Nigeria’s $3bn Refinery Scandal: Sacked MDs Arrested, N80bn Discovered, Kyari, 13 Others Face EFCC Probe
A deepening corruption scandal has rocked Nigeria’s oil industry as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the recently sacked managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries over allegations of mismanaging nearly $3 billion in rehabilitation…
President Tinubu Pays Surprise Visit to Frontline Troops in Katsina, Reaffirms Commitment to Security and Troop Welfare
In a rare and symbolic gesture of solidarity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, paid an unannounced visit to Nigerian troops engaged in counterterrorism operations under Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State on Friday. The…
Abia Governor Alex Otti Unveils Bold Reforms on Workers’ Day, Promises Prompt Pay and Transformation
In a landmark address during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration at Umuahia Township Stadium, Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, unveiling transformative reforms in pay, infrastructure, and employment. “We have gathered as members…
President AfDB Adesina Pays Tribute to late Afenifere Leader Pa Adebanjo
President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo as Nigeria’s gladiator of truth. In his tribute date April 30, 2025, to the…
Over 75 CSOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Judicial Collision’ in Niger State, Demand Disciplinary Action Against High Court Judge
A powerful coalition of more than 75 civil society organisations, human rights groups, and community-based organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has sounded the alarm over what it calls “a grave affront to…
Nigeria Needs Enhanced Support From United States In Fight Against Insecurity – Matawalle
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Minister Matawalle…
Sustainable Grassroots Development Conference 2025: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Local Governments
In a landmark event redefining grassroots development, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, ably represented by Chief Odunayo Ategbero, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of ALGON, led representatives…
Enugu CRPP Commends Mbah’s Bold Health Reforms, Applauds Massive Investments in Hospitals and Medical Innovation
….As Coalition Highlights Statewide Health Infrastructure Drive, Digital Transformation and Training of Healthcare Workforce Enugu, Nigeria — In a strong endorsement of the health sector reforms underway in Enugu State, the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Enugu State Chapter,…
