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A serving member of the 10th National Assembly, Hon. Dabo Ismaila Haruna, has been fingered in an alleged contract scam, reportedly using his private company to secure government payouts in clear violation of Nigerian laws. Haruna, who represents the Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, was exposed by data mined from Govspend, an open-source portal…
In the last few days, Nigerians closely followed the controversy surrounding self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro, also known as Blessing CEO. What began as a sympathetic appeal for help rapidly evolved into a matter that raises serious questions about transparency, public trust, and possible criminal liability under Nigerian law. The issue began on March 25,…
The Benue State seat of power has been rocked by a case of corruption and shock following the arrest of the State Commissioner for Finance, Michael Oglegba, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja over an unpaid ₦1.2 billion contract for the supply of vehicles to the State House of Assembly, a development that has left…
An examination of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Services (AKSHIS) website has revealed significant gaps in publicly available information, raising questions about transparency and accessibility for prospective enrollees seeking details of healthcare coverage under the state-backed scheme. A review of the website shows that its homepage is dominated by two large photographs of the…
In Nigeria today, hardship has become part of everyday language. It is heard in the quiet frustration of commuters stranded by broken roads, in the anxious conversations of families calculating meals against shrinking incomes, and in the silent resignation of citizens who have learnt to expect little from government and public institutions. Yet, even as…
Nigeria’s $9 million lobbying contract in the United States tells a familiar Nigerian story, one that unfolds quietly, behind polished doors, where decisions are made with careful language and little explanation. It is a story not only about money but also about how power moves softly and indirectly, and how accountability often arrives late, if…
The Plight of the Young Ones In recent years, a troubling narrative has quietly taken root among some young people involved or considering involvement in Yahoo Plus rituals. The story often sounds harmless, even comforting: “There is no blood. No human sacrifice. It’s just soap.” The baba sends instructions. The soap arrives. You bathe with…