Rivers: Call for Ibas’s probe thickens as emergency rule ends
The emergency rule in Rivers State has officially ended after President Bola Tinubu announced its suspension on Wednesday. With this decision, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned to their offices. Tinubu declared the six-month emergency rule back in March 2025 due to the […]
Uphold constitution, reinstate Natasha without delay – SERAP tells Nigerian Senate
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan so she can continue her work in the chamber. The group made this demand in a statement released on Tuesday, stressing that her suspension has gone on long enough and should not be prolonged. SERAP pointed […]
“Heartbreak made her lose weight” – BBNaija star, Uriel shares encounter at the gym, drops hot take on relationships
BBNaija star Uriel Oputa has reflected on an unexpected conversation at the gym after meeting a woman whose weight loss journey was linked to heartbreak. Uriel revealed that she had always admired this particular woman at the gym because of her beauty, energy, and figure. But one day, she noticed that the lady looked very […]
Step Down As Petroleum Minister – CHRICED Tells Tinubu
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign from his role as the Minister of Petroleum. The group believes that a qualified expert should take over to improve the petroleum sector. CHRICED made this call in a statement released by its Program Manager, Victor Emejuiwe, […]
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 […]