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Budget fraud practices identified by lawmaker raise oversight concerns

April 4, 2026

Budget fraud practices have been identified by a member of the House of Representatives, who raised concerns about recurring waste and inflated provisions in Nigeria’s public budgeting system. The observations were made during an interview addressing governance, fiscal discipline, and legislative oversight. Rep. Clement Jimbo, representing Abaq/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, stated...

Electoral litigation process reform urged by Jonathan

April 2, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s electoral litigation process, urging the National Assembly to review existing legal frameworks to strengthen the credibility and efficiency of election dispute resolution. Jonathan made the call during a public engagement where he addressed challenges associated with prolonged election petitions and judicial processes in Nigeria....

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BPP warns INEC procurement systems ahead of 2027 elections

March 30, 2026

BPP warns INEC procurement systems must be strengthened ahead of the 2027 general elections to improve transparency, efficiency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mamman Ahmadu, issued the warning during an engagement with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Ahmadu stressed that procurement processes play...

Rivers govt details how former Ibas spent ₦302bn in six months

March 29, 2026

The former Ibas spent more than ₦302 billion of Rivers State funds between March and August 2025, the state government disclosed in a court filing dated 10 March 2026, outlining allocations and expenditure obtained under the administration of Vice Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ibas (Rtd) as sole administrator. The disclosure was made in a counter‑affidavit before the Rivers...

Dalung: El‑Rufai surrendered himself Was His Biggest Mistake Yet

March 26, 2026

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung said El‑Rufai surrendered himself was the “greatest mistake” in relation to his legal proceedings. Dalung made the assertion in an interview with Trust TV published on YouTube on Tuesday. Dalung, a former minister under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, spoke amid ongoing legal actions involving former...

Grid Collapse Rate Reduced Under Adelabu Leadership — Aide

March 26, 2026

A presidential aide has said the grid collapse rate reduced under Adelabu leadership, attributing the development to reforms and improved coordination across Nigeria’s electricity value chain. Nigeria’s power sector has recorded repeated grid collapses over the years, often leading to widespread blackouts across the country. These incidents have been linked to technical faults, weak transmission...

Governors Push State Police Plan to National Assembly

March 23, 2026

The Nigeria Governors Forum has said it has submitted its contribution on a proposed state police framework to the Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to be sent to the National Assembly of Nigeria for review. The submission was confirmed by the NGF Chairman and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at...

SERAP Asks Akpabio to Publish Names in N210trn Probe

March 22, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Godswill Akpabio to direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names of officials implicated in the alleged missing ₦200 trillion from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited or face legal action. The Senate Public Accounts Committee is currently investigating allegations that about ₦200 trillion is...

INEC Urges Discipline, Compliance Ahead of Ekiti, Osun Polls

March 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for discipline among political parties, candidates and stakeholders ahead of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The commission made the call as preparations continue for the upcoming elections in both states, with political activities increasing across party lines. INEC emphasised the need for all participants in...

APC Stakeholders Adopt TRN for Broad Support Ahead of 2027 Election

March 17, 2026

Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress have adopted The Renewed Hope Network (TRN) as a Special Purpose Vehicle to mobilise wide‑ranging support for the re‑election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The decision was taken at a strategic meeting of party leaders representing more than 1,500 registered support groups within the...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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Budget fraud practices identified by lawmaker raise oversight concerns

Electoral litigation process reform urged by Jonathan

BPP warns INEC procurement systems ahead of 2027 elections

Rivers govt details how former Ibas spent ₦302bn in six months

Dalung: El‑Rufai surrendered himself Was His Biggest Mistake Yet

Grid Collapse Rate Reduced Under Adelabu Leadership — Aide

Governors Push State Police Plan to National Assembly

SERAP Asks Akpabio to Publish Names in N210trn Probe

INEC Urges Discipline, Compliance Ahead of Ekiti, Osun Polls

APC Stakeholders Adopt TRN for Broad Support Ahead of 2027 Election

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