Category: Governance
Police Warn Officers About Sowore, Claim Activist Uses Hidden Cameras in Glasses, Pen
Internal WhatsApp messages reveal security concerns over human rights activist Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have circulated warnings across internal WhatsApp groups cautioning colleagues to be vigilant when interacting with Omoyele Sowore, the human rights activist and former presidential candidate, whom they accuse of secretly recording police operations with concealed devices. “Don’t Fall Victim…
Atiku Accuses Senate President Akpabio of Corruption and Abuse of Women, Citing PDP “Weakness”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, labeling him as “corrupt” and accusing him of habitual abuse of women. The allegations come amid growing scrutiny of the National Assembly’s swift approval of President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration in Rivers State. “Compromised Leadership” in PDP In a…
EFCC Re-arraigns Former NSA Sambo Dasuki Over N33.2 Billion Arms Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, alongside three others over alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion meant for arms procurement. The fresh arraignment before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Abuja High Court follows the reassignment of the case by the FCT Chief Judge,…
Ethics Committee Hearing on Akpabio Sexual Harassment Allegations Descends Into Chaos
The Senate Ethics Committee’s hearing into sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio turned contentious on Wednesday as Senator Nwaebonyi launched a verbal attack on former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, calling her “an insult to womanhood.” The proceedings, which were meant to investigate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition against Akpabio, quickly devolved into disorder…
Governor Otti Pledges Immediate Rehabilitation of ABSU Facilities After Shocking Inspection
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has issued a public apology to students of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) following his unscheduled visit that revealed the deplorable state of infrastructure at the institution. The governor, who visited the campus after Sunday service at Assemblies of God Church in Umuahia, expressed dismay during his on-the-spot assessment of…
Kano Information Commissioner Orders Arrest of Journalist Over Critical Report
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has sparked widespread condemnation after allegedly orchestrating the arrest of Buhari Abba, editor of Kano Times, over a published article critical of his office. The arrest, which took place on February 24, 2025, followed the publication of an opinion piece titled “Dear Governor Yusuf, Beware of…
Niger State Assembly Speaker Sparks Controversy After Awarding N7 Million to Failed Councillorship Aspirant
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, has drawn widespread criticism after publicly presenting N7 million in cash to his personal assistant, Ibrahim Awwal, who lost his bid for a councilorship seat in Mariga Local Government Area. The controversial gesture occurred during a public gathering where the Speaker dismissed Awwal’s…
Rivers State Announces Leadership Changes as Head of Service Resigns
The Rivers State Government has announced significant changes to its administrative leadership following the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Iyingi Brown as Acting Head of Service. Dr. Brown previously served…
Federal Police Attempt to Re-Arrest TikToker During Lagos Court Appearance
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja, has moved to re-arrest social media personality Olumide Ogunsanwo (popularly known as Seaking) during his court appearance at a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday. The action relates to videos allegedly critical of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
#EndSARS: Nigerian Court Adjourns Case of 22 Brutality Victims Till May 28
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has adjourned the case of 22 victims of police brutality to May 28, 2025, after key defendants—including the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State authorities—failed to appear in court. Victims Recount Horrors of Lekki Toll Gate Arrest One victim, speaking to journalists, described the violent crackdown…