Corruption Crackdown: Abia poly, 3 MDAs indicted as HEDA demands ICPC probe

• HEDA has petitioned the ICPC to investigate several Nigerian MDAs accused of financial misconduct
• The petition highlights instances where public funds were funneled into private accounts and used for suspicious transactions
• HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, emphasized the urgent need for the ICPC to act against corruption in the public sector

HEDA raises alarm on corruption in MDAs
Photo credit: @HEDAgendaSource: UGCHEDA: How MDA channels public funds into private accountsOur report uncovers widespread corruption MDAs- HEDA”In December 2023, the institution allegedly carried out questionable financial transactions, disbursing substantial sums under the guise of purchasing office equipment. “Payments were made to several individuals, including Drisu Ndalami Ibrahim, Ezenuruihe Ifeyinwa Olachi, and Ndubuisi Paul Darlington, amounting to tens of millions of naira in a very short period, prompting suspicions of financial fraud.”MDAs under scrutinyHEDA calls for urgent action against corruption”HEDA is deeply concerned about the rampant corruption that continues to plague Nigeria’s public sector.”We are urging the ICPC to act swiftly to restore integrity and ensure that public funds are utilized for the benefit of the people, not for personal gain.””Nobody can accuse me of corruption,” Uzodimma declares

READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

2027 may be my last shot at presidency – Peter Obi

Peter Obi confirmed he will run for president in 2027 under the Labour Party, but suggested it could be his last attempt due to age He blamed the ruling government for the internal crises in opposition parties, calling the interference a strategy to weaken democracy Despite a possible retirement from politics, Obi pledged continued support ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

US embassy announces temporary closure of its office in Nigeria, mentions date

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will close on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day, a U.S. federal holiday Memorial Day is held on the last Monday of May to honour U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country Regular operations at the U.S. ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Amid Kano emirship tussle, Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Sanusi

Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has shared a prophecy about notable figures in the country Famous for issuing prophecies, Primate Ayodele notably unveiled his vision concerning the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II TheTalk.NG reports that the Kano state house of assembly dissolved some emirate councils in the state in May 2024, and Governor Abba ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Anyim, Shaibu, 19 others into federal agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of 22 prominent Nigerians into key federal government agencies and commissions Among the prominent appointees were the former Senate President Ken Nnamani and a one-time secretary to the government of the federation, Pius Ayim Pius The president also gave an appointment to the immediate past deputy governor of ... Read more Continue reading here ▶