Court Bars Police, FRSC from Fining Over Third-Party Insurance
Federal High Court in Abuja restrains police and FRSC from imposing fines on motorists for lack of third-party insurance, ruling only courts can impose penalties.
Category : Anti-Corruption
Prada Uzodimma: New Model for Disability Inclusion and Education
Prada Uzodimma, a lawyer and disability rights advocate, is transforming education equity and disability inclusion in Nigeria through scholarships and systemic change.
NMA Crisis: Audu-Led Faction Rejects Suspension, Faults EDM
The Bala Audu-led NMA faction rejects the suspension of its president, calling the emergency delegates meeting unconstitutional and invalid.
Tinubu's Reshuffle to Deepen Economic Pain: ASHE
Prince Justice Faloye of ASHE warns that Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle, replacing Wale Edun with Taiwo Oyedele, will worsen Nigeria's economic crisis due to flawed neoliberal policies.
Court Awards N1bn Against Senator Natasha in Defamation Case
A Lokoja High Court awarded N1 billion in damages against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for defaming former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello during a 2022 TV interview.
CSO Urges AGF to Review Victor Giwa Criminal Case
A civil society group calls on the AGF to review the criminal case against lawyer Victor Giwa and two others, citing concerns over civil vs criminal boundaries in Nigeria's justice system.
Ganduje Calls for Special Needs Investment to Curb Begging
Former APC chairman Dr Abdullahi Ganduje calls on governors and partners to invest in persons with disabilities to reduce street begging in Northern Nigeria.
CISLAC Knocks FG Over Weak Tobacco Tax, Seeks Review
CISLAC has criticized the Federal Government's 2026 tobacco tax framework as weak and ineffective, urging alignment with ECOWAS standards and stronger public health measures.
Ganduje Links Street Begging to Neglect of Disabled Persons
Former APC chairman Dr Abdullahi Ganduje attributes widespread street begging in Northern Nigeria to the neglect of persons with disabilities, urging more investment in education and assistive technology.
Influential Pressure Groups Shaping Nigeria's Politics
Discover the key pressure groups in Nigeria like ASUU, NBA, NLC, and Afenifere that influence policy and hold government accountable.
ADC Warns Tinubu on $516m Highway Loan Debt
ADC lawmakers challenge President Tinubu over a $516m loan for the Sokoto-Badagry highway, warning of unsustainable debt and urging accountability.
Senate Faulted Over ₦210tr NNPCL Probe as Wasteful
Civil society groups urge Senate to halt probe into alleged ₦210 trillion missing from NNPCL, calling it wasteful and unfounded, and warning it undermines public trust.
Court Orders Natasha to Pay ₦1 Billion in Defamation Case
Kogi State High Court orders Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to pay ₦1 billion damages for defaming former Governor Yahaya Bello during a TV interview.
Sanusi Questions Tinubu Over Borrowing After Subsidy Removal
Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II questions why President Tinubu continues borrowing despite removing fuel subsidy. Nigerians react.
ADC, Atiku Question $516M Sokoto–Badagry Loan
Atiku Abubakar and the ADC forum challenge the $516 million loan for the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, citing debt sustainability and transparency issues.
Trump threatens big tariff on UK over digital services tax
President Trump threatens a 'big tariff' on the UK over its Digital Services Tax, which he says targets American companies. UK government seeks to ease tensions.
Senate Committee Defends Petition Dismissals, Probes Pensions
Senate Ethics Committee insists its petition dismissals are lawful, not arbitrary. It deepens probe into Afribank retirees' pension crisis with CBN, demanding more evidence.
Atiku Faults Tinubu Over Fresh Loan for Crony Contracts
Atiku Abubakar criticizes Tinubu's $516m loan request for Sokoto-Badagry highway, citing lack of transparency and cronyism.
King Charles Declines Meeting with Epstein Survivor's Brother
Buckingham Palace declines meeting request from Sky Roberts, brother of Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, citing ongoing police inquiries and possible legal action related to Prince Andrew.
MRA, NCC Urge Reading Culture on World Book Day
Media Rights Agenda and Nigerian Copyright Commission call for urgent promotion of reading culture and copyright protection on World Book and Copyright Day 2026.
HURIWA Hails Court Ruling on FCCPC Powers, Seeks Enforcement
HURIWA applauds the Federal High Court ruling affirming FCCPC's powers to protect consumers, especially in aviation, and calls for stricter enforcement to end corporate impunity.
IOM: 8,000 Migrant Deaths in 2025; Nigeria Reforms Borders
The International Organisation for Migration reports 8,000 migrant deaths in 2025, totaling 82,000 since 2014. Nigeria enhances border security with digital reforms.
AHF Nigeria Urges WHO to Finalize Pandemic Deal Annex
AHF Nigeria calls on WHO member states to finalize a binding Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing Annex to the Pandemic Agreement, warning that failure risks repeating COVID-19 inequities.
Delayed Women Seats Bill May Undermine 2027 Polls
The House of Representatives warns that delay in passing the Special Seats for Women Bill could harm inclusive governance ahead of 2027 elections. It also urges a reintegration programme for trafficked Nigerians.
Nigeria's Endless Struggle with Power Sector Darkness and Corruption
Nigeria's power sector remains plagued by darkness and corruption despite privatization and reforms, with frequent grid collapses and inadequate generation.
Wale Edun's Dramatic Exit from Tinubu's Administration
Former Finance Minister Wale Edun exits Bola Tinubu's government amid health issues, altercation rumors, and contradictory statements on Nigeria's borrowing.
FG Arraigns El-Rufai on Amended Security Breach Charges
The Federal Government arraigned former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai on amended charges of national security breach. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Abdulmalik in Abuja.
Nigeria Urged to Review Investment Treaties
Policy experts and civil society leaders call on Nigeria to review outdated bilateral investment treaties, warning of costly arbitration and national interest risks.
BAT-IG Hails Tinubu's Cabinet Reshuffle, Seeks Wider Review
BAT-IG praises President Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle as timely, calls for broader performance review of appointees across all government levels.
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over $516m Loan for Highway Project
Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu over a $516 million loan request for the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, warning it deepens Nigeria's debt trap and lacks transparency.
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