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Alleged corruption: ICPC charges El-Rufai’s ex-Chief of Staff, Saidu to court

Muhammad Bashir Saidu, the former Chief of Staff to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has been charged with money laundering. The charges were filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday. Saidu, who also served as the Commissioner for Finance […]

PDP To Tinubu: Don’t Bother Yourself On New Year Address Void Of Solutions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to deliver a New Year address unless it includes concrete actions to solve Nigeria’s major problems. According to the PDP, the speech should outline immediate steps to lower fuel prices, tackle hunger, and improve security in the country. In their New Year message for […]

Not probing past military spending means rewarding corruption – Sani blasts Tinubu

Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker from Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for his decision not to investigate military spending during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Sani expressed his disappointment with Tinubu’s statement that he wasn’t interested in looking into military expenditures under Buhari. […]

African Govts Should Ban Kemi Badenoch From Coming To Africa – Seun Kuti Says

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked a call for African governments to ban Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, after her controversial comments about Nigeria. The UK politician allegedly spoke about her upbringing in Nigeria, describing it as overshadowed by fear, insecurity, and widespread corruption. These statements have drawn sharp criticism from […]

Court sets aside arrest warrant against ex-AMCON MD Kuru accused of N76bn fraud

The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has postponed the arraignment of Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), who faces serious fraud charges amounting to N76 billion and $31.5 million. The new date for his court appearance is set for January 20, 2025. Kuru is accused alongside […]

Obasanjo: Nigeria’s Growing Debt is a Burden for Today and Future Generations

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised a red flag about Nigeria’s escalating debt, which he says is becoming a heavy burden for both the current and future generations. Speaking during a Zoom interactive session called “Boiling Point Arena,” Obasanjo shared his worries about the country’s growing debt. According to reports, Nigeria’s debt increased by N12.6 […]

Obasanjo: Fight Against Corruption Must Be Ongoing, Not Limited to One Regime

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed that the fight against corruption in Nigeria must be ongoing and consistent if it is to succeed. Speaking during an online discussion on Sunday night, Obasanjo stated that the battle against corruption should begin with strong leadership. Obasanjo expressed concern about the deep-rooted corruption in Nigerian society […]

Yabagi Sani Claims Tinubu is Being Used as a Shield for NNPC Corruption

Yabagi Yusuf Sani, the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has accused President Bola Tinubu of being used as a shield to protect the corruption taking place in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Sani, a former presidential candidate, expressed frustration over the lack of action on the growing corruption in the […]