…wallets, saying such trends informed the need for proactive action. He noted that public officials were now stealing funds and moving them into crypto wallets within 24 hours, often through young people, making recovery difficult. “At the press of a button, you can collapse the entire banking industry in Nigeria. Most…

…he said. The lawmaker acknowledged that political actors were entitled to subject public officials to legitimate scrutiny but argued that elections should ultimately be about competing visions and solutions for the country. “Nigerians deserve a campaign of ideas, not an endless recycling of allegations. If anybody beli…

…you are out,” he said. The remark sparked concerns over the use of political rhetoric by public officials as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections. Reacting, Amnesty International said, “Authoritatively saying that those who will not vote APC must leave Kuje area council is a call to violence and d…

…windfall of dollars is already being recycled back to the developed world by fraudulent public officials. It is in order to break this vicious cycle that Governor Uduaghan and people who think like him are urging the people of Delta State to start preparing for a future without oil. Furthermore, even the most optimisti…

…sector. According to him, Nigeria needs more “mad men”—his description of courageous public officials prepared to confront powerful interests, dismantle dysfunctional systems and deliver measurable results in the country’s oil and gas sector. Murray-Bruce stressed that the petroleum sector requires transformational lea…

…the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other public officials.

…Goodluck Jonathan has kicked against the emerging trend of serving governors, senior public officials and political gladiators descending on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. The former President warned that the practice wit…

…the country’s security challenges through dedicated funding. He said although some public officials might be sincere in their efforts, others could have been compromised, urging Nigerians to give the initiative a chance before passing judgment. Adewinbi said, “It is commendable that they are coming together for the fir…

…contractors, saying such concerns should not be dismissed in a democratic setting and public officials should be held accountable for their actions. Marketers back Tinubu However, the Port Harcourt Refinery Host Community Bulk Petroleum Retailers Association pledged to work towards doubling the votes Tinubu received in…

…Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about…

…kidnapping and banditry are evolving, with criminals increasingly targeting schools, public officials and vulnerable communities. Security analyst, Sam Otoboeze, said the country’s kidnapping crisis was no longer driven solely by ransom payments but had also evolved into a strategy of intimidation designed to spread fe…

…Air Fleet should be maintained. The question is why the comfort and mobility of public officials should receive more predictable funding than the equipment, logistics and operational resources required by personnel confronting terrorists and bandits. We call for the immediate release of duly appropriated capital funds…

…funds were released or expended, and whether politically exposed persons or senior public officials played any direct or indirect role. “We are concerned that the committee failed to rigorously question police investigators regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Dolapo Tanimola and that represents a ma…

…SERAP said, “Anyone suspected to be responsible—including contractors, companies and public officials implicated in the report—should be promptly prosecuted, while all missing public funds, firearms and ammunition should be fully recovered, secured and properly accounted for.” In the letter dated 1 August 2026 and sign…

By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoc…

…than ceremonies that merely entertain us. My desire is to bring together citizens, public officials, professionals and young people to reflect on the future we want to build together. As I have emphasised throughout this interview, anyone who hopes to live long should be concerned that Nigeria’s average life expectancy…

…the reach of parliamentary oversight,” he said. He added that persistent refusal by public officials to honour invitations from the legislature undermines democratic governance, weakens public confidence and erodes the constitutional system of checks and balances. The committee reaffirmed its determination to deploy ev…

…out more money to educate their children while at the same time opportunities exist for public officials to personally extract properties to the equivalent value of N212 billion. And this argument goes beyond Malami as an individual public official. The government cannot, again in good conscience, be actively pursuing…

…According to the NGE, the memorial lecture provides a platform for media leaders, public officials and civil society organisations to reflect on issues of nation-building, governance and the role of journalism in society. Newspaper proprietors, managing directors, editors-in-chief, civil society groups, students and le…

…proven guilty, warning against what he described as the growing tendency to convict public officials in the court of public opinion before investigations are concluded. He further noted that there had been no indictment, prosecution or recommendation for disciplinary action against Gbajabiamila that could justify calls…

…Assembly to incorporate Yoruba deities Sango and Ogun into the oath of office for public officials to fight corruptionFalola made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the inauguration of the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, OyoThe professor clarified he was not…

…concerns about the credibility and perceived independence of the process if key public officials connected to the allegations remain in office while the investigation is ongoing. “In the interest of justice, public confidence, and international best practice, those whose actions are under investigation should temporari…

…further claimed that many Nigerians are unaware of their civic rights and alleged that public officials use state resources to educate their children and relatives abroad while neglecting the welfare of citizens. The cleric also referenced Nnamdi Kanu, suggesting that outspoken critics of the government are often targe…

…claims on social media. He called for caution in assessing allegations against public officials, stressing that truth should be determined by evidence. The post I have never been a fugitive, Senator Imasuen tells critics appeared first on Vanguard News.

…wouldn't do it," he said. He questioned why anyone should treat unproven claims against public officials as something to be managed rather than investigated while also dismissing claims that Adeyemi is in hiding for fear of his life. "Which life? Is your life bigger than the lives of other people in the country?" he as…