A Cover Story That Captured Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Debate WHEN TELL magazine appeared on newsstands on 29 November 2004, its cover carried one of the most provocative headlines of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: “Seven Governors Who Can Buy Nigeria.” Inside the publication, however, the feature bore a different title: “Their Greedy Excellencies.” The report alleged that Nigerian […]
By UBONG RICH Following the Seaport Trail How a Change in Location Sparked a Broader Conversation About Governance & Public Accountability A Different Perspective FOR many Akwa Ibom residents, conversations about the Ibom Deep Seaport have become increasingly emotional, often centring on identity, geography and politics. Yet, several public commentators argue that another issue deserves equal […]
By BEST NNAZOM The Politics of Loyalty and the Burden of Expectations ONE of the more striking developments in recent weeks has been the vigorous defence of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by many social media users from Ukwuani and Ndokwa communities following allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). What makes the […]
Government Flags Major Payroll Irregularities THE Cross River State Government has uncovered more than 2,000 questionable payroll records following an ongoing verification exercise aimed at sanitising the state’s wage structure. The discovery includes invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), duplicate entries, and suspected ghost workers, particularly within the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Audit Designed […]
By ROSAMARY GLORIOUS ARIOLE Nigeria’s Expanding Debt Profile and the Search for Measurable Outcomes BEHOLD the growing list of loans accumulated under the current administration. The numbers are large. The projects are numerous. The justifications are often expressed in technical language. And for many Nigerians, the question remains remarkably simple: what exactly are these loans funding, […]