Recent revelations regarding unauthorized entities operating within federal spaces have sparked widespread warnings from governance experts, political analysts, and public figures, who argue that weak oversight and administrative loopholes pose severe risks to public accountability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Calls for Comprehensive Reforms: Professor Murtala Muhammad of the Nigerian Political Science Association described the situation as a fundamental governance and institutional failure. He noted that gaps in bureaucratic verification have enabled private actors to exploit state credibility, citing attempted budgetary allocations and widespread networks as evidence of critical flaws in administrative architecture.

  • Public Sector Concerns: Governance expert Dr. Joe Abah and former Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung both emphasized the need for broader investigations into how such organizations gain footholds near official offices, pointing to the necessity of strict credential verification and heightened transparency across government departments.

  While investigations and administrative reviews continue, representatives for the disputed initiative maintain that the project was structured as an approved public-private partnership framework rather than a statutory civil service agency.

• Announcement: According to a family statement released by his daughter, Dupe Ogundepo-Falana, the iconic Ijala (hunter’s poetry) chanter died on Monday, August 24.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Cultural Legacy: Born in Saki, Oyo State, Ogundepo rose to prominence as a towering figure in Yoruba oral literature. Through his performances, writings, and profound command of indigenous language and history, he played a vital role in preserving and promoting Yoruba cultural heritage.

  • Tributes and Funeral Arrangements: The family expressed appreciation for the widespread condolences from literary communities, traditional leaders, and institutions. They requested privacy during their mourning period and noted that funeral arrangements will be announced later.

  Beyond his artistic contributions, Ogundepo was widely respected as a community leader, mentor, and wise counselor whose life and work left a lasting impact on generations.

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has claimed that operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) monitored his movements during his visit to Rivers State for the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. According to Sowore, he and his security team discovered an electronic tracking device secured beneath their vehicle after observing unusual activities following a speaking engagement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In addition to addressing the alleged surveillance, Sowore used his platform at the conference to critique various political figures, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. He also questioned the governance record of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, asserting that past leaders have fallen short of delivering necessary public service improvements.