Auditor-General: ₦33.7bn cash transfers unverified, audit blocked
The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) says it could not verify whether N33.75 billion disbursed as cash transfers to more than 3.29 million vulnerable households in 2023…
Obi shared money to PDP delegates in 2022, claims Wike’s aide
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged the perception that Peter Obi does not spend money in pursuing political office. Olayinka…
UN backs map showing Africa’s true size
The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a new world map aimed at providing a more accurate representation of the size of Africa and other continents. The resolution, led by…
Atiku: I established my ₦3m per session university to help Almajiri children
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has defended his contributions to education and the welfare of children in northern Nigeria following criticism over the Almajiri system. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
Duke: Desperate politicians resort to human sacrifice for power
Former Cross River State governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has triggered outrage after alleging that some Nigerian politicians resort to human sacrifice in their desperation…
‘Tell Nigerians what I’ve done wrong’ — Obi challenges Nigerians to scrutinise him, Kwankwaso
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and that of his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and expose any wrongdoing they…
2027 presidency: Wike’s aide says Obi, Sowore not serious contenders
Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said some presidential candidates in the 2027 general election are not contesting to win but to…
ICC dismisses petition seeking probe into kidnappings in Nigeria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged “systemic kidnappings” in Nigeria as crimes against humanity. The petition was dismissed on September 1 by…
Atiku will subsidise electricity bills if elected, says Amaechi
Former Rivers State governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, says the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will restore electricity subsidies if elected president in 2027. Amaechi…
Defence minister: El-Rufai divided Kaduna, did ‘terrible things’ in state
Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, has accused Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, of taking actions that allegedly divided the state and worsened tensions among residents. Gen Musa made…