The Federal Government spent N57.78bn on security-related projects and operations in the first four months of 2026, despite worsening insecurity across the country, with no fewer than 98 criminal incidents including 51 attacks and abductions recorded nationwide in just one week.
Data obtained from the Open Treasury Portal showed that the spending, which covered defence equipment procurement, security infrastructure, military barracks, police facilities and other security-related projects, represented a 127.97 per cent increase from the N25.35bn spent during the corresponding period of 2025.
2. One of the sons of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), Isyaka Rabe, has said his father had no history of diabetes or high blood pressure, contrary to claims attributed to the Katsina State Government. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, DW, Isyaka said reports suggesting that his father died as a result of diabetes were inaccurate.
3. Colleagues of a Lagos teacher, Peter Shodipe of Ijaiye Ojokoro Junior College, have appealed to authorities to thoroughly review the circumstances surrounding a drama presentation that allegedly triggered panic among students in the school.
Shodipe was arrested after a co-curricular programme organised by the National Value Education Department of the school caused confusion when some students mistook a drama presentation on banditry for a real-life attack
4. No fewer than 11 persons, including a pregnant woman and six children, have reportedly died in a boat mishap in Makurdi Local Government Area, LGA of Benue State. The incident occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday as the victims were crossing a river from Wadata to Daududawada community during a heavy downpour that swept across parts of Makurdi.
5. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared eight political parties and candidates for Saturday’s by-elections scheduled to fill vacant federal and state legislative seats in six states. The elections will be held in four senatorial districts in Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa and Ondo states, one House of Representatives constituency in Kano State and a State House of Assembly constituency in Kebbi State.
6. Those responsible for the abduction of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who died in their custody, will be identified and brought to justice, the Defence Headquarters, DHQs, vowed on Sunday. Maj.-Gen. Abubakar was the former Director of Defence Information (DDI). DHQ Chief Administration Officer, Maj.-Gen. I.M. Abdullahi, described the late general as a distinguished officer whose service and sacrifice to the nation would remain indelible.
7. Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, national leaders of the party, members of the National Assembly, ministers, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters from within and outside Ekiti State are expected to converge on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday for the grand finale mega rally in support of the re-election of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his deputy, Chief Monisade Christianah Afuye.
8. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has commenced an early retirement scheme that is already attracting significant interest from employees, with officials confirming that more than 70 per cent of eligible staff have indicated willingness to participate in the voluntary exit arrangement. The initiative, structured under the Accelerated Exit Scheme and the Voluntary Exit Scheme, is being positioned by the company as a strategic and non-coercive reform designed to align its workforce with long-term transformation goals, improve efficiency and create space for younger professionals
9. Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have launched a major offensive against terrorists and bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, destroying several criminal hideouts and logistics bases during ongoing clearance operations.
10. Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that security in the state under his administration was better than what obtained in Anambra State under former governor Peter Obi. This is as the All Progressives Congress chieftain faulted opposition figures, including Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity in Nigeria without providing practical approaches to addressing the challenge
