Governance Archives - Page 2 of 22

PDP Declares Victory as INEC Publishes Candidates for 2027 Elections

August 2, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the publication of its presidential and National Assembly candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a decisive moment that confirms its participation in the 2027 general elections and ends months of speculation over the party’s readiness. The opposition party said the PDP candidates list released by […]

FAAN Confirms No Fire at MMIA Terminal 2, Begins Investigation

August 2, 2026

The MMIA fire scare at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, has been traced to the activation of the terminal’s fire suppression system, with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that no actual fire occurred. The authority also announced that normal flight and passenger operations have fully resumed while […]

Tinubu Urged to Probe ₦6.79bn Police Funds Scandal, Recover Missing Firearms

August 2, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into an alleged Police funds scandal involving more than ₦6.79 billion reportedly missing, diverted or misapplied within the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. In a letter dated August 1, 2026, and signed […]

INEC Displays Tinubu Credentials, Shettima’s Documents Ahead of 2027 Election

August 1, 2026

The Tinubu credentials submitted for the 2027 presidential election have been placed on public display by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of the nomination process for the forthcoming general election. The exercise, which commenced on Saturday, features the personal particulars, academic qualifications and supporting documents submitted by President Bola Tinubu of the […]

Wike: New Abuja Roads Are Fueling Real Estate Boom, Jobs

July 31, 2026

Newly constructed roads across Abuja are opening up fresh areas for real estate development and investment, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said. Wike made the disclosure on Friday while inspecting the ongoing access road project to the FCT Fire Service Station in Kaura District. The project links Ring Road II with […]

Subsidy Savings: FG, Labour Clash Over Where the Money Went

July 31, 2026

The Federal Government and organised labour have clashed over the use of subsidy savings following the removal of petrol subsidy in 2023. While the government says the funds helped finance debt obligations, higher salaries and student loans, labour unions have rejected the explanation and demanded verifiable evidence. The disagreement came as Finance Minister and Coordinating […]

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Explain ₦211tn Oil Funds

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking a court order compelling the company to account for ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements under “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses.” The rights group argued that the transactions were not sufficiently explained, […]

Judicial Independence: Bode George Urges NJC to Protect Nigeria’s Courts

July 25, 2026

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to take decisive steps to preserve Judicial Independence, expressing concern over a recent court judgment connected to the party’s leadership dispute. George made the appeal on Friday through an open letter addressed to the […]

House Passes State Police Bill Despite Minority Walkout

July 24, 2026

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the State Police Bill, a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria, despite a protest and walkout by members of the minority caucus over alleged procedural violations during its consideration. The bill secured the constitutionally required two-thirds majority and now moves closer to becoming law, […]

Senate Advances Foreign Aid Management Bill to Boost Transparency

July 22, 2026

The Senate has passed the Foreign aid management bill for second reading, moving forward with legislation aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and coordination in the management of foreign assistance, grants, donations, humanitarian support and concessional financing across Nigeria. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to ensure donor-funded interventions align with national […]