Everywhere in the world, public schools are either cheaper than privately owned schools or completely tuition-free. This is so because public schools are built and maintained with public funds or …
Investigation
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Investigation
Niger Government Promised Security But Illegal Mining Continues Unchecked After Miners Attacked M.I Wushishi Residents
On the morning of 2 September 2024, there was an attack on residents of the over 500 housing units at the M.I Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger state, leading …
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Frog trade in Jigawa State has transformed the lives of several individuals, providing substantial income and opportunities. Despite its profitability and contribution to local economies, frog trade poses environmental concerns, …
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While the practice of mark-for-grade and extortion is common at the Kwara State Polytechnic, it is far more systematic under Mr. Abdul Olarewaju Hassan, a senior lecturer and former head …
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Investigation
Despite Economic Hardship, Wike Allocates N10bn for Rent, Furniture to Akpabio, Tajudeen, Two Others
The presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu – were allocated N10 billion for rent and furniture …
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Following the introduction of affordable train service under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari, led by then-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, the federal government launched a 900 million naira …
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Investigation
How KAROTA Allegedly Tricked Kano Tricycle Operators Into Paying Over N560m for Fake Tracker
In 2020, the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), under the leadership of its former Managing Director, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, unveiled a policy that promised to revolutionize the commercial tricycle business …
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court introduced the Express-Affidavit System in 2023. This method of obtaining affidavits, the court said, is aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency, and speed, aligning …
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HealthInvestigation
Residents Suffer as Kano Healthcare Board Abuses Public Procurement Law, Awards Bogus Contracts
Lukman Abdulmalik About 300 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) and clinics provide medical services to 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. Almost every year, the state government celebrates its …
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Investigation
Benue Farmers Seek Government, Security Intervention As They Lose Farmlands, Loved Ones To Herders Invasion
Across several communities in Benue State, North-central Nigeria, farmers are fleeing for their lives as their multi-million naira plantations are destroyed in the wake of a worsening farmers-herders crisis. AfriCast’s …