The Federal Government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday, July 7, as violent xenophobic hostilities targeting black migrants continue to escalate across the country. The upcoming flight marks the latest phase of an emergency repatriation exercise launched by Nigerian authorities following deadly protests and clashes led…
In a major political shift, the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the official dissolution of the administrative body that has ruled the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades. The decision clears the path for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule across the war-devastated territory. Hamas has held strict administrative control of Gaza…
The Senate is set to address a brewing scandal on Tuesday involving a N1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Act to a fraudulent government entity, the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.” The investigation comes as plenary resumes, amid growing public outrage over how an alleged fraudster managed to smuggle the massive budget allocation through…
he Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an urgent flash flood alert spanning July 1 to 10 for Lagos and 26 other states, warning that weeks of persistent June rainfall have left the nation’s soil heavily saturated and unable to absorb more water. As the country enters the peak of the rainy season, meteorologists warn…
Brazil’s talismanic number 10, Neymar, has called time on his legendary and tumultuous international career following a devastating 2-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old superstar confirmed his retirement shortly after the final whistle at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, bringing a poignant, full-circle conclusion to his journey with…
Nigeria is fighting a war on two fronts- a visible, bloody battle against banditry and kidnapping and a silent, sophisticated economic drain. Now, financial and security experts are drawing a straight line between the two, warning that the country’s rampant insecurity is being actively bankrolled by Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs). New data and expert testimonies…
By Shehu Abdulahi The relationship between Nigerians and the police was long strained by misconduct and a lack of accountability, creating a deep trust deficit. A progressive shift in administrative philosophy is now reshaping this narrative, marking the beginning of a new era for policing in the country. Under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police…
The United States has withdrawn the majority of its forces from a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin but will maintain a robust intelligence-sharing partnership with the West African nation, a top American military commander confirmed. General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, disclosed the drawdown during…
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Justice to strengthen Nigeria’s framework for tracking and recovering stolen assets, as part of escalated efforts to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) and corruption. The collaboration was formalized during a strategic engagement visit by an ANEEJ delegation, led by…
In a major push to stop the massive hemorrhage of public resources, the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has launched an intensive two-day capacity-building workshop to weaponize Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs). The mobilization comes at a critical moment for the nation’s economy, as regulatory authorities at the…
