Mustapha USMAN

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

Kaduna tops 2026 Transparency Index as 33 states score below 40%

KADUNA State has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked state in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index, scoring 54.68 per cent,...

Newlywed businessman ‘excretes’ 72 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport, NDLEA says

A 25-year-old newlywed businessman, Lovely Chukwulobelu, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly...
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More APC governors reject Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election

THE political support being mobilised by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike for President Bola...

Anambra govt accuses Peter Obi of concealing $123.7m loans, workers’ arrears

THE Anambra State Government has accused former governor Peter Obi of concealing loans and other financial liabilities allegedly incurred...
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Manchester City face points deduction, relegation threat after reported guilty verdict on 114 charges

MANCHESTER City could face a points deduction, financial penalties or other sanctions after reportedly being found guilty of 114...

Over 7,000 abducted in Nigeria in one year as ransom payments rise – Report

AT least 7,825 people were abducted in Nigeria in 1,713 incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, while at...
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