Nigeria can no longer afford to wait on State Police
Retired AIG Ade Ajakaiye urges immediate establishment of state police in Nigeria, citing worsening insecurity and limitations of centralized policing.
Category : Anti-Corruption
Sweden Passes Law to Deport Immigrants for Misconduct
Sweden's parliament approved legislation allowing authorities to withdraw residence permits from immigrants for misconduct like unpaid debts, undeclared work, tax evasion, or extremist ties, even without criminal conviction.
Mdzough U Tiv Chieftain Backs State Police, Hails Akpehe
Chief Iorbee Ihagh, former President General of Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide, supports state police as key to tackling insecurity and farmer-herder crisis in Benue State. He also congratulates Barrister Stephen Aondonam Akpehe on his new role.
Woman Sentenced to Death for Aiding Bandits in Katsina
Hauwa'u Mukhtar was sentenced to death by hanging for smuggling ammunition to a bandit leader in Katsina State, Nigeria.
NBA Committee and LPDC Demand Stronger Lawyer Discipline
The NBA Anti-Corruption Committee and LPDC call for faster disciplinary action against lawyers, citing delays and inconsistencies in sanctions that weaken public confidence in the justice system.
South African Xenophobia: Karma's Warning to Black Africans
An analysis of South African xenophobia, warning that attacking fellow Africans sows seeds of future reprisals and may serve Western interests to destabilize the region.
African Delegates Condemn Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
African delegates in China condemned xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, calling for unity and Pan-African solidarity.
Anambra Cracks Down on Fake Pastors and Traditionalists
Anambra State government calls on residents to report fake pastors and traditionalists engaged in criminal activities, as part of a broader crackdown on religious and traditional fraud.
Beyond Rumors: The Real Measure of Public Service
An analysis of how societies should judge public figures by institutional impact rather than political gossip, using Muhammad Ali Pate's career as a case study.
Osun CSOs Demand Redeployment of Police Commissioner Gotan
Civil society groups in Osun State protest against Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, accusing him of partisanship ahead of the August governorship election.
Nigeria Needs Moral Reawakening to Overcome Corruption
NBA Anti-Corruption Committee Chairman Babafemi Badejo argues that laws and enforcement alone cannot defeat corruption; Nigeria requires a moral reawakening and ethical reorientation across society.
Buratai Proposes Security Strategies Amid Past Criticism
Former Nigerian Army Chief Tukur Buratai, criticized for human rights abuses and insecurity during his tenure, proposes new strategies to tackle the nation's security crises.
Witness Reveals Taraba LG Funds Diversion in N27bn Fraud
A prosecution witness testified how Taraba local government funds were paid into his company account and disbursed on instructions from officials in the N27 billion fraud trial of ex-Governor Darius Ishaku.
Okogie at 90: Martins Urges FG to Tackle Insecurity
Archbishop Martins calls on FG to intensify efforts against insecurity as a birthday gift to Cardinal Okogie, urging peace for Nigerians.
World at Risk if Internet Fails, Warns ITU
The ITU warns that a global 'digital pandemic' could occur if the Internet fails, urging action to protect digital lifelines amid risks from extreme heat, earthquakes, and solar storms.
Global Conflicts, High Costs Slash Smartphone Supply
Smartphone shipments to Africa and the Middle East fell 7% YoY in Q1 2026 due to memory crisis and regional conflicts, while over 810 million women in low-income countries remain offline, widening the digital divide.
Sweden's Tighter Migration Policy: A Wake-Up Call for Nigeria
Sweden's new citizenship law, increasing residency requirements to eight years, signals Europe's closing doors to migrants. This serves as a wake-up call for Nigeria to address governance failures driving emigration.
State Police: Conditional Panacea for Insecurity Crisis
State police is not a silver bullet but a conditional panacea for Nigeria's insecurity. Six non-negotiable conditions are proposed for effective implementation.
Safest Country in Africa 2026: Mauritius Leads GPI
Discover the safest country in Africa in 2026 according to the Global Peace Index. Mauritius ranks 18th globally, with Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana also top choices for Nigerians.
Court Rejects Sadiya Farouq's Bid to Vacate Arrest Warrant
An FCT High Court has dismissed former Minister Sadiya Farouq's application to set aside an arrest warrant in a ₦746.7 million fraud case, affirming the court's authority to compel her appearance.
Group decries slow safe schools implementation on African Child Day
Erudite Growth and Advancement Foundation-Africa decries slow implementation of Safe School Initiative, calls for sanitary banks in public schools on Day of the African Child.
APC chieftain dismisses gold seizure claim linking Yari to EFCC
APC chieftain Akinjide Kazeem Akinola dismisses allegations linking Senator Abdulaziz Yari to an EFCC gold bar seizure, calling it a misinformation campaign to tarnish his reputation.
US grants permanent residency to Ghana ex-minister
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, declared a fugitive by Ghana, has been granted US permanent residency. His lawyer confirmed the Green Card approval, citing the court found corruption charges not credible.
Ezekwesili: Restructuring Key to Tackling Insecurity
Oby Ezekwesili says constitutional restructuring, not state police alone, is the lasting solution to Nigeria's security crisis, calling for a Sovereign National Conference.
NHRC Records 268,787 Complaints in May, Warns of Attacks
The National Human Rights Commission recorded 268,787 complaints in May 2026, highlighting a surge in killings, abductions, and attacks on schools and worship centres across Nigeria.
Court Order on Party Deregistration Could Undermine Democracy
CHRICED warns that a Federal High Court order for INEC to deregister five political parties, including ADC, could undermine Nigeria's democracy by shrinking civic space and weakening pluralism.
RULAAC Urges NUC to Probe Torture of Enugu Student
RULAAC calls on NUC to investigate alleged assault and torture of a student at Coal City University, Enugu. The group also demands reversal of suspension imposed on the victim.
Coalition Urges ICPC to Dismiss Petition on Kogi Security Funds
A coalition of civil society groups has called on the ICPC to dismiss a petition against former Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor Usman Ododo over Kogi security funds, citing political motives and security risks.
NiMet Forecasts Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across Nigerian States
NiMet forecasts changing weather patterns with rainfall and thunderstorms across Nigeria. Northern states to see sunny mornings, southern states widespread rain.
FIWON Seeks Workplace Protection Expansion for Informal Workers
FIWON calls on the Nigerian government to extend the Employees' Compensation Act to informal workers and co-contribute to micro-pensions, linking insecurity to social exclusion.
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