30 h. ago Stop enriching DisCos with public funds, Senator Akintunde tells FG

Tribune Online Stop enriching DisCos with public funds, Senator Akintunde tells FG “On the day they energise that transformer, it becomes their..." Stop enriching DisCos with public funds, Senator Akintunde tells FG Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Stop Enriching Private DISCOs With Public Funds, Senate Tells Federal Gov’t

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to put an end to the use of public funds in supporting private electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), describing the current model as unjust and unsustainable. Raising the issue on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, […]

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3 d. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said over ₦300 billion public funds discovered to have been unaccounted for in audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, jointly organized […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that over ₦300 billion  public funds discovered  to unaccounted for in  audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this, while speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: The Need For Electoral Reform Through Electronic Voting

Nigeria’s democratic journey is at a critical juncture. The integrity of the electoral process, particularly the fair and efficient transmission of votes from polling units to collation centres, remains a significant concern in rebuilding and sustaining public trust. Elections and voting are fundamental to democratic governance, enabling citizens to exercise their right to choose leaders […]

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1 week ago Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors, urging them to promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by their states since May 29, 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians resident […] The post Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Borno: Magumeri council chairman suspended over alleged misconduct

Tribune Online Borno: Magumeri council chairman suspended over alleged misconduct The Magumeri Local Government Council in Borno State has suspended its chairman, Abubakar Abdulkadir, over allegations of gross misconduct and diversion of public funds meant for development projects. The suspension followed a unanimous resolution reached at a plenary session held in Magumeri on Friday, as noted in a letter dated June 27, 2025, signed collectively […] Borno: Magumeri council chairman suspended over alleged misconduct Tribune Online

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3 w. ago VeryDarkMan Drags Kiddwaya For Seeking Public Donations For Benue Victims

Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has criticised Kiddwaya after the reality star asked the public to contribute funds for victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Kiddwaya, who shared a post calling for donations, received swift backlash from social media users and later took down the appeal. Weighing in on Thursday on his […] The post VeryDarkMan Drags Kiddwaya For Seeking Public Donations For Benue Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns

Joint State-local govt accounts now conduit for siphoning public funds, undermines autonomy — CISLAC   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […] The post Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate Confident South West Dev’t Commission Will Bridge Infrastructure Deficits

The Senate on Tuesday affirmed that the South West Development Commission (SWDC) will not only thrive, but also make a significant difference by bridging infrastructural deficits and accelerating overall development in the South West region. Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), gave the assurance during […]

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3 w. ago Reps quiz NEXIM, Transport Ministry over alleged diversion of N500m

Tribune Online Reps quiz NEXIM, Transport Ministry over alleged diversion of N500m House of Representatives has resumed an investigative hearing into allegations of loss/diversion of public funds worth N500 million leveled against... Reps quiz NEXIM, Transport Ministry over alleged diversion of N500m Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

.. urges investment of African wealth in Africa Patrick Otieno Lumumba, renowned Pan-African public intellectual and Professor of Public Law, read more Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

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last month Why Tinubu supports leaders like Gov Mbah, First Lady replies critics

Commissions mega technical and vocational college in Enugu The Sun First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has explained President Bola Tinubu’s support for Governor Peter Mbah Administration in Enugu, saying her husband would always support leaders, who judiciously deploy public funds for the common good of the people. Mrs. Tinubu made the revelation during the […] The post Why Tinubu supports leaders like Gov Mbah, First Lady replies critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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