SERAP Sues Buhari Over Missing N3.8bn Health Funds

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to probe allegations that N3.836billion of public funds meant for the Federal Ministry of Health, are missing, mismanaged, diverted or stolen as documented in the recently

Leading Civil Society Leader, Chukwuma dies

Founder of Cleen Foundation, Innocent Chukwuma, is dead. He died on Saturday evening at 55 after he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood. His long time friend and associate, Edetaen Ojo, confirmed the sad incident. Ojo, the

Teenager Caught In Possession Of Firearms Arrested

A 20-year-old teenager, Ibrahim Adeyemi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly being in possession of firearms. Adeyemi, whose residential address was not provided, is being charged for unlawful possession of firearms. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty. The

Okorocha’s Rochas Foundation Moribund, Family Business, CAC Declares

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has declared Rochas Foundation as being moribund few months after its controversial bid to take over a university registered in imo State government’s name. A statement by  a group of concerned Imo Citizens said

Two Injured As Car Runs Over Trailer In Anambra

Two persons on Tuesday sustained varying degrees of injury in a motor accident in Ihiala, Anambra state. The accident which occurred opposite a filling station, involved two trailers and a Hyundai car with the two victims The Nation gathered that the driver of

Suspected Herdsmen Attack Ebonyi Communities

As insecurity continues to linger in the country, the people of Ebonyi raises alarm on suspected herdsmen ,many persons were allegedly killed on Monday night in three communities in Íshíelu local government area of Ebonyi state. The affected communities are Egedege, Obegu and

Senate Gives Emefiele 72 Hours To Honour Invitation On Alleged Missing Fund

Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Monday gave Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, 72 hours to appear it over the alleged disappearance of $9.5million interest that accrued from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) investment Chairman of the Committee, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, had

255 Stranded Nigerians In Saudi Arabia Arrive in Abuja

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM has announced the arrival of 255 Nigerians who were stranded in Saudi Arabia. No fewer than 800 Nigerians were evacuated earlier in January 2021 in two different batches. The latest returnees, NIDCOM said arrived at the Nnamdi

Breaking: Okorocha Beaten, Battered Like A Thief In A Duel With A Royal Father?

– Ilomuanya’s Action Was Face Saving To Reclaim Throne – Onwuemeodo The State of Imo was agog over the reported humiliation of the embattled former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha aboard as he was reportedly beaten and battered like a common

#EndSARS: Lagos Panel Awards Four Petitioners N16.25m

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)-related abuses and other matters has awarded a total of N16,250,000 to four victims of police brutality. Panel Chairman, Justice Doris Okuwobi Esq, handed out cheques to the