In a circular released by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria and shared on X, the American government made it clear that corrupt practices carry international consequences that cannot be shielded by political power or influence at home. The United States government has again issued a stern warning to Nigerian politicians and elites involved in corruption, […]

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that steps are underway to secure an international arrest warrant against Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and extradite him to the United States for alleged money laundering. Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, made

Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index gave Nigeria a score of 26/100, ranking us 140th out of 180 countries. In simple terms, Nigeria is still seen as one of the world’s most corrupt nations. This is not just an image problem — it is a national emergency that erodes trust, weakens democracy, and cripples development.

A 70-year-old notorious bandits kingpin in Katsina State, Sani Geza, has expressed excitement over a “peace agreement” reached between community leaders and armed groups in Matazu Local Government Area of the state. Geza, who spoke after a dialogue session described the development as a long-awaited chance for him and his fighters to abandon violence and

The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, over alleged N3.1billion fraud has continued to drag for more than a decade, with Monday’s proceedings at the Federal High Court, Abuja again stalled due to the defendant’s failure to commence his defence.  Suswam, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is being prosecuted by

Why do most Nigerian political leaders perceive criticism of leadership as an attack, often feeling compelled to silence freedom of speech or imprison human rights advocates? In truth, criticism is a vital tool for government and organizational growth. Effective leaders remain open, humble, and adaptable in the face of criticism, filtering out negativity while embracing