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  • Tinubu backs US precision strike on Sokoto terror camps as debris sparks questions

    Tinubu backs US precision strike on Sokoto terror camps as debris sparks questions

    Photo Credit: The Nation
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    According to The Nation, President Bola Tinubu approved a US precision air strike targeting terrorist camps in Sokoto State, in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

    The report situates the operation within a broader push to degrade armed groups operating in remote border and forest areas.

    TheCable’s newspaper review said US congressman Riley Moore claimed the strikes “prevented planned Christmas attacks,” and also noted government statements that debris from precision‑guided munitions fell in parts of Sokoto and Kwara.

    Echotitbits take: Joint operations raise legitimate questions: oversight, civilian harm monitoring, and whether follow‑on operations actually degrade networks or merely displace them. Watch for casualty transparency, follow‑up arrests, and community reassurance measures.

    Source: The Nation — December 28, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/tinubu-okays-us-air-strike-on-terrorists-in-sokoto/)

    The Nation 2025-12-28

  • Aviation Ministry Shakes Up NCAA Directorates as Corruption Claims Trigger Safety Fears

    Aviation Ministry Shakes Up NCAA Directorates as Corruption Claims Trigger Safety Fears

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    2025-12-26 06:50:00

    Reporting by *PUNCH* indicates that the Aviation Ministry has moved directors within the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) amid allegations that raised safety concerns and questions about oversight effectiveness.

    The minister signaled that the issue goes beyond politics: aviation risk is reputation risk, and public allegations—if left unanswered—can undermine confidence among airlines, insurers, and international regulators.

    The reshuffle is also a test of governance in a sector where enforcement credibility matters: weak oversight can translate into operational shortcuts, maintenance risks, and regulatory arbitrage.

    Stakeholders now expect clearer disclosure on the investigation scope, timelines, and whether disciplinary measures will follow the administrative redeployments.

    *The Guardian* reported the reshuffle “may not be unconnected with allegations of inefficiency and compromised oversight,” while *TrustRadio* said the move “followed some regulatory lapses brought to his attention.”

    Echotitbits take: Reshuffles can be cosmetic unless paired with transparent findings and enforcement. What to watch: whether the ministry publishes a clear incident-and-controls review, and whether NCAA processes are tightened rather than simply reassigning personnel.

    Source: The Punch — Dec 26, 2025 (https://punchng.com/fg-reshuffles-ncaa-directors-amid-corruption-allegations/)

    Photo credit/source: The Punch
    The Punch 2025-12-26

  • Senate Advances Overhaul of Nigeria’s Audit Framework With Updated Federal Audit Bill

    Senate Advances Overhaul of Nigeria’s Audit Framework With Updated Federal Audit Bill

    2025-12-18 00:00:00

    The Nation reports that the Senate has concluded work on amendments aimed at replacing the decades-old audit framework, with lawmakers advancing a Federal Audit Service Bill meant to strengthen oversight and public sector accountability.

    The report says the legislation updates Nigeria’s audit architecture and could impact how ministries, departments, and agencies are scrutinised, especially around procurement and project execution.

    Supporters argue the reform is overdue, while critics insist effective enforcement will matter more than new legal text.

    Punch reported that the Senate concluded consideration of the bill, describing it as a move to modernise federal audit structures. (Punch)

    The Guardian similarly covered the development and framed it as a step toward stronger accountability in government spending oversight. (Guardian Nigeria)

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Modern audit rules can tighten leakages only if institutions are independent and audit findings lead to consequences. Watch the final bill text, implementation timelines, and whether audit reports become more timely and publicly accessible.

    Source: The Nation — December 18, 2025 (https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/12/17/senate-concludes-amendment-to-69-year-old-audit-act/)

    Photo credit: PM News Nigeria

    December 18, 2025

  • Reps Draw Line on 2026 Budget Over Unpaid 2024–2025 Projects

    The House of Representatives summoned the Ministers of Finance and Budget & National Planning and other fiscal heads over weak implementation of the capital components of the 2024 and 2025 budgets. Lawmakers said many contractors executed projects without payment.

    The House warned it may withhold consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill until outstanding obligations are addressed, intensifying legislative oversight of fiscal performance.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10

  • Reps Give NNPCL Dec. 15 Deadline on 2021 Audit Queries

    The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has given NNPCL a final December 15, 2025 deadline to respond to 2021 audit queries, citing repeated non-appearance and incomplete documentation.

    Lawmakers warned that continued disregard for oversight could trigger stronger legislative action as scrutiny of national oil-sector governance intensifies.

    2025-12-08

    The Nation

    2025-12-08