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Calls Grow for Independent Probe Into PFIPC Budget Scandal

July 4, 2026

Fresh calls for accountability have emerged over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), with opposition politicians, civil society groups and a senior lawyer urging the Federal Government to launch an independent investigation into the agency’s activities. The demands followed claims by the Presidency that the PFIPC was not a recognised government...

Court Awards N200 Million Against Police Over Killing of Abuja Cleric

July 3, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N200 million in compensation and exemplary damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Abuja-based cleric Mallam Kabiru Babai. The Kabiru Babai judgment followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, with the court holding that...

Court Affirms David Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit

July 2, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress>, dismissing a legal challenge filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide. The ADC leadership judgment was delivered on Thursday by Justice Musa Liman, who ruled that the suit lacked merit...

Shettima Urges Stronger Government Business Engagement to Drive Economic Growth

June 30, 2026

The government business engagement agenda remains central to Nigeria’s economic reforms, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stating that no government can fully understand or grow the economy without maintaining close collaboration with employers and the private sector. Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Employers’ Summit in Abuja, the Vice President, represented by former Minister of the...

Islamic Cleric Opposes Criminal Pardons, Calls for Wider Shariah Courts

June 28, 2026

An Islamic cleric, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has criticised the practice of granting pardons and reintegrating convicted criminals into society, arguing that it is inconsistent with Islamic principles. He also renewed calls for wider establishment of Shariah courts Nigeria, saying they are essential for promoting justice and regulating the conduct of Muslims. Abdulhakeem made the remarks...

2027 Election Funding Delay Sparks Concern as INEC, Parties Differ

June 28, 2026

Nigeria’s major opposition parties have expressed concern over delays in releasing funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, warning that the situation could affect preparations and public confidence in the electoral process. The INEC election funding debate intensified after the commission disclosed that it had not yet received budgetary...

New Company, Familiar Faces: Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

June 25, 2026

By Investigations Desk The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance is being celebrated as a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation reforms. Yet a closer examination of the concessionaire and its principals raises significant questions about transparency, corporate capacity and public accountability. At the centre of the debate is...

SPECIAL REPORT: Enugu Airport Concession Raises Transparency Questions as Newly Registered Company Takes Over Strategic National Asset

June 25, 2026

The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, has been presented as a landmark achievement for the South-East. However, an examination of publicly available records and reports raises important questions about the selected concessionaire, Aero Alliance, and whether Nigerians have been given sufficient information about a 30-year agreement involving one of...

NBA Elections 2026: 35 Candidates Cleared as Three SANs Battle for Presidency

June 25, 2026

The NBA Elections 2026 have moved closer to completion after the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) cleared 35 candidates to contest various national positions ahead of the July 20 poll, despite legal disputes and internal disagreements that had threatened the electoral process. The Electoral Committee released the names, manifestoes, curriculum vitae and...

Senate Approves State Police Bill, Introduces Dual Policing Structure

June 25, 2026

Nigeria moved closer to a major security restructuring on Tuesday as the Senate approved the State Police Bill, a constitutional amendment that establishes state police services across the federation while retaining a federal policing system. The landmark decision marks one of the most significant security reforms since the return to democratic rule in 1999. 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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Shettima Urges Stronger Government Business Engagement to Drive Economic Growth

Islamic Cleric Opposes Criminal Pardons, Calls for Wider Shariah Courts

2027 Election Funding Delay Sparks Concern as INEC, Parties Differ

New Company, Familiar Faces: Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

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