A thorough examination of the Govspend public payments portal has unearthed a startling revelation, shedding light on a questionable expenditure by Nigeria’s Ministry of Justice. Specifically, on June 27, 2024, a sum of N158 million was allocated towards the renovation of toilets within the ministry’s headquarters. This substantial contract was awarded to Blue Furniture Limited,…
In a bid to make elections more cost-effective, the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant slash in salaries for legislators and executive members. The committee suggests reducing legislators’ salaries by 30% and executives’ salaries by 40%. During an interactive session with judiciary and political parties, the committee also considered other proposals to…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, on Monday, proposed an amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act that would mandate the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state Assembly elections on a single day. This proposed change comes in response to longstanding concerns about the cost-effectiveness and logistical challenges of the current…
Police in Edo have detained a 19-year-old native doctor, Timothy Dauda, for allegedly shooting his client, Alex Ezekiel, to death during an “anti-bullet” charm trial. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident on Monday. Yamu said that the incident happened on August 20 in Onumu Community, near Igara, Akoko Edo Local…
The authorities have levied a nine-count charge against Mr. Bristol, alleging that he illegally mobilised support from Nigerian citizens to participate in the recent nationwide hunger protests. The Nigeria Police Force has initiated formal legal proceedings against Isaac Bristol, whom the police have identified as PIDOMNigeria, a prominent whistleblower who has garnered significant attention on…
The payments summed to a total of N250million within those five days. All the payments were made to one organisation, Rock of Ages total events No fewer than five payments within days were made for the decoration of state banquet halls, Sheraton hotel and for decorations for the “First Lady” programmes by the President Bola…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has explained that the United States Federal Aviation Administration delisted Nigeria from Category One Status of the International Aviation Safety Assessment programme over the lack of Nigerian airlines to ply the United States direct routes for two years. This means that Nigerian carriers will not be able to operate directly…
Demonstrators on Monday, stormed parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to protest the lingering fuel crisis in the country. The protest follows the recent admission by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPC Limited that it is indebted to suppliers, a development it acknowledged is hindering regular fuel supply. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and…
A terrifying incident has occurred along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway, as sea pirates have abducted at least 10 travelers. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning, with the victims believed to be traveling between Bonny and Port Harcourt. Israel Pepple, the district Chairman of the MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria Rivers State…
Turkish giants Galatasaray have confirmed that they are in negotiations with Napoli to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a loan deal. The 25-year-old, who has been a target for several top clubs including Chelsea and Al-Ahli, is expected to move to Istanbul after failing to secure a permanent transfer away from Napoli. Osimhen has…
