Account For ₦50 Billion Ibadan Explosion Relief, Oyo APC Tells Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has asked Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how an alleged ₦50 billion relief fund meant for victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion was handled. The party says residents deserve to know whether such funds were received and how they were spent. The demand follows public claims that […]
Jigawa governor pledges full support for transparent LG councils
The Jigawa State Governor has pledged his administration’s full support for transparent and accountable local government councils across the state. He said his government is committed to ensuring that resources meant for grassroots development are properly managed and used for the benefit of the people. The governor made the promise while speaking at a meeting […]
ICPC ranks NUPRC top in 2025 Integrity Assessment
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ranked the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as the top-performing federal agency in its 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Assessment. The ranking is part of ICPC’s annual effort to measure how government institutions comply with transparency, accountability and ethical standards. According to the […]
ICPC releases 2025 scorecard of MDAs, laments non-compliance to ethics
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The report highlights that no MDA achieved full compliance with ethical standards. Out of 344 MDAs assessed, only 48 showed substantial compliance, while 141 displayed poor compliance and […]
Nigeria has moved from padded budgets to forged laws’ — Peter Obi
Former Vice President Peter Obi has criticized the current state of governance in Nigeria, saying the country has shifted from the practice of inflating budgets to creating “forged laws.” He expressed concern that such actions undermine democracy and weaken public trust in government institutions. Obi stated that when budgets are padded and laws are manipulated, […]
New tax laws: ‘Impeachable offence’ – Nigerians react as lawmaker, Dasuki alleges alteration
Strong reactions have followed the passage of Nigeria’s new tax laws after a lawmaker, Dasuki, alleged that key parts of the bills were altered. The claim has triggered public anger, with many Nigerians questioning the transparency of the legislative process. Social media platforms were flooded with criticisms, as citizens demanded clarity on how the final […]
Niger Assembly starts screening of 2026 nudget, urges MDAs to cooperate
The Niger State House of Assembly has commenced the screening process for the 2026 budget. Lawmakers called on all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to fully cooperate and provide the necessary information to facilitate smooth budget review. During the opening session, the Speaker emphasized the importance of transparency and timely submission of budget proposals. MDAs […]
Dangote vs Farouk: CSO storm ICPC, EFCC Abuja offices, demand swift action
A civil society organization (CSO) has staged a protest at the offices of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The group demanded immediate action regarding allegations involving Dangote and Farouk. The demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans calling for transparency, accountability, and justice. They urged […]
‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims made by Attorney General Abubakar Malami, insisting that recent actions against him are not politically motivated. The agency stated that Malami had not met the bail conditions set by the court, which prompted EFCC’s intervention. EFCC clarified that the commission’s move is purely legal, emphasizing […]
CSO asks CJN to probe judicial officers over alleged ‘persecution’ of human rights lawyer
A civil society organization (CSO) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to investigate judicial officers accused of persecuting a prominent human rights lawyer. The CSO claims the lawyer faced unfair treatment in ongoing legal matters, raising concerns about the independence of the judiciary. The organization emphasized the importance of holding judicial officers […]