The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Federal High Court’s judgment dismissing a suit filed by members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking recognition of the Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee, describing the decision as legally flawed and inconsistent with an earlier ruling of the Court of Appeal. In a statement issued on Sunday, its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, said the judgment raises serious concerns about judicial consistency and should be reviewed by the Court of Appeal in the interest of justice and constitutional democracy. According…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for securing a series of landmark court victories that have resulted in the permanent forfeiture of billions of naira worth of assets linked to corruption and other unlawful activities. The rights group, however, cautioned that the anti-corruption campaign would lose public credibility if recovered assets are not managed transparently and used for the benefit of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA described the recent forfeiture orders—including billions of naira worth of…
Fresh concerns have emerged over the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) chances in the 2027 Enugu State governorship election as the criminal trial of its governorship candidate, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, gathers momentum. With political parties moving to finalize and submit candidates for the 2027 governorship and state assembly elections, party loyalists and civil society groups fear the legal cloud hanging over Nnaji could become a major electoral liability. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the former minister before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, questioning his capacity to continue discharging the responsibilities of his office and calling on the National Assembly to immediately investigate what it described as a deepening constitutional crisis within the Presidency. The opposition party said a string of controversial appointments, policy reversals and alleged disregard for presidential directives has created the impression that forces outside the constitutional chain of command may now be exercising powers reserved exclusively for the President. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, argued that the…
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called for the release of up to 90 per cent of inmates in Nigerian correctional centres, arguing that many are either awaiting trial or imprisoned for offences that do not warrant prolonged incarceration. The organisation said the proposal is based on evidence that Nigeria’s prison overcrowding stems largely from systemic shortcomings in the criminal justice system rather than a shortage of correctional facilities. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, PeacePro welcomed ongoing reforms by the Federal Ministry of Interior, describing them as a step towards a more effective and…
The World Bank has said that despite more than three years of economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain either below the poverty line or vulnerable to falling into poverty. The assessment is contained in the Bank’s newly approved Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria (2026–2032) and its accompanying Streamlined Country Diagnostic, which reviewed the country’s economic performance and development challenges. According to the report, while the administration’s reforms have helped stabilise key macroeconomic indicators and strengthened the foundations of the economy, the benefits have yet to translate into improved living standards…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Tinubu administration of fiscal recklessness, alleging that more than ₦210 billion in duplicated and overlapping allocations in the 2026 Appropriation Act exposes deep flaws in the management of public finances. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the alleged duplications, alongside claims that the Federal Government continued to fund petrol subsidy under a different name despite announcing its removal, had undermined the credibility of the administration’s economic reforms. According to him, the audited 2024 financial statements…
Former Chief of Staff to a former Governor of Imo State, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has commended the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Professor Nnenna Oti, describing her tenure as a defining era that transformed the institution and laid a solid foundation for sustained academic excellence. Nwosu spoke while hosting the former Vice-Chancellor in Abuja, where he applauded her leadership and the far-reaching reforms implemented during her years at the helm of the university. He said Professor Oti’s administration brought renewed direction to FUTO through visionary leadership, institutional reforms and an unwavering commitment to excellence,…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has refuted reports alleging it earmarked ₦140 million in its 2026 budget for the rehabilitation of Emir palaces and mosques in Kaduna State, insisting the claim is inaccurate and based on a misrepresentation of budget documents. In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Henrietta Okokon, the Ministry described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that the disputed allocations do not appear in its headquarters’ budget. According to the Ministry, the budget items being cited belong to the Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology,…
By Lamara Garba Azare The League of Kano Veteran Journalists (LKVJ) has been established to promote professionalism, safeguard the integrity of journalism, enhance the welfare of veteran media practitioners and provide mentorship for the next generation of journalists. Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in June 2026, the League brings together seasoned journalists with between 25 and 30 years of professional experience who are committed to contributing their knowledge, experience and expertise to the advancement of journalism in Kano State and Nigeria. As part of efforts to foster collaboration with key stakeholders in the media industry, the leadership of…