Lagos Coastal Highway Not Causing Flooding: Sanwo-Olu, Umahi
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Works Minister David Umahi reject viral claims linking the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to recent flooding, citing geography and drainage issues.
Category : Anti-Corruption
NIN enrolment hits 136 million as FG pushes single identity
NIMC announces 136 million NIN enrolments, with 12 million added since October 2025, as the new NIMC Act 2026 strengthens the NIN as Nigeria's foundational identity for public services and planning.
Paraguayan senator threatens legal action against Mbappe
Senator Celeste Amarilla threatens legal action against Kylian Mbappe after the football star accused her of racism over social media posts following France's World Cup win over Paraguay.
EFCC Jails 10 for Naira Mutilation in Delta and Edo
The EFCC secured the conviction of ten individuals for naira mutilation in Delta and Edo, with sentences ranging from six to twelve months imprisonment or fines of N100,000.
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China sentences ex-official to death in $325M bribery case
A Chinese court sentenced former official Yang Youlin to death for accepting over $325 million in bribes between 1993 and 2023, in a major anti-corruption case.
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over 2026 Budget Manipulation Allegations
Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu's administration of budget manipulation, inserting road projects under an education commission in the 2026 Appropriation Act, betraying children's needs.
Contactless passport renewal wins over Nigerians in UK
Nigeria's contactless passport renewal system in the UK has drastically reduced processing times, with many Nigerians receiving passports within days, restoring trust in public service.
Kamuku-Fulani Conflict: Curfew in Kagara, Niger State
A curfew has been imposed in Kagara, Niger State, after a mob tried to attack Fulani herders at a hospital. The violence between Kamuku farmers and Fulani herders has killed about 50 people.
US 250th Independence: War Legacy and Contradictions
On its 250th Independence Day, the US is congratulated but critiqued for a war DNA inherited from Britain, with over 500 military interventions and a history of slavery and colonialism contradicting its founding ideals.
PDP Faction Demands Forensic Probe into Non-Existent Council
A PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki urges President Tinubu to order a forensic investigation into the alleged non-existence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and suspend Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.
PDP Faction Demands Forensic Probe into Gbajabiamila Allegations
The Kabiru Turaki faction of the PDP calls on President Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into bribery allegations against Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.
Ghost Agency Scandal Tests Nigeria's Institutional Credibility
The Presidency's handling of the alleged ghost agency scandal risks eroding institutional trust, with investors watching closely as calls for an independent inquiry grow.
Lawyers Urge Tinubu to Ensure Unbiased Probe into Nnaji's Forgery
A group of lawyers urged President Tinubu to ensure the investigation into alleged certificate forgery by ex-Minister Uche Nnaji is free from political interference, following his arrest by the ICPC.
Reps Deputy Spokesman Appeals to Tinubu to Suspend NYSC Reforms
House of Reps deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese urges President Tinubu to halt NYSC reforms, warning they could weaken national unity and security roles.
Africa's reparations agenda needs a clear definition
Ghana hosted a conference on AU reparations after UN slavery resolution, but the concept remains undefined. Five elements from African justice principles could clarify reparatory justice.
Nigeria-US Security Shift: Intelligence over Troops
Nigeria's security partnership with the US is evolving from troop presence to intelligence sharing, with Nigeria becoming a strategic node in global counterterrorism and maritime security networks.
ICPC, INEC Join Forces to Tackle Election Fraud for 2027
The ICPC and INEC have launched a partnership to combat election fraud, aiming for a credible 2027 general election through a sensitisation workshop for INEC staff.
Tinubu's Aide: Living Conditions Improving for Poor
Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Economic Affairs, says the living condition of very poor people in Nigeria is improving due to local government autonomy and timely salary payments.
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Tinubu orders probe of Meta, Google, X over Nigerian news exploitation
President Tinubu has directed the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, X and AI platforms over alleged exploitation of Nigerian news content without fair compensation.
Obi Urges Tinubu Resignation Over IMF N8.83 Trillion Report
Peter Obi demands President Tinubu's resignation after IMF reveals N8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure not in budget, calling it grand corruption.
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South Africa Rejects Nigeria's Compensation Request for Evacuated Citizens
South Africa has rejected Nigeria's request for compensation for citizens evacuated during recent xenophobic tensions, insisting properties must be sold via the property market.
Tinubu: Interfaith dialogue only solution to insecurity
President Bola Tinubu says interfaith dialogue is the only path to addressing Nigeria's security challenges, reaffirming commitment to religious harmony.
Atiku demands independent probe into PFIPC scandal
Atiku Abubakar calls for independent investigation into PFIPC scandal, questioning how ₦1.3 billion was budgeted for a non-existent agency and criticizing CBN, EFCC, and National Assembly.
Rotary's 4-Way Test: A Moral Compass for Nigeria
Rotary International's 4-Way Test offers a moral framework to combat corruption and rebuild trust in Nigeria, with over 1.4 million members globally and US$300 million spent on polio eradication in the country.
11 witnesses lined up against fake agency DG Adeyemi
Court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show the Nigerian government has lined up 11 witnesses, including Femi Gbajabiamila, to testify against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the disowned director-general of a non-existent agency.
CISLAC Head Wins TI Amalia Award for Anti-Corruption Work
Auwal Rafsanjani, CISLAC Executive Director and TI Nigeria head, received the Transparency International Amalia Award for Individual Professional Excellence for his anti-corruption leadership.
FG clears N39.6bn pension arrears for over 24,000 retirees
The federal government has paid N39.6 billion in outstanding pension arrears to over 24,000 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme, clearing all inherited liabilities from defunct public enterprises.
NHRC, Knights partner to tackle prison congestion
The National Human Rights Commission partners Knights of St. Mulumba and Papal Knights to address prison congestion and uphold rights of detainees in Nigeria.
Fed Govt Delegation Visits Bille Community Over Gas Seepage
A federal government delegation visited Bille community in Rivers State, delivering relief items and promising a comprehensive solution to the ongoing gas seepage.
Kano Governor: Anti-Corruption Agency Must Work or Quit
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf tells anti-corruption officials to restore fighting spirit or resign, citing a decline since former chairman Muhuyi Magaji left, and calls for EFCC/ICPC oversight on fertiliser distribution.
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