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 […]
Peter Obi Offers Guidance on Tax Reform to Tinubu Government
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has shared his thoughts on the Nigerian government’s tax reform efforts. He urged the National Assembly to ensure that Nigerians are involved in discussions about the reform process. Obi emphasized that tax reforms should not only benefit the government but should be transparent and […]
Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk to Lead New Government Efficiency Department
In a significant new step for his administration, US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. This department will be responsible for cutting down on bureaucracy, simplifying government processes, and reducing unnecessary regulations. Trump emphasized that the department’s mission […]
Abia PDP Challenges Otti to Provide Proof of N90 Billion Debt Payments
The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious concerns about Governor Allex Otti’s recent claim that he paid off N90 billion in debts to contractors. According to the PDP, they are unaware of any such debt incurred by the previous PDP-led administration, and they are asking the governor to provide […]
N18bn will be paid as compensation for Lagos-Calabar coastal road project – Umahi
The Nigerian government is set to pay approximately N18 billion to property owners impacted by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. This amount is significantly higher than the initial N8 billion planned for the first phase of the project, reflecting the government’s commitment to providing fair compensation. At a stakeholder engagement event held in […]
Abia Pensioners Claim Governor Otti Is Not Keeping His Campaign Promises
Pensioners in Abia State are expressing their growing frustration over what they see as a betrayal by Governor Alex Otti regarding his campaign promises on pension payments. The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has taken a strong stance, accusing the governor of failing to address longstanding issues of unpaid pensions and gratuities that have left […]
Governor Zulum Appoints EFCC, ICPC, DSS, and Others to Oversee Borno Flood Relief Funds
In response to the worst flood Borno State has witnessed in over 30 years, Governor Babagana Zulum has established a high-level committee to ensure proper management and distribution of relief funds and aid. The flood, triggered by heavy rains that caused the Alau Dam to overflow, has left over 414,000 people displaced and resulted in […]
Peter Obi Calls for Transparency on Nigeria’s Presidential Jets
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to clarify the situation regarding Nigeria’s presidential jets. Obi voiced his concerns on August 21 via his X account (formerly known as Twitter), urging the government to be more transparent about both the newly acquired jet and […]
Court Orders Buhari’s Ex-Minister To Account For N729bn Payment To Poor Nigerians
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed Sadia Umar-Farouk, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management, and Social Development, to explain how N729 billion was spent on 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months. According to Channels TV, Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu delivered the judgment last month following a Freedom of Information suit […]
EFCC Challenges Mompha to Provide Proof of Corruption Allegation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded strongly to accusations made by Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. Mompha claimed that the EFCC is corrupt. The commission is demanding that Mompha provide evidence to support his allegations. In a recent statement, the EFCC expressed disappointment over the claims and emphasized that such accusations […]