Kwara State Government has appointed two committees comprising mainly technocrats and Labour leaders to verify the existing gratuities’ records at the state and local government levels and clear pensioners to receive their dues on the basis of when they retired from the civil service.

The eight-person committee for the state gratuities is headed by the Auditor General of the State, while the one for the local government gratuities is headed by the Local Government Auditor General.

Members of the committee are representatives of the retired Permanent Secretaries, retired civil servants’ association, Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, Account and Finance Staff (ICAN certified), Account and Finance Staff (ANAN Certified), Secretary Iyabo Adebayo (for state) and Secretary Mrs Amina Ahmed (Local Government). The committee at the LGA included representatives of the retired LG Civil Servants Association and Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

“The primary objective of the committee is to ensure the accuracy and transparent compilation of outstanding state and LGA gratuities for eligible pensioners in readiness for automated bank transfer payments,” Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru said in a statement.

The committees’ terms of reference include to request and obtain from the pension board the detailed yearly gratuity schedule of all outstanding liabilities to date, verify the accuracy and completeness of same, confirm the qualification of all pensioners against PSN Number/Pension Number, KWSSRA SSID database, and NIN; ensure proper record reconciliation by cross checking figures against available government records and documents, prioritise payments recommendations chronologically, ensure recommended disbursements start from the oldest outstanding year and progress upward in line with available funds, and ensure accountability and audit readiness in all processes and documentation.

Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed
Press Secretary Ministry of Finance
October 31, 2025

By: Fabian Apechihin

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stepped in to address the technical issues frustrating applicants trying to verify their recruitment status on the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) portal.

In a statement released on Saturday, Tunji-Ojo directed the immediate resolution of all glitches preventing users from accessing the site.

“Following recent complaints from applicants into the paramilitary agencies who are still unable to determine their fate due to the ongoing upload of information, I have directed the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board to ensure that all uploads are completed immediately,” the minister said.

The CDCFIB had earlier announced that applicants could begin checking the recruitment portal from Thursday, but thousands have since reported encountering login failures, slow responses, and incorrect job placements.

Several users said the portal either failed to load after entering their details or displayed job positions different from the ones they had originally applied for.

The minister’s intervention aims to ensure a smoother verification process and restore confidence in the ongoing recruitment exercise for the nation’s paramilitary agencies.

By: Fabian Apechihin

Two Nigerian military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the democratic government are currently on the run, TheCable has learnt.

According to multiple military sources, the two officers fled the country shortly before security agents began a wave of arrests in connection with the alleged coup plot earlier this month.

So far, 16 officers have been taken into custody and interrogated, while the military continues to track down others believed to be involved. Sources said a total of 18 officers were marked for arrest, but two escaped before they could be apprehended.

One of the fugitives has been identified as Major J.M. Ganaks (service number N/14363), a member of NDA Regular Course 58 from the Federal Capital Territory, whose last posting was Jaji, Kaduna State.

The second officer, Captain G. Binuga (service number N/167722), from Taraba State, was attached to DHQ SOF, Bida, Niger State, and is a member of NDA Regular Course 64.

More Arrests Underway

Security sources disclosed that several of the detained officers have provided “useful information,” leading to additional arrests. It is estimated that over 30 officers are now in military custody.

While some suspects are reportedly refusing to speak, others are said to be “fully cooperating” with investigators.

Contrary to reports suggesting that the coup was planned for October 1, insiders revealed that no specific execution date had been set, and the arrests only began in the first week of October.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has not officially confirmed the alleged coup plot. In a brief statement, however, the DHQ described the ongoing investigation as a “routine internal process” aimed at upholding discipline and professionalism within the armed forces.