…about Taiwan in November that angered Beijing. Chinese ships last entered waters Japan claims as its territory on June 10, but it is rare for vessels to approach Japanese fishing boats. The coast guard "issued orders to leave... successfully forcing the Chinese coast guard vessels to leave Japanese territorial waters b…

…PFIPC opened an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. While responding to claims made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the PFIPC, the Presidency had said Adeyemi misled OAGF and opened a CBN account. "The Police found that Adeyemi, using the fake documents he created, fraudulen…

…not secure the desired party tickets were reported to be misleading the public with fake claims through social media even as their supporters do more to create crisis within the party. "For the avoidance of doubt, nothing has changed from what was made public last week. The names submitted to INEC are as follows: Senat…

…African National Congress (ANC) member, requested a detailed explanation following claims by former agriculture minister John Steenhuisen alleging that public affairs firm Resolve Communications facilitated engagements between government ministers and private clients, including Starlink. Resolve Communications, owned b…

…trial over allegations of forgery, impersonation and related offences arising from claims linked to the purported Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council. The case is pending before the court. As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Police Command had not issued an official statement confirm…

…he questioned the rationale for taking on more debt at a time when the government claims to have higher revenues. According to him, the impact of the current borrowing spree is being felt in reduced public service delivery, particularly in capital expenditure, as debt servicing now consumes a significant portion of ava…

…the 44-year 6-3-3-4 system do not stand up to any critical scrutiny or logic. First, it claims the aim is to reduce school dropouts. It said there are about 80,000 public primary schools to some 15,000 junior secondary schools. This imbalance, the administration argues, has contributed to overcrowding and limited acces…

…discharging its functions under the 1999 Constitution.'" Continuing, Bamidele dismissed claims that the proposal was politically motivated, insisting that it emerged from extensive consultations with the executive, the Nigeria Governors' Forum, the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures and the leadership of the…

…emergency asset, not just a youth programme," it added. The coalition also dismissed claims that the proposed reforms would introduce digital innovation into the scheme, noting that many of its administrative processes had already been automated. "It is difficult to present digitalisation as a new reform when the NYSC…

…Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting the Presidency “cannot escape accountability” over claims involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The opposition party said the controversy leaves the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities. If its own account is correct, it points to a catast…

…public hearings and stakeholder engagements across the country. Bamidele also dismissed claims that the proposal was driven by partisan interests, insisting that it emerged from extensive consultations with the Executive, the Nigeria Governors' Forum, the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures and the leadership…

…and the 2027 general elections while resisting the amplification of unverified electoral claims and divisive narratives. They equally committed to promoting gender-sensitive reporting, strengthening newsroom safety, conducting step-down training for colleagues and communities, and expanding media literacy initiatives.…

…as a serious concern for fiscal transparency and accountability. HURIWA said the claims, which it noted were highlighted during the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation and referenced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, should be subjected to a transparent forensic investigation rather…

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The government said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the…

…has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what he described as findings from the Interna…

…with organisations like the WFP to bridge funding gaps before this crisis escalates and claims more lives, especially those of children. "A prosperous Nigeria, free from hunger, is achievable, but it requires leadership that prioritises the welfare of its citizens. I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN'…

…mob descended on her. She was beaten mercilessly before her body was set ablaze. These claims directly contradict the version presented by the Kaduna State Police Command. Police insisted that officers did not surrender the woman to the mob. Rather, they maintain that hundreds of people overwhelmed the station, overpow…

The IMF disclosure came amid controversy over the alleged PFIPC, following claims that the body operated within government circles despite the Presidency insisting that no such agency was created by President Bola Tinubu. The controversy has generated calls from opposition figures and civil society groups for a compreh…

The management of Osun State University has rejected aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, over allegations of sexual assault reportedly involving some military personnel and members of the university community. PUNCH Online had reported that the Depot Nigerian Army said it has not receive…

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew…

…allegedly bearing the authority of his office were issued, as well as publicly reported claims of bribe payments ranging from N200 million to N600 million allegedly made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. The party also named Adeyemi himself, saying investigators must establish the full extent of his role in the creation, oper…

…close relationships with influential figures in the ruling establishment. Those claims have not been independently verified. Even so, the developments have continued to fuel public debate over the independence of emerging opposition platforms and whether 'fifth columnists' could undermine efforts to build a formidable…

…States and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as other church leaders, arguing that claims suggesting attacks on Christians have ended do not reflect realities on the ground. According to HURIWA, many communities across Nigeria continue to experience killings, kidnappings, displacement and destruction of homes, chu…

…rather than mere accusations,” the statement said. The management also dismissed claims of selective staff capture and the alleged secret inclusion of non-staff members in the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), describing the allegations as entirely unfounded. It maintained that the IPPIS exer…

…in pursuit of a personal and selfish agenda." The Presidency had earlier dismissed claims by Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew that he was appointed to head a presidential agency, maintaining that he was an impostor who allegedly forged official documents to present himself as Director-General of the non-existent PFIPC. Dalung,…