Provide us with concrete information – Jigawa anti-corruption agency urges public
The Jigawa State Anti-Corruption Agency has urged citizens to provide concrete and verifiable information on corruption cases. Officials said accurate reports are essential for proper investigation and prosecution of offenders. The agency stressed that vague or unverified claims can hinder the fight against corruption. They encouraged members of the public to submit documents, evidence, or […]
Minister denies diverting N16.5bn bridge funds, says allegations baseless
The Minister of Works has refuted claims that he diverted N16.5 billion allocated for bridge construction projects. He described the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, emphasizing his commitment to transparency in public spending. In a statement, the minister stressed that all funds released for the projects were properly accounted for and used as intended. […]
I will split cabinet into two – Amaechi reveals what he’ll do if elected Nigerian president
Rivers State former governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed his plans for Nigeria’s cabinet if he becomes president. Amaechi said he intends to split the federal cabinet into two parts to improve efficiency and governance. According to him, this move will help the government address pressing national issues more effectively. Amaechi explained that one part of […]
Air Peace runway incident: NEFGAD demands independent probe of NSIB report
The Network of Flight Distributors and Aviation Development (NEFGAD) has called for an independent investigation into the report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) regarding the recent Air Peace runway incident. The group says the official findings leave important questions unanswered and may not reflect the full picture of what happened. According to […]
INEC reveals major obstacle to real-time result uploads
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the major challenge affecting real-time upload of election results across Nigeria. According to the commission, the biggest obstacle is poor network connectivity, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas. INEC noted that many polling units do not have stable internet coverage, making it difficult for officials to transmit […]
Kebbi Chief of Staff urges NASS to make media fourth arm of government
The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to formally recognize the media as the fourth arm of government. He emphasized that the press plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and democracy in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent public forum, he noted that the media’s […]
Group cautions against misleading narratives on Frontier Exploration Fund
A civil society group has issued a strong warning against the spread of misleading narratives surrounding the Frontier Exploration Fund. The group said recent commentaries circulating in the public space are causing unnecessary confusion about the purpose and management of the fund. According to them, the Frontier Exploration Fund was established to support the discovery […]
INEC sets up state collation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set up the state collation centre for the ongoing governorship election. This move is part of the final stages of the electoral process, where votes from across the state will be brought together and counted before the final announcement of results. Election officials, observers, and security personnel […]
CBN refutes reports of involvement in oil sector forex use
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed reports claiming it disbursed $1.259 billion to big oil companies for importing fuel and other petroleum products. According to the apex bank, the report is false and misleading. In a statement released by the bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN clarified that the quoted $1.259 billion figure […]
Lagos govt probes LASAA staff for allegedly diverting public funds
The Lagos State Government has launched an official investigation into a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) over allegations of diverting public funds into a personal bank account. The probe follows a viral post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user accused the agency worker of directing […]