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Ex-Presidential Aide Akande Slams Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech for Missing Empathy and Transparency
Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has expressed disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, arguing that although the president emphasized economic progress, the...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has expressed disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, arguing that although the president emphasized economic progress, the address lacked compassion and failed to confront the difficult challenges Nigerians continue to face. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily this past Thursday, Akande acknowledged that Tinubu’s speech was arguably...

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Nigerians Demand Tinubu Reveal Full List of Cash Transfer Beneficiaries
Citizens across Nigeria are urging President Bola Tinubu to disclose the names of recipients benefiting from the government’s cash transfer initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable...

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Politics Today
5 days ago5 days ago

Citizens across Nigeria are urging President Bola Tinubu to disclose the names of recipients benefiting from the government’s cash transfer initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families nationwide. During his Independence Day speech commemorating Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, President Tinubu reiterated that his administration has allocated N330 billion to assist eight million impoverished and at-risk households through...

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Abbas Pledges Full Transparency in Naira-for-Crude Policy: Reps Take a Stand
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged that the Green Chamber will uphold transparency, accountability, and the effective execution...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged that the Green Chamber will uphold transparency, accountability, and the effective execution of the federal government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy. Speaking through the minority leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, during the launch of the Ad-hoc Committee tasked with overseeing the policy’s implementation, Abbas highlighted...

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African Parliaments Take Bold Action to Stop $587 Billion Annual Revenue Losses
On Monday, legislators from across Africa gathered in Abuja to devise collaborative measures aimed at halting the continent’s staggering annual financial outflow of $587 billion,...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On Monday, legislators from across Africa gathered in Abuja to devise collaborative measures aimed at halting the continent’s staggering annual financial outflow of $587 billion, a figure highlighted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) earlier this year. This meeting coincides with Nigeria’s National Assembly reaffirming its dedication to launching the National Assembly Budget and Research...

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Reps Urgently Seek Full Disclosure on ₦2.4tn Contractor Payments
The House of Representatives has instructed the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, to submit a detailed spreadsheet outlining all payments disbursed to contractors from...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The House of Representatives has instructed the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, to submit a detailed spreadsheet outlining all payments disbursed to contractors from the ₦2.4 trillion allocated by the government for project execution. This order comes after the Office of the Accountant-General confirmed that about ₦2.4 trillion had been authorized for release to...

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Thousands Unite in Manila’s Massive Anticorruption Protests: A Powerful Stand Against Corruption
In July, President Marcos revealed irregularities in nearly 9,855 flood-control initiatives valued at over $9.5 billion. Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025 Click here...

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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

In July, President Marcos revealed irregularities in nearly 9,855 flood-control initiatives valued at over $9.5 billion. Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share In Manila, the capital of the Philippines, thousands have taken to the streets, expressing outrage over a corruption scandal tied to flood control...

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Kebbi NASS Caucus Slams Ex-AGF Malami for Alleged ‘Breach of Public Peace
On Friday, members of the Kebbi State Caucus in the National Assembly demanded the arrest and legal prosecution of former Minister of Justice and Attorney...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

On Friday, members of the Kebbi State Caucus in the National Assembly demanded the arrest and legal prosecution of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, accusing him of disturbing public peace within the state. During a press conference in Abuja, Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central and...

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Nigerian Legislature to Host Dynamic Regional Conference for Public Accounts Committees
The upcoming conference will focus on strengthening the capabilities of Public Accounts and Finance Committees to enhance their oversight functions concerning public debt management and...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The upcoming conference will focus on strengthening the capabilities of Public Accounts and Finance Committees to enhance their oversight functions concerning public debt management and government borrowing practices. This event, hosted by the Nigerian legislature, aims to foster regional collaboration and knowledge exchange among parliamentary committees responsible for financial accountability. Source: Premium Times Nigeria

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Obasanjo Calls Out Successors for Failing to Tackle Corruption Head-On
Obasanjo Reflects on Nigeria’s Persistent Corruption Crisis Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep disappointment over the failure of successive governments to effectively tackle...

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1 month ago1 month ago

Obasanjo Reflects on Nigeria’s Persistent Corruption Crisis Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep disappointment over the failure of successive governments to effectively tackle corruption, which remains a significant challenge in the country. In his upcoming book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo argues that the lack of sustained anti-corruption efforts beyond his administration has...

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FG Unveils Bold Reforms to Stop VIPs from Misusing Security Services
The Federal Government has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at halting the inappropriate allocation of police officers and security personnel to Very Important Persons (VIPs)....

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Federal Government has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at halting the inappropriate allocation of police officers and security personnel to Very Important Persons (VIPs). Officials emphasize that the overextension of elite security resources for VIP protection undermines the overall safety of the general public. This move reflects a commitment to optimizing security deployment across...

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