Tag: #Accountability
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SOUTHERN KADUNA COALITION BACKS PROBE OF EL-RUFAI, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY
“No one is above the law” — that’s the message from Southern Kaduna. The Coalition for Southern Kaduna Renaissance has thrown its weight behind security agencies investigating former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged involvement in the wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone lines. Addressing journalists in Kafanchan, Gideon Mutum, speaking for the…
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HILLARY CLINTON CALLS EPSTEIN DEPOSITION “REPETITIVE,” DENIES ANY TIES
Former U.S. Secretary of State says six-hour testimony turned into a political spectacle. Hillary Clinton has criticised her closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee over matters linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, describing the six-hour session as “very long” and “repetitive.” Speaking in New York after Thursday’s hearing, Clinton said she answered every question…
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SENATE DEMANDS CAC REGISTRAR-GENERAL BE SACKED FOR IGNORING SUMMONS
Lawmakers warn of budget freeze if Hussaini Magaji continues to snub the Senate Committee on Finance. The Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to terminate the appointment of CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji for repeatedly failing to appear before the Committee on Finance. The demand came during the Ministry of Finance budget defence session in…
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PUT NIGERIANS FIRST, KAIGAMA TELLS LEADERS, WARNS OVER RISING YOUTH DESPERATION
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has challenged Nigerian leaders to embrace accountability and urgently address youth unemployment, warning that many young graduates are growing increasingly frustrated. Speaking during the opening Mass of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) plenary in Abuja, Kaigama criticised what he described as a pattern of leaders seeking…
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NIGERIA DEFEATS EUROPEAN TECH FIRM, SAVES $6.2M IN LANDMARK ARBITRATION WIN
In a major legal victory, Nigeria has successfully defended itself against a $6.2 million claim by a European technology contractor, avoiding billions in potential payouts. Nigeria secured the decisive win after an arbitration tribunal in Abuja dismissed all claims filed by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-Procurement project handled by the Bureau…
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PROTECTING CHILDREN IN WAR IS CRUCIAL FOR LASTING PEACE – UN
UN warns that child soldiers remain a global crisis, with thousands still exploited in conflicts. The UN’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, has raised the alarm over the continued use of children in warfare, marking the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Frazier highlighted that violations are most severe…
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HOLD GOVERNORS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT — INSTITUTE
Think tank says real development happens at state and local levels, not just in Abuja. The The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state governors and local government chairmen, stressing that the Federal Government has constitutional limits when it comes to grassroots development. Speaking in Abuja, Director-General Lanre Adebayo said governance is…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES FULL AUDIT OF 57 LGs, LCDAs
All eyes on grassroots spending as lawmakers move to tighten accountability. The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked off a comprehensive audit of accounts for all 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs, signalling a tougher stance on transparency and prudent use of public funds at the local level. Opening the exercise in Ikeja, Prince Nureni…
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FCT CONTRACTORS DEMAND PAYMENT OF N5.2BN DEBT FROM WIKE
Contractors warn of protests as unpaid bills strain families and livelihoods. Contractors working on FCTA projects have urged Minister Nyesom Wike to settle over N5.2 billion owed, saying delayed payments are causing severe hardships. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Adebola Benson, Chairman of Indigenous Contractors, said many members are struggling to provide for…
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GAMBARI WARNS: PERSISTENT INSECURITY AND EXCLUSION COULD CRIPPLE NIGERIA
Former Chief of Staff to late President Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has cautioned that ongoing insecurity, inequality, and exclusion in Nigeria could have severe national consequences. Speaking at Al-Qalam University’s 17th Pre-Convocation Lecture in Katsina, Gambari stressed that Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, tested by demography, climate stress, technology, and geopolitics. “A divided North…
