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NDDC Scandal: SERAP Urges Tinubu to Break Silence, Punish Those Shielding Audit Findings
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to urgently investigate claims that top officials and politicians implicated in the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from 2000 to 2019 deliberately blocked the release of the report.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to swiftly investigate allegations that prominent politicians and officials named in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report deliberately blocked its publication.
In a letter dated July 5, 2025, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP also called on President Tinubu to direct relevant anti-corruption agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible for obstructing justice and to ensure the immediate release of the forensic audit report.
The organisation further demanded that all individuals implicated in the alleged misappropriation of over ₦6 trillion from the NDDC between 2000 and 2019 be named, shamed, and prosecuted, and that any stolen funds be recovered. It also called for appropriate compensation to be paid to affected victims in the Niger Delta.
According to SERAP, “The continued secrecy surrounding the audit undermines public trust and denies justice to victims of corruption in the region. Hiding or delaying the report’s publication is a deliberate attempt to obstruct justice and protect the powerful.”
It added that if no action is taken within seven days, it will initiate legal proceedings at the ECOWAS Court of Justice to compel the government to act.
SERAP emphasized that public interest demands transparency, stating: “There is a constitutional and moral obligation to publish the report and implement its recommendations. Doing otherwise will send the wrong message and reinforce impunity.”
Citing the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the group stressed that the Nigerian government must sanction any act that interferes with investigations or impedes justice. “Victims of corruption will lose confidence in public institutions if nothing is done,” the letter stated.
SERAP expressed concern that despite Nigeria’s vast oil wealth, communities in the Niger Delta continue to suffer from abandoned projects, poor infrastructure, and failing public services due to entrenched corruption and impunity.
It noted that the Buhari administration, which commissioned the audit, failed to act on it after receiving the report in September 2021, and allegedly left it to gather dust to shield powerful interests. Some individuals, including the wife of a former minister, were alleged to have received billions in fraudulent disbursements.
SERAP concluded that publishing the forensic audit report and prosecuting those responsible would be a critical step in restoring public confidence, promoting justice, and ensuring accountability in one of Nigeria’s most corruption-plagued institutions.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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