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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking a court order compelling the state-owned oil firm to explain and account for ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements under ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses’. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1427/2026, was filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to SERAP, NNPCL recorded ₦211.02 trillion in its 2023 audited accounts without providing sufficient details or supporting documentation to enable public scrutiny of the transactions. The organisation is asking the court to issue an order of…

Anthony Joshua staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night, knocking out Albania’s Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight clash after surviving two brutal knockdowns in the opening round. The 36-year-old British-Nigerian former world champion appeared in serious trouble early as Prenga stormed forward with aggressive intent. Within the first 20 seconds, the Albanian landed a thudding uppercut and a swinging overhand right that sent Joshua to the canvas. Although Joshua got back to his feet, he remained unsteady, and Prenga quickly trapped him against the ropes, unleashing a flurry of heavy blows that forced a second knockdown…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that every valid vote cast in the 2027 general election will count, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to delivering credible and transparent elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, at his residence in Minna, Niger State. Describing Abdulsalami as “the father of democracy in Nigeria”, the INEC chairman said the former military leader’s successful transition to civilian rule in 1999 remains a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey. He…

Wasiu Ayinde, the ace Fuji singer popularly known as KWAM 1, has addressed a claim made by a woman that he abandoned her and their 12-year-old daughter, dismissing the matter during a stage performance. In a recent interview with Feel Right TV, Ogechi Eleana, a graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), and her daughter Azeezat accused the singer of refusing to take paternal responsibility. Eleana claimed she dated KWAM 1 for over seven years before becoming pregnant with Azeezat. She alleged that their relationship began when she provided manicure and pedicure services to the Fuji singer, later expanding to home…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries across the country, bringing relief to thousands of students enrolled in the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The disbursement clears the outstanding arrears for June and July 2026 after many beneficiaries received their ₦20,000 May upkeep allowance within the last two weeks. With the latest payment, students are receiving ₦40,000, covering the two outstanding months. The development has sparked excitement across campuses nationwide, with beneficiaries confirming receipt of the funds through bank alerts shared on social media and expressing relief…

US President Donald Trump reignited controversy by joking about serving a constitutionally prohibited third term while taking aim at the media during the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. The annual event, held on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, took place three months after it was postponed following an alleged assassination attempt that forced Trump’s evacuation. Opening his remarks on a conciliatory note, Trump reflected on the April incident, telling guests: “The show must go on.” However, the speech soon shifted to familiar attacks on the press and his political rivals. Trump mocked journalists attending the gala, describing…

Channels TV’s Inside Sources host and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has said President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar both face long-standing corruption allegations that are unlikely to give either side a decisive advantage as political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum. Speaking recently on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Akande argued that attempts by supporters of either politician to weaponize past corruption allegations would have limited political impact because both men have been subjected to years of public scrutiny. According to him, neither camp can convincingly claim the moral high ground on issues relating…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of fabricating allegations against him to give political advantage to his “kinsman” ahead of the 2027 general election. The response follows Obasanjo’s claim that Atiku gave the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, ₦5 million to initiate impeachment proceedings against him during his first term in office. Obasanjo made the allegation while recounting political events leading up to the 2003 general election. According to him, Atiku held a private meeting with Na’Abba and persuaded him that he should serve only one term as president before…

The United States, US Mission in Nigeria has announced fresh job openings, inviting qualified candidates to apply for a range of available positions. In a public notice shared on its official channels, the mission encouraged interested applicants to visit its Job Opportunities page to explore the latest vacancies and complete their applications online. “The U.S Mission Nigeria is hiring for new job openings, and we’re inviting qualified candidates to apply,” the mission said. It also urged members of the public to share the opportunity with others who may be suitable for the available roles. Interested candidates can view the current…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has stepped up efforts to tackle human rights abuses and strengthen internal accountability with plans to upgrade its Complaint Response Unit (CRU), the Force’s digital platform for receiving, tracking and resolving complaints against police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in Abuja, where he also called for closer collaboration with the media to improve public awareness of ongoing police reforms. Describing the visit as part of his familiarisation tour since assuming office, Edem said the CRU…