SERAP Sues Nigerian Governors, Wike Over Billions in Unaccounted Security Votes The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for failing to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May 29, 2023. SERAP highlighted that despite over ₦400 billion allocated annually, insecurity persists, with some governors earmarking ₦140 billion in 2026 alone. The group seeks detailed disclosures on spending, project status, and plans to improve security infrastructure, warning that secrecy in security votes risks embezzlement and violates constitutional and human rights obligations. #SERAP #SecurityVotes #NigeriaCorruption #Accountability #NigerianGovernors

NLC President Ajaero, Sowore Lead Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity and Economic Woes The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by President Comrade Joe Ajaero and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, staged a nationwide protest demanding urgent government action on rising insecurity and worsening economic conditions. Despite last-minute intervention attempts by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the federal government, the protest proceeded peacefully. The NLC highlighted kidnappings, killings, and growing poverty—affecting over 139 million Nigerians—as major concerns. Protesters called for harsher penalties for kidnappers, protection of citizens’ democratic rights, and meaningful government interventions to restore safety and public confidence.

Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Says WAFCON Victory Rewards Still Unpaid Super Falcons skipper Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team is yet to receive the promised rewards for their historic win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Despite a public pledge by the Nigerian government to gift each player $100,000, three-bedroom apartments, national honors, and additional donations from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Ajibade confirmed: > “We’ve not received anything yet.” The delay has sparked disappointment among fans and sports stakeholders who were eager to see the champions honored for clinching their 10th continental title. Ajibade, however, remains optimistic, urging for sustained investment in women’s football to place Nigeria firmly on the global stage. She dedicated the team’s victory to every young Nigerian girl chasing her dreams and stressed the need for proper support to keep women’s sports thriving. While the Super Falcons wait for the promises to be fulfilled, their commitment, resilience, and pride as ambassadors for Nigerian women in sports remain unshaken. #SuperFalcons #RasheedatAjibade #WAFCON2024 #NigerianFootball #WomenInSports #EqualRecognition #PayOurChampions

Food Inflation: Governors Move Against Illegal Checkpoints, Excessive Taxes. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has identified illegal checkpoints, multiple taxation, and poor infrastructure as major factors driving up the cost of food and livestock transportation across the country This position was made known in a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s third meeting for 2025, held on Wednesday night and read by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. During the meeting, the governors received a detailed briefing from the national security adviser (NSA) who was accompanied by the ministers of defence, agriculture, livestock development, and transportation. The officials presented findings that showed how various actors’ proliferation of unauthorised roadblocks and extortion along transportation corridors has contributed significantly to food price inflation and inefficiencies in the supply chain.