Nigeria Must Adopt Namibia's Step-Aside Policy
MJ Balogun argues Nigeria should learn from Namibia's 'step aside' policy for officials accused of wrongdoing, citing the Fishrot scandal and Transparency International rankings.
Category : Politics
Senator Rufa'i Hanga Meets Tinubu, APC Leaders Over Defection
Senator Rufa'i Hanga of the opposition NDC from Kano Central met President Tinubu and APC leaders, fueling speculation he will defect to the ruling party after a fallout with Rabiu Kwankwaso.
House orders IGP to produce fake council DG by Wednesday
Nigeria's House of Representatives committee investigating the illegal Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has ordered the Police Inspector-General to produce its self-proclaimed director-general, Adeyemi Adeniyi, by Wednesday noon.
Nigeria’s Institutional Failures Mirror Stanford Prison Experiment
Nigeria's recurring scandals—corruption, brutality, and accountability lapses—reflect deep institutional flaws that the Stanford Prison Experiment warns about, not just individual wrongdoing.
Osun Declares Work-Free Day for PVC Collection
Osun State government declares July 28 work-free for public servants to collect PVCs as INEC reports only 37.5% collected ahead of August 15 governorship election.
Ondo Assembly Crisis: 21 Lawmakers Demand Speaker's Resignation
21 out of 26 Ondo lawmakers suspend plenary, demand Speaker Oladiji's resignation over N44m OSOPADEC funds mismanagement. Lawmakers warn of impeachment if he refuses.
AGF Forged State House Letter Misled Authorities on Fake Council
Nigeria's Accountant-General revealed a forged State House letter led authorities to recognize a fake council; no funds released despite ₦27.4bn grant request.
WHO Urges Youth Involvement in Africa Health Policy
WHO calls for greater youth participation in shaping Africa's health policies, citing the continent's young population as a critical asset for resilient health systems.
INEC: Osun PVC Centre Attack Won't Derail Election
INEC assures that the attack on a PVC collection centre in Osun will not affect its plans for a free, fair, and credible governorship election, with police investigating and backup BVAS devices ready.
Secret Note: Colonel Maaji’s Three-Point Coup Agenda
Colonel Mohammed Maaji’s secret note reveals a three-point agenda for a failed coup against President Tinubu, including fuel subsidy review and military welfare improvements.
ASIS 2026 Mobilises $2bn Pledges for Africa's SDG Financing
Over 2,000 leaders at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 secured renewed commitments from UNFPA, Seplat Energy, IHS Towers, and Coca-Cola to accelerate SDG progress across Africa.
PDP, Others Honour Funsho Williams 20 Years After
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other groups commemorated the 20th anniversary of the assassination of their governorship candidate Funsho Williams in Lagos, highlighting his legacy.
Ondo Lawmakers Reject Governor's Plea on Speaker Impeachment
Ondo State lawmakers pushing for Speaker Olamide Oladiji's removal reject Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's peace overtures, insisting the impeachment is a legislative matter despite alleged executive interference.
YouthCred Phase 3: ₦2M Credit for Young Entrepreneurs Launched
YouthCred for Entrepreneurs, phase three of Nigeria's youth credit programme, offers up to ₦2 million in working capital to young business owners. The launch fulfills President Tinubu's Democracy Day promise.
Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration of Five Parties
The Court of Appeal overturned the deregistration of ADC, Accord, AA, APP, and ZLP, ruling the lower court lacked jurisdiction and ignored a stay of proceedings.
Ejiofor Retains IPOB Legal Role Despite Kanu Disengagement
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, former counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, says he withdrew as Kanu's lawyer in December 2023 but remains IPOB's legal representative, citing a factional reappointment.
APC Ward Chair Defects to PDP with Legal Adviser
Bala Ngalda, APC chairman of Pantami Ward in Gombe, resigned and defected to the PDP, joined by legal adviser Babangida Gololo, backing Isa Pantami's governorship bid.
ICC Faces Existential Threats on International Justice Day
The International Criminal Court faces unprecedented US threats and African withdrawals, but international justice extends beyond the ICC with states pursuing domestic accountability.
Nigeria Unveils Digital Health Ecosystem Based on Three Key Principles
Nigeria will build its digital health ecosystem on security, interoperability, and data sovereignty to integrate AI and big data, says Health Minister Muhammad Pate.
Ogun Governor Orders Inquiry into Fatal Building Collapse
Governor Dapo Abiodun orders a comprehensive technical investigation into a two-storey building collapse in Ifo LGA, which killed one person after a thunderstorm, as the state vows to enforce building regulations.
Jigawa Governor Unveils 2025-2030 Plans for 27 LGAs
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has unveiled Local Government Development Plans for 2025-2030, directing councils to adopt them as their primary roadmap for budgeting and governance.
Kaduna Governor Picks Jerry Adams as 2027 Running Mate
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani names Jerry Adams, chairman of KADIRS, as his deputy for the 2027 election, replacing Hadiza Balarabe and shifting from Muslim-Muslim ticket to Muslim-Christian balance.
Abia State Begins Flood Mitigation in Rural Communities
Abia State will start urgent intervention at flood and erosion sites in Amamba Uzuakoli and Ipupe Ubakala, says Commissioner Okey Kanu. Also, climate policy awaits governor's approval.
Court Fixes Nov 2 for Judgment in Donald Duke's PRP Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on 2 November in a suit challenging Donald Duke's emergence as PRP presidential candidate for 2027, over allegations of overvoting and ineligibility.
Obasanjo: Admiration, Controversy, and Historical Scrutiny
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo remains a figure of enduring admiration and controversy, having shaped Nigeria's history through military and civilian leadership, but his legacy invites rigorous historical examination.
Sowore Withdraws Subpoena Against SSS DG in Cyberstalking Trial
Omoyele Sowore's lawyer withdrew an application to subpoena SSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi after Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi opposed it in court, leading to an adjournment until 3 August.
Anti-Immigrant Protests: A Crisis of Leadership
The article argues that South Africa's anti-immigrant protests are driven by opportunistic politicians, criminal syndicates, and foreign networks, and calls for a politics of inclusion and continental cooperation.
Ebonyi Health Budget: 6.2% Released in H1 2026
Ebonyi State spent only 6.2% of its health capital budget in the first half of 2026, releasing N2.05bn of N33.37bn, according to the Q2 Budget Performance Report.
US walks out of UN meeting over French human rights comment
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France criticized US voting on human rights, amid rising tensions between Washington and Europe.
APC inaugurates Osun campaign council, litmus test for 2027
The APC inaugurated its Osun governorship election campaign council, with chairman Yilwatda calling the August 15 poll a litmus test for the party's 2027 preparation.
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