public-sector-efcc-boss/]
4. Abia governor pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu’s N25m hospital bill
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has settled the N25m hospital bill of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu.
The intervention came after the governor was informed about the actress’s medical condition and outstanding treatment costs.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/abia-gov-pays-veteran-actress-ngozi-nwosu-n25m-hospital-bill/]
5. Xenophobia: Hold government accountable, law firm backs Tyla’s Nigeria tour
A legal advocacy group has backed South African singer Tyla’s planned performance in Lagos, arguing that governments—not entertainers—should be held accountable over xenophobic attacks.
The group maintained that artists should not bear responsibility for diplomatic or political disputes between countries.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/xenophobia-hold-govt-accountable-law-firm-backs-tylas-nigeria-tour/]
6. NEDC approves N100bn solar power project for North-East
The North-East Development Commission has approved a N100bn solar energy project aimed at improving electricity supply across the region.
The initiative is expected to boost power access and support economic development in the North-East.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/nedc-okays-n100bn-solar-power-project-for-north-east/]
7. Families cry out as terrorists reject N155m ransom for 176 Kwara abductees
Families of 176 abductees in Kwara State have appealed for urgent intervention after terrorists reportedly rejected a N155m ransom offered for the victims’ release.
The relatives expressed fears over the worsening condition of those still in captivity.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/families-cry-out-as-terrorists-reject-n155m-ransom-for-176-kwara-abductees/]
8. Africa must stop relying on foreign fuel price indices — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has called on African countries to develop independent pricing mechanisms for petroleum products rather than depending on foreign fuel price benchmarks.
The authority said such a move would strengthen the continent’s energy security and market resilience.
Read more: [https://punchng.com/africa-must-stop-relying-on-foreign-fuel-price-indices-nmdpra/]
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