accountability
In a significant development, the House of Representatives has announced its decision to launch an investigation into the procurement process of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. This decision came following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance presented by Austine Achado (APC, Benue) during Thursday’s plenary session. Achado underscored concerns regarding the lack […]
The Federal Government has announced a mandatory registration requirement for Point-of-Sales (PoS) operators nationwide, citing security concerns and the need to curb criminal activities such as kidnapping and ransom payments facilitated through these platforms. Speaking at the formal launch of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration of fintech agents and merchants, Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji emphasized […]
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Wale Akinterinwa, a gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Akinterinwa, a former commissioner of finance under late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, participated in the APC governorship election in the state but was unsuccessful, losing to the incumbent governor, […]
The House of Representatives has taken action to address the alarming surge in cement prices across the country, resolving to summon major cement manufacturers, including Dangote Cement and BUA Cement. This decision follows a motion presented by lawmaker Jonathan Gaza, highlighting the drastic increase in the price of cement, which has doubled to N10,000 per […]
In a candid interview aired on Channels Television, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, shed light on significant discrepancies within the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure, revealing that many approvals for fund releases lacked the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Ngelale emphasized the need […]
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, condemns the alleged addition of ₦3 trillion to the 2024 budget, as claimed by Senator Abdul Ningi. Obi expresses concern over the lack of transparency and breach of trust between the government and citizens. Senator Ningi alleges that the National Assembly approved a […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has levelled accusations against former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano, alleging his evasion of court process amidst ongoing legal proceedings. During a court session on Thursday, EFCC counsel Sylvanus Tahir revealed the commission’s challenges in serving Obiano with court documents related to his arraignment on charges of money […]
Several residents of Lagos have expressed disappointment over the non-implementation of the state government’s promised free antenatal and child delivery services in some General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the state. Despite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement of sweeping interventions to alleviate economic hardship during a media chat on February 22, including the reintroduction […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu. They seek accountability for the alleged mismanagement of a $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support the national budget. According to SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the lawsuit […]
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced the commencement of the distribution of seized food items starting Friday, aimed at providing essential support to Nigerians. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Thursday, Adeniyi emphasized that the distributed food items are not to be resold, sternly warning against any such actions. He clarified that […]
