A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate allegations concerning former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the anti-graft agency must establish the facts and take appropriate action where evidence of wrongdoing is found. The coalition, comprising the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative, Guardians of Democracy
The attention of the Progressive Alliance for Justice, Unity and Democracy International Movement (PAJUD-IM) has been drawn to a growing campaign of misinformation and political propaganda in certain quarters seeking to portray President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a leader who harbours bias against Northern Nigeria and its people. These allegations are not only unfounded but
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for permission to amend his suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the request alongside the ADC, seeking substantial amendments to the case in which they allege that
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a credit-based economy, saying access to affordable financing remains critical to expanding opportunities for citizens and businesses. Tinubu stated this while highlighting the progress of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), which was established to help businesses and borrowers access credit by
The Presidency has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi for questioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Obi was aware that Tinubu was on his annual working vacation but was deliberately questioning the President’s whereabouts. Posting on X,
A Canada-based Nigerian tech recruiter, Ebunoluwa Tomiwa, has been arrested and charged with alleged human trafficking and sexual-related offences. Tomiwa, 33, reportedly surrendered to Hamilton Police after authorities declared him wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. In a statement, the Police said: “Hamilton Police have arrested Ebunoluwa Tomiwa after he turned himself in earlier
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied borrowing money or issuing bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight-year tenure as governor. Obi made the clarification amid his ongoing disagreement with the state’s incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over claims concerning debts and unpaid gratuities allegedly inherited from the
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State chapter, has urged the state’s representatives in the National Assembly to protect its interests in ongoing discussions over the ownership and status of its oil wells. The call was made in a statement signed by IPAC State Chairman, Effiom Edet Okon, who described the matter as important
Former Senator Shehu Sani has called for greater transparency over the mineral investment framework recently signed between Nigeria and the United States, urging the National Assembly to scrutinise its details. Sani said Nigerians should be informed about the terms of the agreement, including the financial obligations, expected benefits and commitments of both countries. Reacting in
The Anambra State Government has acknowledged that former Governor Peter Obi recorded notable achievements during his tenure, reversing earlier remarks that had criticised his administration. Mefor spoke on Thursday during an interview on the 90MinutesAfrica podcast, hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo. Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, made the clarification while speaking on the