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Columnist Questions Tinubu Presidency Over Carelessness, Corruption Claims

January 31, 2026

Columnist Ugoji Egbujo has criticised the presidency of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging patterns of carelessness, clumsiness and corruption in governance that weaken public confidence and ethical standards. Egbujo outlined his concerns in a column titled “Is Tinubu’s Presidency Careless, Clumsy and Corrupt?” published on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The column focuses on recent presidential […]

Emefiele Trial: Witness Says He Took Responsibility for $2.5m Illegal CBN Withdrawal

January 29, 2026

In the ongoing trial of Mr Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a prosecution witness on Thursday told an FCT High Court that he alone was responsible for a $2.5 million portion of $6.23 million illegally withdrawn from the apex bank. The witness’s testimony was delivered before Justice Hamza Muazu […]

Sharia Council Tells INEC It Will Not Accept Compromised Polls in 2027

January 29, 2026

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has declared that it will not recognise or legitimise any election it considers compromised ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process must be protected. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, during the Council’s Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture and […]

DSS Frees Ogun Pastor and Associates After Public Outcry

January 21, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have released Pastor Kayode Olawoye and two of his associates who were detained earlier in Abeokuta, Ogun State, after significant public outcry over their arrest. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following widespread criticism of the detention on social media and among civil rights […]

EFCC Quizzes Benue Officials Over Alleged N4.6bn Fraud

January 21, 2026

Some principal officers of the Benue State Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and associated consultants are currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi as part of an investigation into an alleged N4.6 billion fraud involving local government funds. The development was reported on Tuesday, January 21, 2026. The […]

Court Orders INEC to Recognise David Mark‑Led ADC List for FCT Area Council Poll

January 20, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of candidates forwarded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar […]

₦1.62 Trillion Budget & the Politics of Deception: Why Enugu’s Election-Year Budget Raises Serious Red Flag

January 19, 2026

By Parcel Ogbonna The Anambra Question: Where the Numbers Stop Making Sense If there is one comparison that strips Enugu State’s proposed ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget of its theatrical shine, it is Anambra State. Anambra is not just another South-East peer. It is governed by a globally recognised economist, a former Governor of the Central […]

FG Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome Over UK Property Forgery

January 19, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a three-count criminal charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alleging forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The charge was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Federal […]

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending

January 18, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged failures to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since the start of the current administration on May 29, 2023. The lawsuit was filed […]

“Tomorrow Is Not Here”: Cleric Warns Against Slogan-Driven Governance

January 18, 2026

by Rev. Christopher Nwafor, Enugu A strongly worded commentary by Rev. Christopher Nwafor has sparked debate across Enugu and beyond, challenging the popular political slogan “Tomorrow Is Here” and warning that declarations without planning amount to deception rather than leadership. In a statement released on Tuesday, the cleric argued that political slogans should clarify vision, […]