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Mo Ibrahim Report 2024: Nigeria’s Place Among Africa’s Worst in Governance

Nigeria’s Struggles with Rights and Rule of Law: Insights from the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Report In its 2024 assessment, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has ranked Nigeria among the worst countries in Africa for respecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring access to justice. This alarming categorization sheds light on ongoing challenges within the country’s governance and judicial systems, prompting calls for urgent reforms and greater accountability. Understanding the Mo Ibrahim Foundation The...

Navigating Political Turmoil: Justice for ADM Naveen Babu and the Call for Reform in Kerala

Kerala Political Crisis: The Tragic Case of ADM Naveen Babu The recent suicide of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu has sent shockwaves through Kerala, igniting a political firestorm surrounding accountability, corruption, and the pressures faced by public servants. The state government has committed to ensuring that those responsible for this tragedy will face justice, while opposition parties have accused the ruling administration of hypocrisy in their handling of the case. The Incident: A Timeline of...

CASE OF CORRUPTION FIGHTING BACK!

On Thursday, 3rd October 2024, the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) took a bold step in the fight against corruption by presenting a Private Investigation Report to the media. This report contained serious allegations of infractions within Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTB). It was subsequently submitted to various national agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and...

Calls to scrap Lottery Commission will empower corruption – Asaolu warns

The Executive Vice President for Africa Affairs at the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, has strongly criticized calls to scrap the The National Lottery Regulation Commission and The National Lottery Trust fund. Currently, 21 state attorneys general are seeking to scrap these federal lottery bodies through a case at the Supreme Court, while 16 other states support continued federal control over lottery revenue, which is shared among...

God’s Faithfulness in the Life of Akumabi Ojogbane: A Reflection of Gratitude

As Akumabi Ojogbane reflects on the past year, one thing becomes overwhelmingly clear: God has been faithful. His journey, filled with blessings, challenges, growth, and triumphs, serves as a testimony to the unwavering love and grace of God. This reflection captures not just the highlights of the year but the deep sense of gratitude Akumabi feels as he acknowledges the addition of another year to his life. The phrase “God, You have been faithful to...