Nigeria loses $10bn to illicit financial flows – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nigeria accounts for 20 per cent or 10 billion dollars (N3.8 trillion) of the […]
Corruption
FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to ensure […]
NDDC ‘ll be platform for rebirth of Niger Delta Region – Tunji-Ojo
By Haruna Salami The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has expressed optimism that the NDDC will […]
Court stops Oyo-Ita’s trial over EFCC ”misconduct”
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered a stay of proceeding in the ongoing trial of the former Head of Service (HoS), Mrs Winifred […]
NNPP joins APC in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has entirely defected into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Alhaji Yusuf […]
MATAN tasks new EFCC boss on fairness, justice
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has urged the new Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be fair and just in […]
PDP advices Bawa to restore professionalism in EFCC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulraheed Bawa, to re-engineer and restore […]
Okomu oil hosts stakeholders, spends N20m on whistleblowers
The Management of Okomu Oil Palm in Edo, near Benin, says whistle blowers have received over N20 million, after saving the company from […]
NGO, research centre sign MoU on anti corruption campaign
An NGO, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society and the Mambayya House, Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, Bayero University, Kano on Thuyrsday, signed an Memorandum of […]
Virtual assets, cryptocurrencies risky for Nigeria – ICPC boss
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, on Tuesday said virtual assets […]
COVID-19 : Nigerian journalist, others win Gatefield 2020 PJPA award
Investigative journalists Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin and Feminist Coalition (FemCo), a gender advocacy group, have won the Gatefield People Journalism Prize for Africa 2020 (PJPA). […]
Nasarawa Gov’t trains public officers on implementation of procurement law
The Nasarawa State government on Monday began a two-week training for political and public office holders on procurement laws. The training is geared towards effective […]
Buhari given 7 days to release names of companies flaring gas in Nigeria
Mohammadu Buhari has been asked to release details of companies flaring gas in Nigeria. The President, who doubles as the Petroleum Minister, was asked to […]
Desist from budget manipulation, ICPC Chairman warns DFAs, Budget Officers
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies […]
Senate confirms Adolphus as Auditor General of the Federation
By Haruna Salami The Senate Wednesday confirmed Aghughu Adolphus as the Auditor General of the Federation. This followed the report received from the Committee on […]
Bill on preventing corruption in government, private organisations scales 2nd reading in Senate
A bill for an Act to prevent financial fraud in government and private organisations in the county has scaled through second reading at the Senate. […]
Judiciary, enforcement critical in corruption fight- Customs boss
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, says the Nigerian judiciary is a critical element in the fight against corruption. […]
Group calls on Nigeria to work for national unity
The Patriotic Action Nigeria (PAN), a Non-Governmental Organisation on Friday called on Nigerians to be in unity to have a true national development. The founder […]
Senate screens Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Thursday began the screening of Aghughu Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation after the upper chamber referred the request of […]
INVESTIGATION: Shock, anxiety, disquiet over ‘disappearing forest reserves of Abuja’
By Danlami Nmodu President Muhammadu Buhari received a rude shock not long ago in the heart of Abuja. As he was passing through […]
Alleged N17.1bn fraud: Court temporarily halts re-trial of Orji Uzor Kalu
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday temporary halted the re-trial of former Abia Governor, Sen. Orji Kalu, on alleged corruption […]
Obaseki decries corruption in state healthcare system
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried the level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, describing it as a deliberate act to run down […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020, By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
“Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the […]
No one should be afraid of Jonathan, By Reno Omokri
I almost exclaimed Et tu, Brute?, after reading Ike Abonyi’s piece with the title ‘Jonathan’s 2023 Selfish Gamble”. Because if anybody should accuse former President […]
Group calls for concerted effort to fight corruption in work places
AfroRedFlag White Collar Protective Shield Ltd, an independent private service-oriented company, has called for concerted effort to fight corruption in work places. Dr Mannixs Paul, […]