FG Unveils Pilot Reforms to Fix Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Federal Government has launched a bold plan to reform Nigeria’s ailing electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot overhaul of two of the country’s worst-performing Distribution Companies (DisCos). Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the initiative following a strategic meeting in Abuja with officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where a […]
CBN Cautions Nigerians Against Fraudulent Contracts, Loans, and Grants
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about individuals and groups falsely claiming to represent the bank in offering contracts, loans, grants, and intervention funds. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hakama Sidi Ali, the acting director of corporate communications at the CBN, reiterated the warning first issued on […]
PDP Appoints Saraki to Lead Reconciliation Ahead of NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former Senate President Bukola Saraki as the head of a newly constituted reconciliation committee, in a bid to address deepening internal rifts ahead of its crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for the end of May. The move was agreed upon during a high-level meeting on Sunday […]
Netanyahu Denies Ceasefire Deal Despite Expected Release of U.S.-Israeli Hostage by Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no ceasefire or prisoner exchange agreement had been reached with Hamas, even as the group prepared to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in what it called a goodwill gesture toward U.S. President Donald Trump. Alexander, believed to be the last surviving U.S. citizen held in Gaza, is […]
Trump to Sign Executive Order Tying U.S. Drug Prices to Lowest Global Rates
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will sign an executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices by pegging them to the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations—a move he framed as long-overdue economic justice for American consumers. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the order, set to be signed Monday morning, […]
Hamas to Release US-Israeli Captive Amid Direct Ceasefire Talks with U.S.
Hamas announced on Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier and dual U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza, as part of an effort to advance ceasefire negotiations and resume humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. In an official statement, the Palestinian group confirmed it is now engaged in direct talks with […]
CSO Demands EFCC Probe into Alleged N70bn Fraud Under Matawalle’s Tenure
The Zamfara Anti-Corruption and Security Watchdog has called for an immediate investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into alleged mismanagement of funds during the tenure of former governor Bello Matawalle. This demand comes as protests and calls for the EFCC to investigate Matawalle have gained momentum, particularly now that he serves as […]
PDP Governors Hold Critical Meeting Amid Defections and Internal Strife
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened for a crucial meeting with party leaders at the Bauchi governor’s lodge in Abuja. The gathering, organized by the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, also saw the attendance of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Present at the […]
Peter Obi Urges Young Africans to Fight Corruption, Lead with Integrity
Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has charged young Africans to take ownership of the continent’s future by combating corruption and promoting visionary leadership rooted in integrity. Delivering a keynote address at the University of Cambridge’s African Together conference, themed “The Making of Africa’s Future Presidents”, Obi challenged youth from across the continent […]
SERAP Pressures CBN to Disclose Direct Payments to Local Governments
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to confirm whether the apex bank has begun direct disbursement of Federation Account allocations to the country’s 774 local government councils in line with a Supreme Court ruling. In a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated […]
