Oseni Accuses FG of Double Standards in Hate Speech Handling
Arise TV host Rufai Oseni criticizes FG for selective justice, contrasting Sheikh Gumi's impunity with Nnamdi Kanu's detention in hate speech cases.
Category : Anti-Corruption
Nigeria Fails US Fiscal Transparency Test Again
Nigeria failed the US State Department's fiscal transparency test for the second year, with the 2026 report citing vague budgets and poor audit independence.
Atiku Demands Accountability for ₦144.86bn Safe Schools Fund
Atiku Abubakar questions ₦144.86bn Safe Schools spending as schools in 40 LGAs close due to insecurity, citing Borno abductions and demanding transparency.
Good Governance Group Backs NUPRC, NNPC, Praises Transparency
The Good Governance Index Group praised NUPRC and NNPC leadership for transparency, citing 143 companies bidding for 37 oil blocks and defending N7.13 trillion energy security expense.
Germany 2026 Citizenship Test: Pass Mark 17 of 33
Germany requires 17 correct answers out of 33 on its citizenship test to pass. Failing candidates can retake the test. Certificate must be submitted to authorities.
US Citizenship Tests: Number of Questions Revealed
USCIS reveals citizenship test structure: 2008 version has 10 questions, 2025 version has 20; passing requires 6 and 12 correct answers respectively.
Delta Suspends Commissioner Over Aide Assault Claims
Delta State Government suspends Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze indefinitely after alleged assault on Governor's aide, Simon Mudi, at PTI Effurun; security agencies to investigate.
Canada Lists 7 Professions for Foreigners Seeking Entry in 2026
Canada's IRCC announced seven Express Entry categories for 2026, including healthcare, STEM, trades, and French speakers, to address labor shortages.
NRS Boss: Tinubu Walks to Office, Eats Once Daily
Zacch Adedeji, NRS chairman, says President Tinubu walks to office and eats once daily, dismissing claims of extravagant living amid Nigeria's economic crisis.
Former Lagos AG Alfred Kasunmu Dies at 85
Alfred Kasunmu, former Lagos attorney-general and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, died on August 9, 2025. He was called to the bar in 1964 and served as AG from 1975 to 1978.
Tinubu's EFCC Intervention Sparks Institutional Independence Debate
President Tinubu's reversal of EFCC's freezing of Osun State accounts over 'deep embarrassment' raises concerns about regulatory independence and political influence in Nigeria's institutions.
Productive Federalism: Aligning Authority, Incentives, and Capability
Nigeria's federalism must shift from distributive politics to productive rivalry, aligning authority, incentives, and capability to drive development, argues Dipo Baruwa.
CJN Barrister Circular Misses Bigger Judicial Reform
CJN Kekere-Ekun's circular banning 'Barrister' prefix overlooks deeper judicial reforms, as Kenya and India have modernized dress and address.
Hunter Biden: Father's Cancer Spread, Very Painful
Hunter Biden reveals in BBC interview that Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized beyond bones, causing severe pain and debilitation.
NGX Urges Tinubu to Require Fintech Listings
NGX asks President Tinubu to mandate fintech companies to list on the Nigerian Exchange, boosting capital market depth and investor access.
Odumeje slams Tinubu, says praise singers are bribed
Anambra cleric Odumeje criticises Tinubu's hunger remarks, alleges praise singers are bribed, and urges Nigerians to vote wisely in 2027.
51 CSOs Oppose Oil Resumption in Ogoniland
51 civil society groups urge FG to abandon oil production plans in Ogoniland, prioritize UNEP cleanup, and decommission wells.
Falana: EFCC acted lawfully in freezing Osun account
Femi Falana says EFCC lawfully froze Osun State's account, citing 2022 Appeal Court and 2024 Supreme Court rulings.
Germany: 5-year residency rule for foreign workers' citizenship
Germany requires foreign workers to live legally for over 5 years and hold permanent residency to apply for citizenship, with study permits not qualifying.
Trump Admin Revokes 100k+ Visas in 2025
The Trump administration revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025, citing national security and criminal activity, including DUI offenses, as key reasons.
EFCC Frozen Accounts: 8 States Including Osun Listed
EFCC has frozen government accounts of 8 Nigerian states since 2006, with Osun the latest in 2026, according to StatiSense data.
Accord Party Demands EFCC Chairman's Resignation
Accord Party calls for EFCC chairman Olukayode's resignation over Osun account freeze, citing constitutional overreach and political interference ahead of governorship election.
Atiku Rejects ICPC Report, Demands Full Probe
Atiku Abubakar rejects ICPC's interim PFIPC report, insists it doesn't clear Presidency, demands naming of collaborators and live public hearing.
Atiku Rejects ICPC Report, Demands Full Probe into Fake Agency
Atiku Abubakar rejects the ICPC interim report on the fake PFIPC, insisting it does not clear the Presidency, and calls for a live public hearing.
Can EFCC Freeze State Accounts? Lawyers Explain
Lawyers say EFCC can freeze state accounts if crime suspected, but strict legal conditions apply, requiring court orders and due process.
UAE Lists Residence Permit Requirements and Application Fee
The UAE government has published the full list of documents required for a residence permit, including an application fee of 100 AED (N37,159).
Nigeria 4th in new Canadian permanent residents 2026
Nigeria ranks 4th with 7,360 new Canadian permanent residents in H1 2026, behind India, Philippines, and China, per IRCC data.
Canada Work Permit Fee for Foreign Applicants Announced
Canada's IRCC sets work permit fee at $155 per applicant, covering new applications and extensions, as announced on its official website.
ICPC uncovers two more fake agencies linked to Matthew Adeyemi
ICPC uncovers two additional fake agencies linked to PFIPC promoter Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, recommends prosecution for forgery and impersonation.
UK Announces Creative Worker Visa Fee for Nigerians
The UK government has set the Temporary Work – Creative Worker visa fee at $476 (about N649,368) for Nigerian applicants, covering main applicant and dependants.
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