The former governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Igbinedion, is currently being grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over what a source described as alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6bn.

The Federal Government has disbursed the sum of ₦ 58 billion naira in the past two months to the less privileged, under the Conditional Cash Transfer programme, across the country.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) says the institute will always support the government in the fight against corruption at all levels.

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday told the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu that the progressives are waiting for him.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained why he pushed for direct primaries as the only method through which political parties should elect candidates to stand for elections.

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that one fake Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Lawrence Ajojo, and 14 others have been arrested for allegedly invading Justice Mary Odili’s residence in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has called on Mr Alex Agada, the new Head, Department of State Services (DSS) in the state, to assist in investigating the remote cause of the recent jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo Town.

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands true federalism to address the country’s challenges.