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Tinubu's appointments fair, inclusive, says Federal Character Commission Chairman

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Kayode Oladele, has said that recent appointments made by President Bola Tinubu reflect fairness, inclusion... Read More


Tinubu's clemency for drug offenders sparks outrage, raises questions about Nigeria's anti-narcotics war

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- President Bola Tinubu's decision to grant state pardon and clemency to about 50 convicted drug offenders has stirred widespread controversy, with critics warning that it sends mixe... Read More


Tinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020

Nigeria, Oct. 11 -- President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. Mr Tinubu's dec... Read More


New owners speak on Ganduje's, Kano govt's roles in Dala port

Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Dala Inland Dry Port Nigeria Limited has reacted to a PREMIUM TIMES investigation about the company's ownership, saying its new owners had no knowledge of any co-ownership by the Ka... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: More troubles for Ozekhome as ICPC launches probe into UK property mess

Nigeria, Oct. 4 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened an investigation into prominent Nigerian lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, following a damning judgmen... Read More


Centre launches integrity index on local government accountability

Nigeria, Oct. 4 -- The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) has launched the Nigerian Local Government Integrity Index (NLGII), an inaugural framework for measuring accountabil... Read More


FACT-CHECK: How true are Tinubu's Independence Day economic claims

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians to mark the 65th anniversary of the country's independence. The president declared that the economy was on a recovery path, ... Read More


Centre launches corruption risk tool, exposes deep rot in NDDC

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) has launched a new initiative designed to detect and reduce corruption risks in Nigeria's public sector, with its ... Read More


ICPC launches investigation into another alleged case of fraud against Plateau lawmaker

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- PREMIUM TIMES can report that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened an investigation into a fresh allegation of fraud against a... Read More


Lawmaker involved in fraudulent contract refunds N45 million, asks court to vacate arrest warrant

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Adamu Aliyu, a serving member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate an order declaring him wanted over an alleged contract fr... Read More