THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says it has begun tracking N10 billion constituency and executive projects in Jigawa. Mr Ibrahim Garba, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner in Kano State, said this in a statement in Dutse on Monday. Garba, who oversees the commission’s operations in Jigawa, …

A former police officer in Edo State, Inspector Edith Uduma, has threatened to kill herself and her children following her dismissal from the police force after she exposed an alleged rape incident involving a colleague. She accused the state police command of unjustly dismissing her, saying the public had not …

NIGERIAN comedian and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, said that polygamy was the most suitable form of marriage for Africa. According to him, “monogamy is failing, with many individuals only pretending to be content in such unions.” Bakassi shared his perspectives during an appearance on the …

IN an era marked by swift technological advancements, growing social inequalities, and shifting economic paradigms, tax reform emerges as a pivotal tool for societal transformation. Properly implemented, it can reduce poverty, bridge social divides, and catalyse sustainable development. Far from being a mere administrative necessity, tax systems can become a …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will launch four satellites within the timeline of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu said this on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 25th Anniversary of Nigeria in Space in Abuja. The anniversary celebration was organised by the National Space Research and Development Agency …

SIERRA Leone has revealed an ambitious energy-transition roadmap, aimed at transforming the country’s energy infrastructure and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. The new strategy requires mining companies to connect to the national grid by 2040, marking a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. This initiative …

THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA on Monday threatened to take legal action against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, over his allegations that lawyers facilitate corruption and aid illicit financial flows to offshore accounts. In a speech at the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review …

SOMALIA’S parliament has approved a bill transitioning the country to universal suffrage, marking a pivotal shift from the long-standing clan-based voting system. The legislation, passed on Saturday by 169 lawmakers in favour, two against, and one abstaining, introduces one-person-one-vote and a multi-party framework, setting the stage for significant democratic reforms. …

BELGIAN activist and New Force Movement spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi, has hailed the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice’s recent ruling declaring her deportation from Ghana in 2023 unlawful. The court ordered the Ghanaian government to pay compensation for violating her fundamental rights, including her liberty as protected under the African Charter …

WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser (NSA), it signalled a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s security apparatus. Observers anticipated that the dynamics between the key leaders designated for essential military, security and intelligence institutions would be crucial in safeguarding life and property across …