Stories tagged “Accountability.”
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Nigerian federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) spent at least N50.41 billion on foreign trips, air tickets, and allowances between June 2023 and June 2026, according to a report by The PUNCH based on GovSpend data.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago stated the state government was not informed about the arrest of 67 suspected illegal miners by the NSCDC, 37 of whom later died in custody, sparking public concern and federal investigation.
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, are clashing with their governorship candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, over the management of campaign funds for the June 20 election.
The Nigerian Federal Government has pledged a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, assuring that all culpable parties will be held account…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has deposited approximately PKR 27.1 million into the national treasury to cover the costs of using a government plane for a private trip to London for her daughter's graduation ceremony. This action follows widespread criticism from opp…
Anambra State Government disputes former Governor Peter Obi's claim of leaving ₦2.13bn in an ecological fund account, stating the identified First Bank account was not for ecological funds and never held that amount.
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The Guardian editorial on Andy Burnham's devolution plans highlights the need for greater accountability in local government.
Guinea: President Mamadi Doumbouya Calls His Ministers to Order and Sets His Demands
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has issued five "non-negotiable" demands to his ministers, emphasizing discipline, rigorous public fund management, and field presence to accelerate national development. This directive coincides with the fifth anniversary of his preside…
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes Reform UK for banning reporters and says they should not be MPs if they can't handle tough questions.
Gambia: CSOs Demand Independent Probe Into Jammeh-Era Assets Disposal
Civil Society Organisations in The Gambia are demanding independent investigations and a nationwide forensic audit into the sale and disposal of assets recovered from former President Yahya Jammeh, citing concerns over alleged governance, transparency, and financial manag…
A former team manager and coach of finswimming at the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF) admitted to conspiring with his vice-president and head coach to falsify competition results to secure athletes' selection into the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).
IIT Delhi has constituted a five-member External Inquiry Committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar. The committee includes former Uttarakhand DGP and IIT Delhi alumnus Ashok Kumar, AIIMS New Delhi psychiatry dep…
The former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, Erik Slavin, said his firing by the Pentagon was a 'real shock' and a 'very unexpected' development. He hopes the paper can remain editorially independent.
Former India hockey player PR Sreejesh slammed the Indian team management for both the men’s and women’s hockey units as they failed to reach the semifinals of their respective World Cups.
Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Jo Salem announced a judicial and transparency audit in the electricity sector, aiming to ensure the country's energy needs are met without relying on state funds. The audit will cover the power plants and the electricity distribution…
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell over the weekend and seized his electronic devices, as part of a criminal probe into allegations of sexual misconduct by the former lawmaker.
The Israeli ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has maintained that the IDF attack on an aid convoy that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was a 'reasonable mistake'. Newman also stated that disciplinary measures had been taken against IDF personnel involved.…
A mass grave containing 582 skeletons has been discovered in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The skeletons are believed to be of Tamil people who went missing during the Sri Lankan Civil War. The grave was discovered during a construction project in the area.
Australia summoned Israel's ambassador and expressed outrage over the decision not to pursue criminal proceedings over the death of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Environment Minister Till Backhaus has expressed regret over his earlier decision to support a private initiative to rescue a stranded whale. The initiative, which involved transporting the whale to the North Sea, was criticized for lacking transp…
Japan fighter jet blocks Okinawa airport runway after landing gear breaks
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet became immobilized after landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa, causing a runway closure for hours. There were no injuries in the incident.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening to veto a bill that would give the state's high-speed rail watchdog more power to hold the project accountable. The bill, Assembly Bill 1608, has bipartisan support and would give the inspector general the authority to audit…
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, accepting the key demands of protesting students who have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in recrui…
The death of Mohammed Ghmayer, a Syrian man who died in custody after being detained by police, has sparked outrage in Syria. Ghmayer's family claims he suffered from a blood clotting disorder and was beaten by police, leading to his death. The Interior Minister has promi…
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah emphasized the importance of responsible leadership, public service, and accountability in the governance of Pakistan. He reminded citizens that those entrusted with public office are there to serve the people and remain answerable for the…
Law Society reports should be shared with council members to enable 'frank & constructive' discussion: Edwin Tong. Minister for Law Edwin Tong said the reports, with appropriate redactions, should be made available to members so they can form their own views on the issues…
A federal judge overseeing a case focused on the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files pressed government attorneys about their compliance with his court orders. The judge warned that he has held lawyers in contempt before and is willing to work with …
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Demands Full Probe Into Lake Kariba Boat Capsize, Says Mourning Alone Is Not Enough
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is demanding a full, independent investigation into the Lake Kariba boat tragedy, stating that mourning alone is insufficient without accountability.
Two women, Amna and Imran, died in police custody in Lahore, sparking a mystery and an investigation. The police claim they were addicted to drugs, but the families dispute this, saying they were innocent and were tortured to death.