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Hypocrisy at Play: Adeyanju Takes On Opposition Over Malami Investigation

January 13, 2026

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised opposition parties for what he described as “hypocritical” attacks on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its handling of the case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), urging them instead to champion accountability and the rule of...

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lagos

January 12, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a bus driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run collision that left a 19-year-old pedestrian dead at Airport Bus Stop, Ikeja, in Lagos State, police confirmed on Monday, January 12, 2026. The arrest follows a coordinated search after the driver fled the scene. The Airport Police Command disclosed in a...

Tax Reform Tensions Ease as KPMG, Revenue Service Meet in Abuja

January 12, 2026

KPMG Nigeria and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Monday, January 12, 2026, held a meeting aimed at addressing tensions that arose from differing analyses of the country’s newly enacted tax laws, the parties said in a joint statement. The engagement followed public debate over perceived gaps and complexities within the reform framework. The meeting...

2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Sneak ₦3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

January 12, 2026

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have introduced at least ₦3.50 trillion in new capital projects in the 2026 federal budget even after the Federal Government directed a freeze on fresh capital additions in budget submissions, an analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals. The new allocations challenge fiscal discipline guidelines issued for the upcoming fiscal...

EFCC Chair Sparks Debate, Says Arrests Don’t Need Court Warrants

January 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has defended the agency’s authority to arrest suspects without a warrant when necessary, describing the badge he carries as his “warrant” under the law. Olukoyede made the comments during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Olukoyede...

“No Political Agenda Here,” EFCC Chair Says on Malami Probe

January 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed accusations that the anti-graft agency is engaged in a politically motivated “witch-hunt” against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), asserting that the investigation is professional and devoid of personal or partisan considerations. Olukoyede spoke...

DisCos Abandon Metering Duty, Millions of Nigerians Left Unbilled

January 11, 2026

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have largely failed to meet their regulatory obligation to meter customers, with only 90,172 prepaid electricity meters funded nationwide between 2019 and the third quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) latest industry report. The data indicates a sharp decline in DisCos’ contribution to closing Nigeria’s metering...

UK Issues Fresh Warning to Deport Nigerians, Other Migrants Working Illegally

January 9, 2026

The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to Nigerians and other foreign nationals regarding illegal employment, signaling that authorities will take decisive action against those found working without proper authorization. In a public statement, the UK Home Office emphasized that “anyone caught working illegally will face immediate deportation proceedings,” reinforcing its commitment to enforcing...

141 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty as Politicians Focus on Power Struggles — Obi

January 9, 2026

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concern over Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic conditions, stating that 141 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty while political leaders remain preoccupied with power struggles rather than governance and development. Mr. Obi made the remarks while reacting to recent political developments across the country, stressing that...

Trump Reaffirms Threat of Further Military Action in Nigeria If Violence Against Christians Persists

January 9, 2026

Former United States President Donald Trump has reiterated that the United States could conduct additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christian communities continue, an announcement that underscores growing international scrutiny of Nigeria’s security situation. In an interview published on January 9, 2026, Mr. Trump stated that while he hoped the U.S. military action...

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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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Hypocrisy at Play: Adeyanju Takes On Opposition Over Malami Investigation

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2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Sneak ₦3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

EFCC Chair Sparks Debate, Says Arrests Don’t Need Court Warrants

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DisCos Abandon Metering Duty, Millions of Nigerians Left Unbilled

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