…found offensive. The judge made clear that criminal legislation does not exist to shield public officials from criticism.According to The Punch, the panel also addressed the scope of prosecutorial authority, warning that while Attorneys-General at both federal and state levels hold broad powers to institute criminal pr…

…who ignore fraudBeyond targeting individual fraudsters, Trump's proposal extends to public officials at the state and local level who were aware of fraudulent activity but chose not to act on it."Under our proposal, if a state or local politician knows about fraud and has the ability to stop it, but does nothing about…

…to consider Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming elections. The LP also called on public officials to govern with empathy, justice and transparency, while prioritising the welfare and wellbeing of citizens. “As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the Labour Party reaffirms its faith in the Nigerian people and…

…development challenges. “How careful are we to ensure that, while insisting on holding public officials to account, we do not lose sight of the bigger picture?” he asked. An analysis published by PUNCH Online in August showed that the combined budgets of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory rose by 47.…

…and international law,” the organisation stated, warning that inflammatory rhetoric from public officials could inflame tension and undermine citizens’ freedom to vote for parties of their choice as the country edges closer to a keenly contested general election. “Political parties and politicians must publicly condemn…

…this point before and I repeat it today,” he stated.On calls for openness, Atiku said public officials should be open to scrutiny and that institutions must be allowed to operate without interference. “The EFCC belongs to Nigeria. It should investigate genuine wrongdoing wherever it finds it. State institutions must no…

…on five areas, including preventive mechanisms, prosecution of offenders, restraint by public officials, respect for the rule of law and possible compensation for Nigerians whose property was damaged or abandoned during attacks. An early-warning mechanism under a proposed Nigeria-South Africa memorandum of understandin…

…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…