FACED with an increasing population of over 25 million people crowding within the smallest land mass in Nigeria, prioritising health and environmental matters should be a core mandate the Lagos State government should enforce. However, findings indicate overwhelming challenges of poor sanitary conditions, heightening cholera outbreaks and compromising public health safety of residents.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
BETWEEN 2014 and 2015, the National Health Insurance Scheme (now the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA) severally pledged to provide coverage for 24 million pupils in public primary schools in Nigeria.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Working more than 55 hours a week increases the risk of death from heart disease and strokes, according to a WHO and ILO study.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Nigerian government disbursed N35.74 billion to 37 of its 55 hospitals from the COVID-19 Intervention Fund at the peak of the pandemic.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
AN associate director of advocacy with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Hema Khanchandani on Tuesday said Nigeria recorded about 3, 229 deaths attributed to Trans-Fat-related cardiovascular diseases in 2019.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Debo Ologunagba, tells The ICIR in this interview that the party’s leadership will start getting concerned only if the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
LUQMAN MAMUDU is a former Director of Policy and Planning at the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Principal Partner at Transtech Industrial Consulting. Mamudu spoke to Harrison Edeh of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) on the constraints dragging down the success of Nigeria’s automotive sector.The ICIR: Can you assess […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Executive Director PowerUp Nigeria Adetayo Adegbemle spoke on how effective regulation can drive efficiency in Nigeria's power sector.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
So in the general sense, whoever is going to be president of the country out of these four people, Nigeria will be better than where it is today.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, urged petroleum marketers and the NNPC to source petrol directly from his refinery.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has decried the over N200 trillion unaccounted funds by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying it reaffirmed his position that the country has become a crime scene.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Group has called on President Bola Tinubu to fast-track the listing of state-owned enterprises, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on the stock market.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Harrison Edeh is a journalist with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, always determined to drive advocacy for good governance through holding public officials and businesses accountable.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The ICIR reporter observed that the product was sold for N865 per litre in Lagos and N890 per litre in Abuja.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
MAJOR Oil Marketers have confirmed that market forces and a healthier competitive environment have a huge influence in determining the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) further down as Dangote Petrochemical Company Limited has again slashed the price of fuel.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol to N825 per litre.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command as Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to officially comment on the reasons for his redeployment, but Channels Television reported that his transfer was a strategic posting. The ICIR also […] The post Police spokesperson Adejobi redeployed to Delta State appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, El...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
ABOUT 29 people lost their lives in a boat accident that occurred in the Malale area of Borgu Local Government, Niger State, on Tuesday, September 2. The incident reportedly happened in the Gausawa community at about 11:30 am. According to reports, the boat was carrying over 90 passengers, including women and children. It was coming […] The post Fresh boat accident kills 29 in Niger State appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Cov...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has concluded a two-day virtual training for journalists selected to participate in its Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK 2.2) investigative reporting fellowship. The training, held from September 2 to 3, 2025, brought together journalists from seven states – Anambra, Oyo, Ogun, Niger, Kano, Jigawa, and […] The post ICIR trains SPARK 2.2 fellows appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics,...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has dismissed allegations of procurement fraud, employment racketeering, and victimisation of staff raised in a petition confirmed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Despite ongoing investigations by the ICPC, a statement by Orvell Dio, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, described the allegations as […] The post Amid ICPC probe, National Library denies allegations of wrongdoing appear...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Local Governments are the closest tier of governance to the grassroots in Nigeria. They provide communities with the opportunity to influence how they are governed, ensuring that local needs are addressed through direct representation. This closeness fosters inclusiveness in governance, enabling citizens to participate in decision-making and building stronger, more responsive institutions at the […] The post How local governments can foster grassroots development in Nigeria appeared fir...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
NIGERIAS have strongly condemned the mob killing of a young woman in Niger State over alleged blasphemy against the Islamic faith. Recall that the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement, stating that the victim, identified only as Ammaye, was set ablaze by the mob before security reinforcements could […] The post Outrage trails mob killing of woman in Niger State appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, ...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that global progress on mental health is faltering, with most countries allocating only two per cent of their health budgets to the issue. The global health body noted that the percentage had not changed since 2017. The agency, in a statement on Tuesday, September 2, said this “chronic […] The post One billion people with mental disorders at risk over underfunding – WHO appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Electi...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid al-Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. This was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on […] The post Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday, September 5, public holiday appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Gover...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has announced plans to list two electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and one generation company (GenCo) on Nigerian Exchange Limited. The BPE also informed of an ongoing arrangement to privatise 91 government enterprises. The ICIR reports that listing a company in the Nigerian Exchange Limited offers numerous benefits which include […] The post BPE to list 2 Discos, GenCo in NGX, privatise 91 FG assets appeared first on The ICIR- Latest News, Pol...| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Odeh and Adewunmi's appointment reflects NNPC Limited’s commitment to enhancing communication and engagement with stakeholders.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE latest report by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) on crude oil sale presents a marked difference from the figures declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in its audited account, findings by The ICIR have shown.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE price of crude oil traded above $90 per barrel in the just concluded amid concern over Nigeria's daily production volume.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THERE are concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPCL) quest for another $2 billion crude-backed loan tranche.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has again reviewed its ex-depot (gantry) loading cost of petrol to ₦865 per litre.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
NIGERIA's budgetary provision of 1.78 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil production will fall below the benchmark projected in 2024 and lower the country's revenue prospect for the year.NIGERIA's budgetary provision of 1.78 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil production will fall below the benchmark projected in 2024 and lower the country's revenue prospect for the year.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The new policy shift is aimed at opening up opportunities for British workers while reshaping its visa system.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
In the African region, the WHO said from January 1 to July 27, 2025, 164,804 cholera cases were reported across 21 countries.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
In an exclusive interview with The ICIR, Adamu gave reasons why the government took decisions on fuel subsidy| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
NIGERIA's excess crude account (ECA) balance stood at $535,823.39 as of August this year, the Accountant-General of the Federation Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has said.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
According to him, President Bola Tinubu currently earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers take home less than ₦1 million.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said on Sunday that it was not against the Federal Government’s proposed national dialogue.Chris Uyot, the NLC’s acting general secretary, noted in a statement that the union’s participation in conferences dated back to colonial times, and that it therefore had no reason to shy away now.According to him, the NLC […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
NATIONAL Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the victimisation of Kaduna state workers by the governor of the state Nasir El-Rufai.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Agreement by the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal government on the consequential adjustments to the new 30,000 minimum wage| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
“Government's dilly-dallying on the issue has strained Government -Labour relations with a potential for a major national strike which could just be days away| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
He revealed that constituency allowances for lawmakers had recently risen from N7.5 million to 10 million quarterly.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the fire incident but said the situation has been brought under control.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
An aircraft belonging to XEJet Airlines skidded off runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Ikeja Lagos on Saturday, May 11.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Abba breached security procedure by obstructing further searching of a visitor who had just walked through the metal detector and activated the alarm and the DSS boss had reacted by slapping the officer who was performing his duty by calling on him to desist from doing so.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Managing director of the Federal airports authority of Nigeria says the Abuja airport runway will be ready by April 17| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Keyamo accused Obi and Datti of making incendiary comments that were capable of causing rebellion and incitement to violence.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Aregbesola stated that he accepted the appointment with humility, a sense of duty, and hope for the party and the nation.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
SENATE President Ahmed Lawan was excluded from the final list of candidates released by the INEC on Tuesday, against the 2023 elections.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled its presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu and seven other members of the party over alleged anti-party activities.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
'It is strictly forbidden for the organisation to undertake any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character,' INTERPOL said.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
'INEC needs a lot to prove; they need to prove this beyond reasonable doubt, because it's not a matter I'm going to let go,' Bello said.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE EFCC has raised an alarm over the activities of some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) who have been embarking on protests tagged 'Bawa Must Go' in Lagos.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello said no one should be discriminated against or barred, by the reasons of tribe and age, from vying for any political office during the 2023 elections.Bello made this known through his Special Adviser on Youths and Students Affairs Jubril Ogundare at a three-day retreat of young Nigerian Parliamentarians on Monday […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
By Kevwe Ebireri, AbujaThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, has pledged his commitment to respect the rights of Nigerians and directed all zones and commands across the country to sustain and uphold citizens rights.Abba said this to commemorate the International Human Rights Day on Wednesday.The IGP said his administration recently launched the Nigeria Police […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
From Jessica Tamaraduoye, AsabaA prophetess simply identified as Deborah has been arrested by the Police in Asaba, Delta State for allegedly sending text messages to one Caroline Nnakwe, threatening her to part with the sum of N1.5 million or risk being kidnapped.Acting public relations officer of the Delta State police command, Charles Muka, a deputy […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Mustapha Usman is an investigative journalist with the International Centre for Investigative Reporting. You can easily reach him via: musman@icirnigeria.com. He tweets @UsmanMustapha_M| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
COALITION of Civil Society Organisations on Thursday condemned the Nigeria Police for allegedly attacking office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Abuja.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Buhari has hinted that he will be more forceful, especially in demanding higher efficiency from security agencies.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
A statement on Sunday, August 24, by the union described the move as inequitable and insensitive to the realities of ordinary Nigerians.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Dai Qisheng, to Beijing after he was arrested in Abuja| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says he has nothing personal against Yinka Ayefele, owner of the ‘Music House’ complex which was partly demolished on Sunday, August 19. The complex also houses Fresh Fm, a private radio station also owned by Ayefele.Ajimobi made this known at a reconciliatory meeting between himself and Ayefele following the […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Fatimah Quadri is a Journalist and a Fact-checker at The ICIR. She has written news articles, fact-checks, explainers, and media literacy in an effort to combat information disorder.
She can be reached at sunmibola_q on X or fquadri@icirnigeria.org| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
What's left for the Alaafia, who has been heavily bashed on social media for his threat? What will the 'consequences' for Ooni look like?| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
He maintained that his rule was measured by results - particularly in prosperity, peace, and the cultural advancement of his people.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
OBA Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, is dead.The monarch passed on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Premium Times reported.He was 83.Multiple blogs say the king was born on September 15 1938. He was the son of the late Alaafin Oba Adeyemi II, and the 43rd […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
ABIMBOLA Owoade has been officially crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. He succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi,| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the resumption of direct revenue collection at the cargo terminals of Murtala| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The African Democratic Congress has disowned recent remarks by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed,the Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate,| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The Traditional Religion Worshippers in Osun State has suggested that the Alaafin of Oyo, and the Ooni of Ife may be under a spell .| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Cameroon President Paul Biya has announced he will seek re-election in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
While a section of citizens demand his exit when his tenure expires this year, others see him as a good leader who should continue in office.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
A VIRAL video of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, instructing newly elected State House of Assembly member, Hassan Shado,| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Cameroon's constitutional court has dismissed a challenge seeking to block longtime leader Paul Biya from running for an eighth term.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
In this investigative piece, The ICIR’s Olugbenga Adanikin and Multimedia Reporter Sinafi Omanga document how smugglers and commuters breach Nigeria's Illela porous border in Sokoto, pay between N200 to N500 at each border checkpoint under the watch of the Nigerian security operatives to access Niger Republic.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
DOZENS of mourners converged on the premises of Florence Odole opposite the St Micheal’s Primary School at Iju, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on August 16 after hearing of her passing.She was 82 when she died on August 15.She was among the hundreds of aged people in the community who had spent […]| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
To address recurrent accidents on Gagi to Gidan Dilo and Fakon Idi roads, in Sokoto State, the Federal Government, in the 2020 Federal Government Consolidated Project awarded the sum of N70 million to Techno International Company Limited for the construction of the two roads.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
One of the sources said, "It is very difficult for any vehicle in Saki to move goods to anywhere now. It's no longer business as usual."| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Three months after The OCR report that gave insight into how a road project which was awarded to connect the Pai community to other community| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
Two ICIR stories have been shortlisted for the 2024 Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
NYSC member, Jennifer Elohor, has narrated how suspected operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group broke into her residence.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
A viral video showing the country’s stand empty at TCAD despite the presence of President Tinubu at the summit in Japan has raised eyebrows| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
'This attorney-general (Abubakar Malami) is becoming a nuisance, going to court to stop Maina's and we are still here.'| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
