Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that with increased funding from subsidy removal there are available funds for governors, placing the burden of performance directly on state leadership. Sanwo-Olu while speaking and the guest lecture on Thursday at the 7th Yearly Lecture with the Theme 2027 Elections: Economy, Security and Nigeria’s Future organised by…
The programme will examine Nigeria’s growing debt, public policy, governance and the government’s management of the country’s resources, while also questioning whether current governance structures are adequately responding to the needs of citizens.
By Oluwatobiloba Olukanni Nigeria’s federal government steps up efforts to implement 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency toll-free number, with plans to work closely with state governors to ensure its successful rollout across the country. Following a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by the…
Recently, the rise in cases of physical brutality against children in Nigeria has gone viral, which now begs for concern from every citizen. Reports of children being subjected to what is considered corporal punishment, such as severe beatings, torture, and other forms of physical violence, continue to emerge on social media as a means of…
For years, state governments across Nigeria have received billions of naira as security votes. These funds are always best known to the governors because they budget that the citizens know the actual amount, and they are exempt from detailed public scrutiny. This fund is intended to support security operations, intelligence gathering, logistics, and emergency responses….
The discussion, themed “Beyond the Breaking Point,” featured conversations on Nigeria’s worsening security situation, governance challenges, and socio-economic conditions. Social commentator Ayomiposi Akinade was also in attendance.
The lawyer further faulted the government’s reliance on what he described as an “unknown law,” claiming authorities have refused to publish the 2017 health law being referenced, “For the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, I challenge the Lagos State Government to publish such a law, if at all it exists,” he said.
The Honourable Minister of Power has formally tendered his resignation from the Tinubu cabinet. In the letter of resignation dated 22nd April, 2026, which was addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it said the primary reason for resignation is to pursue a gubernatorial ambition in Oyo State, effective on April 30, 2026, to facilitate a…
Claim: A post by Dr Penking alleges that the image shows the surrounding view of Gateway International Airport, suggesting a stark contrast between the airport and a nearby slum. Verdict: Misleading Full Text On the 8th of April, 2026, an image with a text caption was found circulating on social media, showing the surroundings of…
The findings have continued to raise concerns among civil society organisations about transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, particularly in sectors such as education where infrastructure deficits remain widespread.