Insecurity, Unemployment and the Rest of Us
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Amid the recent strike by resident doctors, a mass exodus of Nigerian medical doctors and physicians to Saudi Arabia almost happened. […]
Corruption
2023: former NESG Chairman, Sam Ohuabunwa joins presidential race
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has declared intentions to run for presidency in 2023. Ohuabunwa, Founder of Neimeth Pharmaceutical […]
Corruption: EFCC urges corps members to join FG’s whistleblower policy
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, has advised corps members to enlist in the Federal Government’s whistleblower policy. […]
NDDC Audit Report: MIIVOC invokes FOI Act, asks Malami for copy
Following last week’s submission of the Forensic Audit Report on the Niger Delta Development Commission-NDDC, a civil society organization, Media Initiative against Injustice, Violence and […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]
Political parties urge President Buhari to call EFCC to order
The Allied Political Parties for Good Governance has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to call the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to […]
Presidential committee urges Nigerians to double efforts at fighting corruption
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Wednesday in Yola charged Nigerians to double their efforts at fighting corruption. Its Executive Secretary, Prof. Sadiq […]
Buhari, a progressive, visionary leader – Former Imo Speaker
Chief Nwoha Amaechi, a former speaker of Imo House of Assembly has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a visionary and progressive leader. Amaechi, who was […]
NDDC Forensic Audit Report: Social Action calls for immediate investigation, prosecution of corrupt officials
By Chimezie Godfrey The Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action) has called for the immediate investigation, prosecution and recovery of embezzled funds from those indicted […]
Amaechi’s “confession”, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001915 The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, stepped into the cauldron of controversy this week. At an interview with the Daily Trust, he was […]
27.4m Nigerians earn less than N100,000 per annum -SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) declared in Lagos on Thursday that 27.4 million Nigerians earn below N100,000 per annum. It said the figure […]
EU, British Council to Train Online Publishers on FOI Act
No fewer than fifty publishers of online newspapers are expected in Abuja, Thursday for capacity building on the provisions and application of Nigeria’s Freedom of […]
Anti-graft war: Ex-Commissioner wants EFCC to stop plea bargain
Alhaji Ibrahim El-Sudi, the Taraba Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop its plea bargain […]
Nigeria develop process, fight against corruption, a mirage without procurement professionals – Institute
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN), says Nigeria can only develop and fight corruption if procurement professionals are engaged. President […]
SERAP sues FG, seeks details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details […]
EFCC Bemoans Lax Regulation of Real Estate Sector
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Wednesday August 25, 2021 appealed to the House of Representatives to insist […]
Building Social Cohesion: It’s Ineluctable, the Nigerians are emerging, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Yesterday, the African Polling Institute organised a spirit raising event in Abuja focused on a debate social cohesion in Nigeria. The topic would normally generate […]
Antigraft campaign: EFCC seeks media support
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the media to support the war against corruption for the development of the country. The Zonal […]
NDA Attack: Again CNG fumes, says it’s ‘serious cause for concern’
The Coalition of Northern Groups has come down hard on the federal government following the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, saying Nigeria’s political […]
NOA, FRC to enthrone prudence,fiscal responsibility
By Chimezie Godfrey The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari, has expressed the willingness of his Agency to collaborate with the […]
How Accord party will address insecurity, unemployment in Anambra – Maduka
Dr Godwin Maduka, governorship candidate of Accord Party in the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra, has outlined solutions to insecurity, unemployment and other problems […]
Nigerians in Italy fault Ex-commissioner’s claims
Nigerians in Italy have refuted the recent claims by Mr Osaze Osemwengie-Ero, an erstwhile Edo commissioner, that Nigerians residing in Italy are being maltreated by […]
Post Afghanistan implications for Nigeria, By Dakuku Peterside
In the past week, the unfolding events in Afghanistan have dominated the media space. The seemingly unimaginable happened. The Taliban forces marched into the […]
Nigerian Politics and Fallacy of PDP – APC Semblance, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Partisan Problem of One-Dimensional Politics In his recent book, Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics and the Fight for Better Future, the American economists, Paul Krugman […]
Ahmed Joda: The Inspiring Life of a Statesman, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Alhaji Ahmed Joda died on 13th August and since his passage, there has been a remarkable outpouring of emotion at the loss of this great […]