Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- In January 2024, tragedy struck Old Bodija in Ibadan. An explosion claimed lives, destroyed homes, and left hundreds displaced. In response, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved a 50 billion intervention fund for relief and reconstruction. Of that amount, 30 billion was released to the Oyo State Government.

What followed raises disturbing questions-not just about legality, but about governance, priorities, and moral responsibility.

For months, the Oyo State Government maintained silence. No public announcement. No timeline. No explanation. The 30 billion reportedly sat idle in a bank account while victims of the Bodija explosion remained displaced, traumatised, and uncertain about their future. The explanation l...