Transparency International
24 Aug
Prominent Nigerian figures, including businessman and NNPP stalwart Olufemi Ajadi, Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and human rights lawyer Femi Falana, have joined Transparency International (TI) and the Arewa Youth Assembly in calling for the immediate release of #EndBadGovernance protesters still in detention. The protests, which took place from August 1 to…
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The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surv. Adamu Adaji, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting trans-border cooperation across Nigeria’s internal and international boundaries. In his New Year message addressed to staff members, border communities, and the Nigerian public, Adaji noted the Commission's progress in 2024 and outlined…
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In spite of the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to control the money supply through its tightening measures, the latest report from the apex bank shows that Nigeria’s Broad Money Supply (M2) soared by 51 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach ₦108.96 trillion in November 2024. The surge, according to the CBN,…
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Following his signing into law the state’s 2025 budget, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Thursday called on Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to focus on addressing the challenges of rural neglect, infrastructure decay, and insecurity. While commending the governor’s progress on federal road projects, HURIWA expressed concern over the poor…
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Pastor Abel Damina, leader of Power City International and Abel Damina Ministries, has said that smoking and drinking are not sinful acts. Pastor Damina made this statement during his New Year’s Eve sermon, while also questioning the traditional interpretations of sin. “I’ve told you alcohol is not a sin. I’ve told you cigarettes are not…
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The Chairman of Owan East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, Prince Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, on Thursday, said his purported impeachment and that of his deputy, Clement Ojebuovbo, is unconstitutional and illegal. The impeachment was initiated by councillors of the council's legislative arm over alleged misconduct against the duo. Okodo, who addressed journalists in Benin…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.88 trillion 2025 budget into law. The Governor, at the signing ceremony in Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday, said the only authentic House of Assembly in the state is the one led by Oko-Jumbo. The Governor maintained that budgets are usually presented to legal legislative members…
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It’s a new year and the financial steps taken now will eventually add up in a big way for you. We know that one of the things that drains up savings is groceries, and they are necessary evil. But groceries don’t have to drain your wallet every time! Can you save up on groceries? Yes!…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State Command, Mr. Muhammad Rabiu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on Sen. Usman Lawal (PDP, Kaduna-Central). The order of investigation is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The alleged assassination attempt on…
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The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Thursday announced the results of its full-year market index review for its indices, as well as the entries and exits of some companies from the various indices. NGX, in a report, listed the affected indices as NGX 30, NGX Lotus Islamic, NGX Pension, NGX Pension Broad Index, Corporate…
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China sanctioned 10 US defence firms on Thursday over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week. Subsidiaries of Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Raytheon that had "participated in selling arms to Taiwan" were added to China's "Unreliable Entities List", the…