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  • Osun Payroll Audit Flags 8,452 ‘Ghost Workers’ as State Tightens Wage Controls

    Osun Payroll Audit Flags 8,452 ‘Ghost Workers’ as State Tightens Wage Controls

    Reporting by The Punch indicates a payroll audit uncovered 8,452 alleged ghost workers in Osun State, raising fresh questions about payroll controls and wage leakages.

    The report suggests the finding emerged from a verification process aimed at tightening wage administration in a period of fiscal pressure.

    If the clean-up is sustained, it could free funds for public services, though disputes may follow over wrongful deletions and labour politics.

    Premium Times also reported the “8,452 ghost workers” figure, while The Guardian similarly described the discovery within a payroll clean-up narrative for the state.

    Echotitbits take: The real test is enforcement—publishing an audit trail, recovering funds where possible, and sanctioning those who enabled payroll fraud.

    Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/consultant-uncovers-8452-ghost-workers-in-osun/ January 10, 2026

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  • Nasarawa Police Nab Six, Rescue Three as Kidnap Crackdown Expands

    Nasarawa Police Nab Six, Rescue Three as Kidnap Crackdown Expands

    According to The Guardian, police in Nasarawa arrested six suspects and rescued three victims during an operation conducted with local vigilantes in the Lafia axis.

    The update reflects growing reliance on joint action between formal security forces and community structures, especially in difficult terrain.

    Authorities say deterrence is the goal, but long-term impact depends on prosecution, intelligence mapping, and disrupting ransom networks.

    The Punch also reported “arrest of six suspected kidnappers” and “rescue of three victims,” while TVC News similarly described officers “arresting six suspects and rescuing three abducted victims.”

    Echotitbits take: Watch court timelines and public case updates. Arrest headlines don’t reduce crime without convictions and network disruption.

    Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/police-nab-six-kidnappers-rescue-three-in-nasarawa/ January 10, 2026

    The Punch  2026-01-10

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  • NSCDC Removes Kano Divisional Officer After Suspect Dies in Custody

    NSCDC Removes Kano Divisional Officer After Suspect Dies in Custody

    Reporting by The Punch says the Kano NSCDC command removed a divisional officer after a suspect died in custody, indicating internal disciplinary action alongside an inquiry. (more…)

  • Senate Denies Receiving Petitions Against Tinubu’s Envoys

    Senate Denies Receiving Petitions Against Tinubu’s Envoys

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    The Senate has refuted claims that it received formal petitions against President Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, insisting that no written objections were submitted through official channels. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee clarified that while public conversations and media debates exist, the upper chamber can only rely on properly documented complaints.

    The clarification follows controversy around some nominees and questions over their previous political roles. Lawmakers say background checks and security screening will continue, but stressed that due process and fairness will guide final confirmations.

    Source: Punch Newspapers – 11 Dec 2025

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