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Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Finally Free After Weeks in Detention!

Editorial TeamDecember 24, 2024December 24, 202404 mins

The wait is finally over! After weeks of being held, Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been released from detention in Ekiti State. This news comes as a huge relief to his supporters and human rights advocates across the nation. The announcement was made by Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate, on Tuesday. Here’s…

Nigeria’s Procurement Watchdogs Unite to Combat Fraud: BPP, EFCC, ICPC, and CCB Join Forces!

Editorial TeamDecember 24, 2024December 24, 202406 mins

Get ready for a major shake-up in how Nigeria handles public spending! The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is joining forces with the big guns – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) – to tackle procurement fraud…