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SERAP Takes INEC to Court Over Alleged N800 Billion Diversion by APC Governors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued INEC, demanding an investigation into allegations that APC governors diverted N800 billion in public funds for President Tinubu's campaign.
Sam Amadi and ICPC Chief Condemn Academic Corruption in Nigeria
Academic leaders and ICPC officials met at Yakubu Gowon University to demand an end to corruption in Nigerian higher education, citing concerns over fake professorships, exam fraud, and sexual harassment.
Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
Ikeja Court Admits Godwin Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in $4.5bn Fraud Case
A court in Ikeja has cleared the way for the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele by admitting his contested statements as evidence in a multi-billion dollar fraud case.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Sent to Kuje Prison Following Graft Charges
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje prison after appearing in court to face a four-count corruption charge brought by the Federal Government.
Senate Launches Investigation into Safe Schools Initiative Failures
The Nigerian Senate is investigating the Safe Schools Initiative due to allegations of financial mismanagement and the failure of the program to curb school kidnappings despite N144 billion in funding.
Atiku’s Aide Calls for Gbajabiamila Investigation Amid PFIPC Fraud Claims
Atiku Abubakar’s aide, Demola Olarenwaju, is urging security agencies to investigate Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila over his alleged ties to the fraudulent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
FUTATH Management Pledges Legal Action Against Employment Scam Perpetrators
The Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure, has announced plans to take legal action against staff members linked to an employment fraud scheme that swindled job seekers.
SERAP Demands Answers from Akpabio and Abbas Over ₦1.3bn Budget Allocation for Non-Existent Council
SERAP has issued a formal demand to National Assembly leaders to explain how ₦1.3 billion was allocated to a non-existent presidential council in the 2026 budget.
Peter Obi labels Tinubu administration corrupt over alleged ₦8.83 trillion budget discrepancy
Peter Obi accuses the Tinubu government of deep-seated corruption, citing an IMF report that claims ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 spending was omitted from the national budget.