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Ndume Calls for Action Against Corruption and Hunger in Nigeria
Senator Ali Ndume has expressed concern about the alarming rate of corruption in Nigeria, labelling it as one of the country’s most significant challenges.
He made these remarks during a media session in Kano on Saturday, where he highlighted the urgent need for stronger measures to tackle the issue.
Ndume pointed out that, despite widespread recognition of the problem, Nigeria still lacks effective laws to address corruption, both proactively and reactively.
“Corruption is our biggest challenge. We don’t have laws that can deal with it properly,” he said.
He further noted that it is rare to find individuals, particularly in politics or government, who are not involved in corrupt practices.
“If someone in our system isn’t corrupt, it’s because they are fortunate enough to be God-fearing,” he remarked.
He lamented the culture of impunity, where individuals who engage in corrupt practices not only evade punishment but are often celebrated.
“In Nigeria, people steal money, walk freely, and are even revered for it.
It’s common for people to bow before someone they know is corrupt just to gain favours,” Ndume said.
He described how the sudden accumulation of wealth often goes unquestioned, with many people turning a blind eye when someone, who had no money last week, suddenly acquires multiple cars or private jets.
In contrast to Nigeria, Ndume explained that in developed countries, such drastic changes in lifestyle would raise suspicions.
“In other places, they would ask how you made such money, when, and from where, but here, no one seems to care,” he said.
The senator revealed that he had made several attempts to introduce a bill aimed at addressing unexplained wealth, but these efforts have been unsuccessful.
He shared that he had approached a former Head of State, requesting the signing of an Executive Bill to combat corruption, but his plea was turned down.
“There’s still no law on unexplained wealth in Nigeria, and no Executive Order to address it,” Ndume added.
Aside from corruption, Ndume also voiced his concerns about the widespread hunger in the country, emphasizing the underutilization of Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential.
He pointed out that only a small portion of Nigeria’s arable land is currently being cultivated.
“Despite the abundance of fertile land, we’ve only cultivated less than five per cent.
This land could feed the entire nation,” he stressed. Ndume called for a renewed focus on increasing food production to address the hunger crisis.
In his remarks, the senator underscored the urgent need for both legal reforms and a stronger agricultural sector to address the nation’s challenges.
He warned that unless these issues are tackled head-on, the future of the country could remain bleak.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 elections will be a clear judgment on President Bola Tinubu’s time in office, calling it a referendum on his leadership. Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, made this known on Monday while reacting to claims from the ruling APC, which accused Atiku of trying to rebuild the opposition for selfish reasons and to access public funds.
Ibe dismissed the accusations, saying Atiku’s mission is rooted in the hopes of everyday Nigerians who want a better future. “These people clearly weren’t ready to govern. All they do is play politics,” Ibe said. “They’ve worked hard, not to move Nigeria forward, but to stall any real progress. Their actions go against everything democracy stands for.”
He also criticized the Tinubu administration’s performance, pointing to a major road project where only 30 kilometres have been completed out of a planned 700 in two years. “They threw a party to celebrate just 4% of the project. Can you imagine? The money wasted on that celebration could’ve done more for the road itself,” he said.
Ibe went on to highlight the worsening conditions in Nigeria, noting the country now ranks as the poverty capital of the world and leads Africa in child malnutrition. He defended Atiku’s record, saying the former VP’s work is inspired by the people, not personal ambition.
“Atiku built his name and businesses long before 1999. He has created jobs, invested his own money in his political journey, and never relied on state funds,” he added. He urged the APC to focus on fixing the country rather than constantly watching Atiku, adding that in 2027, it will be Tinubu against the rest of the nation.
Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has opened up about how the death of his wife, Abiodun, in 2009 pushed him into what he describes as a mission of revenge against the devil. Speaking during the Global Workers’ Conference, Kumuyi revealed that he received the heartbreaking news just after preaching at Faith Clinic.
He believes the devil struck while he was away from home. Since then, he said his response has been to take the gospel even further, using his ministry to fight back. In his words, the next chapter of his calling has been all about “revenge.”
Since her passing, Kumuyi has intensified his efforts, traveling across nearly every local government in Nigeria, reaching all African nations, and visiting continents around the world. He remarried in 2010, but says his wife’s death marked a turning point in how far and wide he spreads the gospel.
Late gospel singer, Big Bolaji was out to rest at the funeral ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo state.
It can be recalled that the late singer passed away from an illness on the 19th of April, 2025.
Friends, family and colleagues gather at the ceremony to honour their late friend and singer. Many also take to social media to share a heartwarming tribute to the gospel singer.
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