Abba Kyari: Who shot the Sheriff down? By Festus Adedayo
In the Preface to my book entitled Ayinla Omowura: Life and Times of an Apala Legend, (2020) I equated stardom and zenith of social ladder […]
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‘We Are Watching, Will Get You Anywhere, Anytime’ – EFCC Warns Shady Nigerians
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned shady Nigerian politicians, Yahoo boys and those involved in financial crimes to retrace […]
Ex South Africa’s President, Zuma Hands Himself Over To Police To Begin 15-month Prison Sentence
Jacob Zuma, a former South African, president turned himself in to prison late Wednesday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, his […]
British court to overturn 1970s convictions of 3 black men
Three black men who were jailed for allegedly attempting to rob a corrupt police officer nearly 50 years ago are expected to finally have their […]
Magu To Be Promoted AIG Despite ‘damning’ Salami Panel Report
Even after a damning report by Justice Ayo Salami panel, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has been penciled […]
Mauritania arrests former president amid corruption probe
Authorities in Mauritania on Wednesday arrested former president Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz, amid an ongoing investigation into alleged high-level corruption during his time in office. […]
Brother Bawa, take heed before Magu happens to you, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The quickest way for a public officer to lose puissance is by maintaining public performance. Having the spotlight on your head could be capricious – […]
Report ranks Nigeria third worst country in the world
The Chandler Good Government Index has ranked Nigeria as the third worst governed country in the world. The report ranked the nation very low in […]
Lessons from Chad, By Dakuku Peterside
On Monday 19th April 2021, the world woke up to the news that the long-serving President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, had […]
2023: Northern Elders Forum, CNG, ACF, others reject zoning, back restructuring
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF and other conveners of the […]
Brazil, Zambia And Echoes Of A $1.5bn Nigerian Repair, By Azu Ishiekwene
Brazil has proved a disaster in the management of COVID-19, but there are other areas where we can use their examples. Like what to do […]
2020 Human Rights Report: Impunity remains significant problem in Nigeria – US
The United States Government, has said that despite steps taken by the Nigerian Government to address human rights abuses in the country, impunity remained a […]
“Some Of Us Only Hate Corruption And Bad Governance Because We Do Not Benefit From It” – Comedian, Mr Macaroni
Popular Nigerian comedian, Mr Macaroni has given his two cents after Nigerians called out Governor Nyesom Wike for giving Burna Boy a land, money to […]
I Will Resign If Asked To Do Anything Against My Conscience – EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), while addressing the issue of corruption has said that he will tender his […]
FG explains reason for TI’s negative rating
The federal government has blamed recent low corruption perception index rating of the country by the Transparency International (TI) on lack of a clear view […]
Wike to NSA: Nobody misquoted you on missing weapons, money
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has told the National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd) nobody misquoted his assertions on the missing arms and money […]
Dealers Blame Customs, Extortion For Rising Cost Of Tokunbo Cars
Tokunbo car dealers have alleged extortion against customs officials at the ports, blaming this for a spike in the cost of imported cars. The dealers […]
Petrol Subsidy To gulp N102.96bn In March
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation may spend N102.96bn on petrol subsidy this month going by the recent pricing template for the commodity. A Federal Government […]
FIRS Condemned for Budgeting N1.4 Billion for Refreshment
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been lambasted by several civil society organisations over N1.4 Billion budgetted for meals and refreshments in the 2021 […]
Nigeria must acknowledge her own complicity in colonialism, By Benjamin Maiangwa and Muhammad Dan Suleiman
The Nigerian state, as with other African countries, is trapped in a crisis of belonging. This is expressed through identity battles which sometimes harm people […]