Low Turnout and Voter Apathy ELECTIONS into the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, held on 21 February, have raised questions about Nigeria’s electoral preparedness ahead of 2027. Conducted under the amended Electoral Act 2026, these polls were not merely routine; they served as a test of the Act and a […]
Following the Money FRESH details have emerged in the ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with security agencies tracing ₦835 million in suspected funding to two private companies and their promoters. Investigators say former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed ₦785 million—described as the largest share of the funds—through […]
By ENUBUZOR CHUKWUDI Claims, Counterclaims and the Politics of Accountability FRESH allegations circulating in political circles have reignited debate over fiscal management and accountability in Delta State, with former and current governors coming under renewed scrutiny. The claims compare budget sizes and infrastructure delivery under former governor James Ibori, his successor Ifeanyi Okowa, and incumbent governor […]
FG Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception Cybercrime Charges Filed at Federal High Court THE Federal Government has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were lodged before the […]
“THE PROMISE OF EASY MONEY” A Message That Changed Everything “IT was just a message. One simple message.” That is how Kolawole Ariba (not his real name) still begins the story of how he lost nearly ₦600,000 to an online task-based job scam. The father of two remembers the date vividly—21 February 2025—the day realisation […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIA has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) global money laundering and terrorist financing watchlist — a development widely regarded as a major boost to the country’s financial credibility and international standing. The announcement came at the conclusion of the FATF plenary meeting on Friday, where the intergovernmental […]
CONFUSION has surrounded reports that Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), resigned under pressure from security agencies. Some reports suggested that operatives of the EFCC and DSS forced him to sign a resignation letter. The Presidency has denied these claims, confirming that Ojulari remains the substantive […]
RESIDENTS of Onicha Quarters, Ubulu-Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reopen investigations into an alleged misappropriation of ₦245 million released for the rehabilitation of the Onicha-Uku/Onicha-Ugbo Road, a project awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2015. The […]