Tag: #Accountability
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LAGOS 2027: ADEDIRAN RUNS TO BOOST INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, the visionary leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, is setting his sights on becoming the next governor of Lagos State. His drive? To push forward a Lagos where governance is inclusive and development touches everyone. In a recent chat with NAN, Adediran shared that his bid isn’t just about personal ambition. It’s about…
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
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INSIDE ABUJA: POWER PLAYERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON PUBLIC DEBT OVERSIGHT
At the 11th WAAPAC Conference, top watchdogs and press chiefs unite to sharpen the teeth of parliamentary oversight on Nigeria’s mounting public debt. From left, WAAPAC President Issouf Traure, NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike, House Committee Chair Bamidele Salam, and Auditor General Shaakaa Chira convene at the National Assembly for a high-stakes chat on public…
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EFCC URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE TRANSPARENCY TO DEFEAT CORRUPTION
Anti-graft boss calls on media and citizens to unite for good governance and a corruption-free Nigeria. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode urged Nigerians to commit to transparency and accountability during the ACSPN conference in Delta. Highlighting corruption as the root of many national challenges, he called on media practitioners to intensify investigative journalism and stop glamorizing…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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EX-TUC PRESIDENT SLAMS K1 DE ULTIMATE’S AIRPORT BEHAVIOUR, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Former TUC President Peter Esele has expressed deep disappointment over Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate’s refusal to follow airport rules, highlighting the broader problem of impunity in Nigeria. K1 was barred from boarding a ValueJet flight from Abuja to Lagos for trying to carry a flask with liquid over the permitted 100ml. The situation escalated…
