Probe ₦94.4bn allegedly diverted, unremitted oil funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Abuja and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to urgently account for over ₦94.4 billion in public funds reportedly diverted, unremitted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent.” The grave allegations are documented in […]
Minor arrested over alleged viral hotel assault video in Delta
By Ochuko Akuopha Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the alleged viral sexual assault video of a 16-year-old girl at a hotel in Ughelli.Recounting her ordeal in a video released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Bright Edafe, at the command’s headquarters in Asaba, the […]
Court freezes Osun accounts over $13.9m arbitration award
By Nnamdi Ojiego The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered commercial banks to place a ‘Post No Debit’ restriction on accounts operated by the Osun State Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited.Justice D.E. Osiagor issued the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, […]
VERBATIM: What Atiku, Obi, Makinde really want as 90+ countries subsidise fuel to ease hardship
By Luminous Jannamike Across the world, governments are cushioning motorists and businesses from a fresh oil shock. Nigeria’s 2027 debate is shifting from whether subsidy should exist to what form it should take, what it will cost and who will carry the bill. The latest petrol-price shock has produced an awkward reality for governments that […]
SUBSIDY SHOWDOWN: Tinubu resists pressure, steps up palliatives – Atiku, Obi, Makinde, Adebayo, workers, others insist on restoration
Experts: Preserve reforms while aggressively mitigating social and economic costs By Nnamdi Ojiego The issue of fuel subsidy has returned to the front burner and is raging fiercely barely three months to the general elections.The presidential and National Assembly Elections hold on January 16, 2027 while governorship and state assembly polls hold two weeks later.Former […]
PDP Secretary inaugurates Madumere Campaign Council
By Chinonso Alozie OWERRI — The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has inaugurated the campaign council of former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, ahead of the 2027 Imo East Senatorial District election. The inauguration, held at the PDP state secretariat in Owerri, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, […]
