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Obi: EFCC claim on students as yahoo boys shows moral collapse
Peter Obi reacts to EFCC chairman's claim that 6 in 10 Nigerian university students are cybercriminals, calling it a sign of systemic moral failure.
Category : Anti-Corruption
Tinubu sacks NMDPRA CEO, nominates Rabiu Umar
President Tinubu removes NMDPRA CEO Saidu Mohammed in public interest, nominates Rabiu Abdullahi Umar pending Senate confirmation.
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over 'Blood of Innocent Nigerians' Comment
Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu's comment on not being forced out, saying it shows disconnect from insecurity reality.
Nigeria Child Marriage: Grassroots Solutions at Women Deliver
At Women Deliver 2026, grassroots initiatives combat child marriage in Nigeria, where 30-42% of girls marry before 18, highlighting community-driven change.
Coalition Urges Legal Council to Resist Pressure, Complete Kalu Probe
A coalition urges the Council of Legal Education to resist pressure and complete the probe into Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's law certificate, despite legal challenges.
Rights Group Rejects Ojukwu University Renaming
Intersociety rejects Anambra Governor Soludo's renaming of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University's Uli campus after ex-Gov Mbadinuju, citing his poor record.
OpenAI Was My Idea Before Loot, Musk Tells Court
Elon Musk testifies that OpenAI was his idea before executives shifted it to profit-driven model, seeking $150 billion in damages and a return to nonprofit status.
HURIWA Decries Political Victimisation in Imo, Seeks FG Help
HURIWA raises alarm over political victimisation and violence against opposition figures in Imo State, calling for federal intervention to prevent escalation.
Mobile Credit Suspension Tests Nigeria's Regulatory Framework
The suspension of mobile credit services by MTN and Airtel threatens 156 million subscribers, raising concerns over regulatory compliance and judicial authority in Nigeria's fintech sector.
EFCC Probes VCs Over Inflated Contracts, Diverted Fees
EFCC chairman Olanipekun Olukayode reveals investigations into Nigerian university vice chancellors for inflated contracts, ghost workers, and diverted student fees, urging tech adoption.
Weak Audit Trail, Opacity in FG Spending Undermine FRA
Nigeria's delayed audit reports and weak oversight fuel opacity in federal spending, threatening fiscal transparency and economic reforms under the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
EFCC Probes VCs Over Inflated Contracts, Fees Diversion
EFCC investigates Nigerian VCs for inflated contracts and student fee diversion. Chairman Olukoyede also says 60% of university students are involved in cybercrime.
Why Nigerians Should Not Be Poor: Government Failure
High poverty persists in Nigeria despite vast resources. Government policies and corruption are blamed, with World Bank and global indices highlighting crises in health, hunger, and financial security.
FG Inaugurates NUPRC, NALDA Boards, Demands Transparency
The Federal Government inaugurates NUPRC and NALDA boards, demanding transparency in oil and agriculture sectors to boost food security and economic growth.
WARDC Decries Rising Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
WARDC launches a report exposing widespread online harassment, cyberstalking, and image-based abuse against women and girls in Nigeria and Kenya, urging legal reforms.
Arewa Forum Debunks Vehicle Tax Claim, Backs FG Reforms
The Arewa Socio-Economic Forum has dismissed viral reports of a new vehicle tax, urging Nigerians to verify information from official sources and supporting ongoing fiscal reforms.
Arewa Forum Rejects Fake Vehicle Tax, Backs Reforms
The Arewa Socio-Economic Forum debunks false claims of a new vehicle tax, warning of fraud, and expresses support for ongoing fiscal reforms in Nigeria.
AAFN Launches Tool to Combat Misinformation
AAFN launches a toolkit including a music album and notebooks to fight fake news, targeting all 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
FG Approves 2026-2035 Nutrition Policy to End Malnutrition
The National Council on Nutrition approved Nigeria's 2026-2035 National Policy on Food and Nutrition, directing states to establish nutrition councils within three months.
Court Sought on INEC Appointments Over Political Ties
A rights group asks the Federal High Court to interpret Section 156 of the Constitution on whether past political party affiliation disqualifies one from INEC appointment.
Nigerian Lawyer Meets King Charles III at Palace Reception
Nigerian human rights lawyer Mbasekei Martin Obono attended a royal reception at St James's Palace, engaging King Charles III and Queen Camilla on justice and cultural heritage.
Rural Women Urged to Use AI for Justice Access
NIPSS Director-General Prof Ayo Omotayo urges rural women to leverage AI and mobile platforms for faster access to justice, legal aid, and discrimination reporting.
Woman Criticizes Gender Roles Over Husband Carrying Baby
Udochukwu Favour Osinachi criticizes societal gender roles after people judge her husband for carrying their baby during evening strolls, emphasizing shared parenting.
18-Month SIM Reallocation Delay Sought by Lawmakers
House of Representatives urges NCC to extend SIM reassignment waiting period to 18 months to protect Nigerians from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations.
Policy Experts Call for Overhaul of Nigeria BITs
Policy experts call for complete overhaul of Nigeria's Bilateral Investment Treaties to protect national interests, human rights, and align with sustainable development goals.
Ghana Ends US Aid Talks Over Data Privacy
Ghana has terminated negotiations for a US aid agreement after Washington demanded access to citizens' personal data, citing privacy concerns.
Adeleke Campaign Rejects Financial Opacity Claims
Osun Governor Adeleke's campaign council dismisses opposition claims of financial opacity, citing BudgIT's 100% fiscal transparency score for Q3 2025.
WARDC Report Exposes Digital Violence Surge Against Women
WARDC unveils a new report on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls in Nigeria and Kenya, highlighting online harassment, cyberstalking, and image-based abuse.
SDP Hails Judiciary Over Restoration of Gabam Led NWC
SDP welcomes restoration of Gabam's leadership after INEC recognition, hails judiciary's role in upholding rule of law, and calls for unity among members.
Lagos Denies Sanwo-Olu Resignation Report
Lagos State Government dismisses Sahara Reporters' claim that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign on health grounds, calling it fake news.
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