Latest News from Thursday, August 6th, 2026

The Osun State government has challenged the legal basis for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's decision to freeze its statutory account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the authority to restrict access to funds meant for public services.

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 kidnap victims in Kwara and Niger states, commending security agencies for the successful operation and directing them to step up efforts to prevent future attacks.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised for mistakes in a controversial proposal to sell stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors, but retained the backing of FIFA's senior leadership following a meeting in Morocco.

The Federal Government has approved new measures to accelerate the provision of reliable electricity to health facilities across Nigeria as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery.

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it froze the Osun State government's bank accounts as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of about ₦11 billion in public funds.

The Federal Government has directed the immediate implementation of new measures to protect health workers across Nigeria following a series of attacks, harassment and intimidation reported at federal tertiary health institutions.