Power sector crisis: Consumers, experts pick holes in Tinubu’s N3.3 trillion legacy debt approval
Electricity users and experts are raising doubts about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent N3.3 trillion plan to settle Nigeria’s long-standing power sector debt. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said on Sunday that Tinubu had approved the N3.3 trillion to pay off the debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos). The announcement has sparked mixed reactions in […]
National Convention: APC Reserving Forms For Those Already In Power – Jijiwa
A youth leader within the All Progressives Congress, Umar Jijiwa, has accused party officials of limiting access to nomination forms ahead of the national convention. He claimed the process is not fair to all aspirants. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, Jijiwa alleged that forms meant for interested candidates were being reserved for those […]
Put Oyo interest first in all your dealings – Makinde tells new Perm Secs
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged the 17 newly sworn-in permanent secretaries to always prioritize the state’s interest in their official duties. He emphasized that public service requires dedication, transparency, and commitment to the welfare of the people. Makinde described their appointments as a call to higher service, stressing that their performance will reflect […]
ICPC tracks 31 constituency projects valued at N3.6bn in Ondo
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring 31 constituency and executive projects worth about N3.6 billion across the three senatorial districts of Ondo State. The exercise is part of Phase 8 of its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking programme, aimed at ensuring public projects are properly executed and deliver value […]
ICPC begins tracking of N21.6bn projects in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring projects valued at ₦21.6 billion in Sokoto State as part of its efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending. The move is aimed at verifying that funds released for development projects are used for their intended purposes. Officials of the commission […]
Emergency Session: Abaribe makes U-turn on motion for individual vote by Senators
During an emergency plenary session of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe made a sudden U-turn on his earlier motion calling for senators to vote individually on a contentious issue. The development drew attention within the chamber as lawmakers debated procedural matters linked to ongoing legislative reforms. Abaribe had initially pushed for a voting process that […]
Ignore noisy election losers – Ayekooto urges Senate ahead of emergency sitting
Ahead of Tuesday’s emergency plenary in the Senate, APC chieftain and internet personality, Ayekooto Akindele, has called on lawmakers to remain firm while considering amendments to the controversial sections of the Electoral Act. He stressed that the upper legislative chamber should focus on national interest rather than public pressure from critics. Ayekooto specifically urged senators […]
Riley Moore demands jail term for DoJ officials over alleged anti-Christian terror act
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has called for a jail term for officials of the Department of Justice over what he described as a cover-up related to the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Moore made the demand in a social media post, accusing the Justice Department of hiding important information about the attacker’s motives. Moore […]
NDIC takes accountability, transparency seriously — MD, Sunday
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Sunday, has said that the organisation places a high value on accountability and transparency in all its activities. He explained that the agency is determined to build public trust through honest and responsible management of funds and operations. Speaking at a recent event, Sunday […]
Group submits fresh petition to EFCC against ex-AGF, Malami
A civil society group has sent a fresh petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asking the agency to investigate former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The group said the new petition contains additional information and documents that were not included in earlier complaints. According to the group, the petition raises questions […]