NAMDA gives FG 21-day ultimatum over salary, welfare issues
NAMDA has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to address salary and welfare issues or face an indefinite strike. The union demands salary parity for medical academics.
Category : Anti-Corruption
NDDC strengthens anti-corruption unit for transparency
The Niger Delta Development Commission has inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit to promote accountability and good governance, with a charge to uphold integrity.
Tinubu Orders ICPC to Probe Fake Council Within 30 Days
President Tinubu has directed the ICPC to investigate the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, ordering a report within 30 days and prosecution of culprits.
Senate rejects Boko Haram rehabilitation programme
The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to end the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram members, adopting a motion after the abduction and killing of a retired major general.
ICPC Arrests El-Rufai’s Doctor Over False Statements
The ICPC arrested Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, for making false statements during a court-approved medical visit. The commission alleges El-Rufai abused the visit by meeting political associates.
DevReporting, CJID Open Grant for Osun Journalists Ahead of Election
DevReporting and CJID launch training and story grant for Osun journalists to boost accountability reporting on governance and local council crisis ahead of 2026 governorship election.
ICPC Files 6-Count Charge Against Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji
The ICPC has filed a six-count criminal charge against former Minister Uche Nnaji for certificate forgery and money laundering, following a two-year investigation.
House Summons Accountant-General Over Invitation Failure
Nigeria's House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee summons Accountant-General Shamseldeen Ogunjimi for failing to respond to invitations and provide documents, citing constitutional powers.
UN AI Governance Dialogue Opens in Geneva
Nearly every government has gathered in Geneva for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, aiming to build shared commitment and cooperation over AI's future.
Court fines EFCC N10m for defaming ex-Minister Agunloye
FCT High Court awards N10 million against EFCC for defamatory social media post accusing ex-Minister Olu Agunloye of $6 billion fraud, orders retraction and apology.
Olukoyede Era: EFCC Prevention, Recovery, Global Credibility
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede shifts agency from reactive enforcement to proactive prevention, with record asset recoveries, cybercrime busts, and global recognition from US Consulate and FBI.
Court Orders Trump to Pay Carroll $5M in Sexual Abuse Case
A federal court ordered Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll over $5 million for sexual abuse and defamation after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal.
Nigeria Senate Rejects PFIPC N1.3bn Budget Probe
The Nigerian Senate voted against investigating the ₦1.3 billion allocated to the PFIPC in the 2026 budget, opting to await ICPC findings instead.
Uganda Lawyers Stop Bowing to Judges in Decolonisation Push
Uganda Bar Association bans lawyers from bowing to judges and using 'your lordship' honorifics, calling them outdated colonial practices in a decolonisation drive effective immediately.
US Releases List of Citizens Ineligible for Visa Waiver
The US has detailed strict statutory exclusions under the Visa Waiver Programme, revoking visa-free travel privileges for citizens of participating nations based on travel history or dual nationality.
Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee bias in World Cup loss
Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after a controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina, alleging referee bias and demanding the match officials be removed from the tournament.
Senate Rejects South African Company Profits for Compensation
The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to use profits from South African firms like MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks, opting for caution and investigation.
UK Border Patrol Starting Salary Revealed in Naira
The UK Home Office has published the starting salary of border patrol officers at £37,300, equivalent to N68,540,689, along with key responsibilities and benefits.
Richest Black Men 2026: Dangote Leads, Tech Billionaires Surge
Aliko Dangote tops the 2026 list of richest Black men with $28.5B. Tech boom lifts Alexander Karp to #2. Four Nigerians in top 11. Total Black billionaires rise to 27.
UK Records 531 Nigerians Using Illegal Routes in Eight Years
UK Home Office data shows 531 Nigerians were detected using illegal routes to enter the UK from 2018 to early 2026, with most stopped at airports and low asylum success rates.
CJN warns new judges: no unsolicited gifts or birthday parties
CJN Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun warns newly appointed judges to reject unsolicited gifts and avoid unnecessary birthday parties to prevent petitions and uphold public confidence in the judiciary.
Senate Denies ₦1.3bn Fake Agency Budget Controversy
The Nigerian Senate clarifies it did not create or insert the ₦1.3 billion budget line for the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 budget.
El-Rufai's wife appeals to Tinubu for fair treatment
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai urges President Tinubu to ensure basic rights for her husband, citing their campaign support in 2023.
ICPC Accuses El-Rufai of Violating Medical Visit Conditions
ICPC accuses former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai of violating court-approved medical visit conditions, arrests his personal doctor for false statements.
Tinubu directs ICPC to investigate fake presidential council
President Tinubu has ordered the ICPC to investigate the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, with a 30-day deadline for a comprehensive report.
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe Into Fake Agency in 30 Days
President Tinubu has directed the ICPC to investigate a fake presidential agency within 30 days, following reports of fraudulent activities.
UK Issues New Photo Rules for Visa Applicants
The UK Visas & Immigration office has published fresh photo guidelines for visa and ETA applicants, emphasizing clarity, colour, no editing, and proper lighting to avoid delays.
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FG may demolish Lagos Coastal Road homes over flooding
The Federal Government plans to demolish some buildings along the Lagos Coastal Highway corridor to improve drainage and reduce flooding, with compensation for affected owners.
ICPC Arrests El-Rufai’s Personal Doctor Over Misleading Visit
ICPC arrests Professor Bello Abubakar, El-Rufai's physician, for misleading the commission about a medical visit used for a political meeting.
False Claim: Judge Who Declared Tinubu Winner Did Not Go Blind
A viral claim that Judge Tsamma Abubakar went blind after eye surgery in London is false. Fact-checkers found no such judge existed on the 2023 election petition panels.
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