Nigerian Agencies Allocate N400bn for Mosques, Palaces; DSS Arraigns Abduction Suspects

Nigeria's 2026 budget is facing scrutiny as numerous government agencies have earmarked close to N400 billion for the construction and renovation of mosques, traditional rulers' palaces, and community halls. This significant allocation to constituency-related projects has raised questions about budget priorities.

In security news, the Department of State Services has brought five individuals before the Federal High Court in Abuja. They are suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group and are accused of the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State on May 15, as well as the alleged killing of two victims.

On the domestic front, Lagos police have apprehended a man accused of threatening and attempting to seize property from his widowed daughter-in-law. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency became involved after the case gained traction on social media. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, a lecturer's dismissal for making misogynistic, transphobic, and divisive remarks was upheld by an employment tribunal.

The Federal Government has also announced the commencement of recruitment for the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service, with vacancies available across several cadres. The article provides details on how interested individuals can apply for these positions.