Arewa youths applaud Tinubu, INEC over dismissal of three RECs
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their decision to dismiss three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia States. AYCF’s President General, Yerima Shettima, praised the move, calling it a positive step towards rebuilding public trust in Nigeria’s election […]
N54.2 trillion budget: Peter Obi questions Tinubu govt on transparency, accountability
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. Recently, President Bola Tinubu announced an increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget, raising it from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. However, Obi pointed out that while the increase in revenue sources was explained, […]
IGP warns officers against involvement in land matters, incessant transfer of cases
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has issued a strong warning to police officers. He is concerned about two main issues: the improper transfer of case files and the involvement in land disputes that are not under police jurisdiction. The IGP called the frequent transfer of ongoing cases “unwarranted and unethical.” He explained […]
BREAKING: Senate Suspends Budget Defence For Auditor General’s Office
The Nigerian Senate has taken a strong stance by suspending the 2025 budget defence for the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAGF). This decision was made after the Auditor General, S.K. Chira, and his team appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts with poorly prepared and inconsistent budget documents. The Senate […]
Nigeria on right track to fighting corruption – UN
Nigeria is making progress in the fight against corruption, according to a recent statement from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Mr. Cheikh Toure, the UNODC Country Representative, shared these positive findings during the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day event held in Abuja. A recent national corruption survey conducted by UNODC shows that […]
Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Imposes Suspension on Another Commissioner
In another development, Governor Nwifuru has come under fire from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) after he threatened to dismiss striking workers. This follows disagreements over the implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. During a press briefing, the Governor warned that salaries would be withheld from workers who were on strike and that replacements would […]
Nigerian Army Begins Investigation into Alleged Brutality by Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has started an investigation into reports of brutality involving some of its personnel in Abuja. This action follows a viral video that allegedly shows a senior army officer and two soldiers in an argument with a man and woman within the Abuja metropolis. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, […]
Edwin Clark Addresses CJN and IGP on Rivers Crisis
The crisis in Rivers State has drawn national attention, and Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has stepped forward to demand action. In an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Clark emphasized the importance of fairness, accountability, […]
Nigerian Lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Bolt Driver Over Delivery Dispute
In a troubling incident from Abuja, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives representing the Aba North and South Federal Constituency in Abia State, has been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. He is accused of physically assaulting Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, after a dispute regarding a […]
Officers Identified and Under Interrogation Following Allegations of Harassment and N1M Extortion from Corps Members
Recently, a troubling incident involving police officers in Lagos has come to light, raising serious concerns about misconduct and accountability within the force. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that they are investigating allegations against several officers who were seen in a viral video allegedly harassing and extorting corps members. The incident took place […]