NGO advocates death penalty for looters of public funds
The Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF) worldwide, a non-governmental organization, has advocated the death penalty for looters of public funds, to eradicate the current spate of […]
anti-corruption
Don’t reassign Abdulrasheed Maina’s case to another judge, EFCC urges Chief Judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, not to reassign Abdulrasheed […]
On being angry with the state and INEC, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Let’s get it right from the start. Nigeria has been a huge disappointment to her citizens, and no one (not even those in the corridors […]
Anti- graft War: Reps Financial Crimes Committee pledges support for EFCC
By Chimezie Godfrey Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes have offered to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under the […]
Group asks Lai Mohammed to release details of N9.4b DSO expenditure
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been asked to release details of expenditure on payment to key Digital Switch Over, (DSO) stakeholders. The […]
EFCC to prioritise corruption prevention, says Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prioritise measures aimed at preventing corruption in order to save the huge cost of prosecuting corruption cases. […]
Nigeria rallies global community to combat corruption
Nigeria on Thursday in New York, called on the global community to take measures to prevent and combat corruption as well as strengthen international cooperation […]
Nigeria to produce smartphones for African continent – Pantami
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, says Nigeria has the capacity to produce SIM cards and Smart phones for the African continent. […]
OPL 245: Shell, Eni lose embattled Nigerian oil licence amid corruption trial
‘Campaigners today applauded President Buhari’s insistence that the oil field could not be developed until corruption cases had concluded‘ The license for Nigeria’s offshore OPL […]
ICPC receives 141 petitions in Kaduna State in 4 months
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission received 141 petitions in Kaduna State between January and April. Its commissioner in the state, Malam […]
EFCC, Brazil to strengthen collaboration
By Chimezie Godfrey The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Brazil have resolved to strengthen collaboration in tacking issues related to fraud, cybercrime and a […]
IFFs: Africa loses $148bn to corruption yearly – Malami
…Over $700m Stolen Funds Returned To Nigeria In Four Years The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said […]
JUSUN strike stalls ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani’s trial
The trial offormer Petroleum Minister Dieazani Alison-Madueke was on Monday due to the strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The matter, which was […]
PRAWA urges commitment of stakeholders to implementing non-custodial measures
The Prisoners Rehabilitation Aid Welfare Action (PRAWA) has urged stakeholders to support implementation of non-custodial measures and avoid leaving it for the Nigeria Correctional Service. […]
Gbajabiamila seeks collaboration with anti-graft agencies in corruption figh
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged anti-graft agencies to organise capacity programmes for legislators to ensure effective fight against corruption in […]
Service Delivery: FG applauds Ordinary Ahmad Isah, SERVICOM for services
The Federal Government has commended Dr Ahmad Isah, the Ordinary President, Brekete Family, for his humanitarian services to Nigerians. Dr Maurice Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary, […]
Institute seeks speedy passage of Forensic Bill to end crime in Nigeria
The Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN), has stressed the need for speedy passage of the Forensic Bill, establishing the institute, […]
LCCI canvasses better interface between regulatory agencies, SMEs
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has canvassed direct engagements between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and regulatory agencies to effectively address communication […]
Buhari parts ways with influential cleric over presidential contract
President Muhammadu Buhari has parted ways with an influential Catholic cleric, who previously described Buhari as “messiah’’ because the president refused to give him a […]
HEDA calls for amendment of new Lagos Anticorruption Law
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos House of Assembly to immediately review and amend the ‘Lagos State […]
EFCC takes campaign against cybercrime to Adeleke University in Osun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday took its campaign against cybercrime to the Adeleke University, Ede in Osun. This is contained in […]
ICPC Chairman commends NEPZA for supporting Anti-Corruption & Transparency Unit
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has commended the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority […]
NEITI, ICPC form joint cooperation on anti corruption issues in extractive sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have established a joint cooperation arrangement on […]
Ag I-G disbands Monitoring Units in Lagos, Port Harcourt
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Mr Usman Baba has ordered the immediate disbandment of the I-G Monitoring Units in Lagos and Port Harcourt with […]
Blown out like a candle in the wind: A tribute to Innocent Chukwuma
By Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye The death of Innocent Chukwuma hit the airwaves early on Easter Sunday, 4th April 2021. Coming after the sudden death of […]