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Tag: Corruption

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Nigerian News

Kano CSO leaders distance selves from coalition’s corruption allegation 

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Bashir Mohammed

‎ ‎Two prominent civil society leaders in Kano have publicly dissociated themselves from a recent statement credited to a coalition of civil society organisations that demanded the suspension and prosecution …

Kano CSO leaders distance selves from coalition’s corruption allegation  Read More
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Nigerian News

Allegations against UBEC Executive Secretary baseless –  Forum 

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Forum of the State Chairmen of Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) on Wednesday  rubbished the allegations against the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajia Aisha …

Allegations against UBEC Executive Secretary baseless –  Forum  Read More
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Nigerian News

Benue Assembly urges Alia to suspend SUBEB chairman over alleged misconduct

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue State House of Assembly Tuesday called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to suspend Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Basic Education Board (SUBEB), for six months following her …

Benue Assembly urges Alia to suspend SUBEB chairman over alleged misconduct Read More
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Nigerian News

EFCC reveals governors under investigation for ‘corrupt practices’

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that 18 sitting governors across Nigeria are currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede made the …

EFCC reveals governors under investigation for ‘corrupt practices’ Read More
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Security & Crime

ICPC, South-East Attorneys General unite against corruption

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

In a move to bolster Nigeria’s anti-corruption architecture, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has convened a high-level roundtable engagement with State Attorneys-General from the South-East …

ICPC, South-East Attorneys General unite against corruption Read More
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Nigerian News

How corrupt politicians hide loot in crypto wallets – EFCC boss 

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Thursday, raised the alarm over a new wave of corruption tactics, saying crooked politicians are increasingly hiding stolen funds …

How corrupt politicians hide loot in crypto wallets – EFCC boss  Read More
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Nigerian News

Corruption: Things Buhari rejected  – Garba Shehu 

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke 

A special assistant to former President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has stated how the former president turned down 10% cut practice by a construction giant working …

Corruption: Things Buhari rejected  – Garba Shehu  Read More
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Security & Crime

Olukoyede to NASS: Enact law against unexplained wealth

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged members of the National Assembly to enact a law against unexplained wealth, stressing that it …

Olukoyede to NASS: Enact law against unexplained wealth Read More
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Nigerian News

CSOs, NYCN defend NMDPRA boss amidst protests

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The League of Civil Society Groups and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have thrown their weight behind the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory …

CSOs, NYCN defend NMDPRA boss amidst protests Read More
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Nigerian News

ICPC recovered N20bn in 2024 – Chair 

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 - by Admin I

The chairperson of the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, Monday, said the commission recovered more than N20 billion and other properties from corrupt individuals in 2024. Aliyu …

ICPC recovered N20bn in 2024 – Chair  Read More
EFCC
Nigerian News

EFCC arraigns bank executives over alleged $12m money laundering

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Ngozi obi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, arraigned Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on charges of money laundering …

EFCC arraigns bank executives over alleged $12m money laundering Read More
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Nigerian News

CBEX: EFCC declares 2 more suspects wanted

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has declared two more persons wanted in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the collapsed digital trading platform, Crypto Bridge …

CBEX: EFCC declares 2 more suspects wanted Read More
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Judiciary

Looted funds: AGF makes clarification, says EFCC, ICPC recovered $105.9m not $967.5bn

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona 

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has made clarifications over a media report that claimed that the federal government  recovered $967.5billion. The …

Looted funds: AGF makes clarification, says EFCC, ICPC recovered $105.9m not $967.5bn Read More
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Security & Crime

ICPC chairman advocates transparent appointment of judges

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has emphasized the need for transparency in the appointment of judges as …

ICPC chairman advocates transparent appointment of judges Read More
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Business

EFCC lauds NASENI for anti-corruption reforms

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Zarah kasha

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, recently, commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), for its commitment to institutional …

EFCC lauds NASENI for anti-corruption reforms Read More
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Nigerian News

Anti-Corruption group denies authorising petition against Mele Kyari to AGF, EFCC

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

An advocacy group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens Against Corruption has disowned the petition and petitioners seeking the Probe of the Former NNPCL Gceo Mele kyari describing the action …

Anti-Corruption group denies authorising petition against Mele Kyari to AGF, EFCC Read More
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World Stage

Brazil: Former president jailed for corruption

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Brazil’s former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested and taken to prison Friday to begin serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, the latest former leader …

Brazil: Former president jailed for corruption Read More
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Nigerian News

Maikalangu: AMAC chairman’s arraignment in ‘certificate forgery’ stalled

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The arraignment of Mr Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in an alleged certificate forgery was stalled at Dutse Magistrates court in Abuja. The case, which …

Maikalangu: AMAC chairman’s arraignment in ‘certificate forgery’ stalled Read More
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Features

Corruption, most formidable obstacles to Nigeria’s development

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Admin III

Over the years, Nigeria as a country has been grappling with this hydra-headed monster called corruption. This is despite the policies and strategies put in place by various administrations. Recently, …

Corruption, most formidable obstacles to Nigeria’s development Read More
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Business

‘Corruption remains one of most formidable obstacles to Nigeria’s development’

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by David Agba 

Over the years, Nigeria as a country has been grappling with this hydra-headed monster called corruption. This is despite the policies and strategies put in place by various administrations. Recently, …

‘Corruption remains one of most formidable obstacles to Nigeria’s development’ Read More
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Security & Crime

ICPC to host stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in local governments 

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to host a one-day stakeholder meeting on the accountability and corruption prevention programme for Local Governments in Nigeria …

ICPC to host stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in local governments  Read More
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Nigerian News

It’s unfair to call Akpabio corrupt, group tells Atiku 

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Uko Etim

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, calling him out for his  remarks  about Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was …

It’s unfair to call Akpabio corrupt, group tells Atiku  Read More
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Nigerian News

Corruption bane of contributory pension scheme – Don 

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Professor Mathew Olasehinde Fashagba of the Faculty of Management Science ,  Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has identified corruption as an active threat that hindered the success of the contributory pension …

Corruption bane of contributory pension scheme – Don  Read More
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Nigerian News

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway neither wasteful nor corruption-induced, analyst tells OBJ 

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

A Lagos –based social commentator and public affairs analyst, Owaikhena Osikhekha, has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his claim that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was a wasteful project. Rather, the …

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway neither wasteful nor corruption-induced, analyst tells OBJ  Read More
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Sports

Court clears Sepp Blatter, Platini of corruption

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case. As in the first …

Court clears Sepp Blatter, Platini of corruption Read More

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