Corruption Allegations
6 Nov
Following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over alleged fraud, Timi Frank, ex-Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for investigations into other ex-governors facing similar accusations, notably the G-5 governors. In a statement from Abuja, Frank stressed that while he…
5 May 2024
The Ohanaeze Youths have criticized the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for his comments regarding the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The youth group defended Emefiele, arguing that he played a key role in stabilizing Nigeria's economy while alleging that the National Assembly under Akpabio's leadership has contributed…
5 May 2024
The Middle Belt Youths Forum (MBYF) has strongly criticized the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for his recent comments about the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Akpabio had accused Emefiele of leaving behind a "foamy economy" and creating a significant deficit in the national treasury. In a statement…
19 Apr 2024
A coalition of forty-five civil society organizations (CSOs) operating under the banner of Justice for All (JA) has called upon the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to undertake a thorough investigation into the tenure of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and pursue legal action if any wrongdoing is uncovered. Kwankwaso, who currently…
19 Feb 2024
The Arewa Youths Forum has launched a scathing attack against Senator Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of using criticism of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele as a smokescreen to deflect attention from his own alleged corruption cases. Reacting to Akpabio's claim that the Tinubu administration can't find any crime to charge Emefiele with, the northern youth…
8 Jan 2024
Nigerians under the banner of Arewa Youths are optimistic that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, will be vindicated at the end of ongoing probe into the all financial transactions involving the Ministry she superintend. The group, made up of young Nigerians from the 19 Northern states, are confident those…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to go all out and crush the hideouts of criminals and bandits in Kaduna and Plateau states. CDS Musa gave the order to the newly established two National Mission Brigades in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State, and…
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President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has clarified why the union has refrained from declaring a nationwide strike despite unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The Guardian reports that in 2024, various ASUU chapters—including ASUU in Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Lagos State University (LASU), Bauchi’s Sa’adu Zungur University…
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A non-governmental organisation, Women Advocacy, Research and Documentation Center (WARDC), has revealed that no fewer than 1,000 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), ranging from physical to emotional abuse, were recorded in Niger State between 2023 and 2024. Niger State Coordinator of the organisation, Mrs. Hassana Joan Kpeto, made this disclosure at a press…
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The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has hailed President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidy and his implementation of other economic policies. Mbah gave the commendation on Saturday when he welcomed Tinubu to Enugu to inaugurate a number of projects executed by his administration. According to Mbah, the infrastructural developments in Enugu under…
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Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The highly anticipated annual announcement celebrates African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including Business, Governance, Arts, Education, and humanitarian efforts. Nigerians who made…
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The Management of BUA Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed claims that its 200,000 barrels per day refinery is at 90 per cent completion. The management , however, stated that remarkable strides are being made in the Akwa Ibom refinery project, adding that construction is progressing steadily. "Whilst the refinery is not at 90 per cent…
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Umar Sadiq has said that he has a lot of hunger to succeed at Valencia who officially unveiled their new loan signing on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles striker said this after completing his move to Valencia, joining from Real Sociedad on a half-season loan deal. Valencia confirmed the loan signing of Sadiq on Saturday…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a day-old baby abandoned along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind an uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape, Abuja. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on January 3, 2025, around 10:00 am, police operatives from Mpape Division’s Juvenile and…
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Lagos State Police Command to investigate allegations of extortion by officers who reportedly demanded and collected ₦150,000 from a student of Ekiti State University (EKSU) for having cryptocurrency apps on his phone. The directive follows the IGP's earlier order prohibiting arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths,…
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Renowned Nigerian gospel minister and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The non-political and faith-based event will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner ahead of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's swearing-in ceremony. The prayer breakfast, to…