corruption
30 Jan
South Africa's corruption perception index has dropped to its lowest in 12 years and was below the global average, global corruption watchdog Transparency International said on Tuesday.
30 Jan
Ahiazu Patriotic Forum, a non-governmental organisation with a focus on patriotism, equity, and building public trust, has decried the many cases of misappropriation and corruption leveled against many political leaders across the local government area. This development is coming on the heels of multiple allegations of corruption involving cases of diversion of palliatives donated to…
22 Jan
First national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, appears to have forgotten that corruption has crippled the country.
19 Jan
Alleged resistance to change by those benefiting from corruption has been identified as the major factor impeding the move for local council autonomy in Nigeria.
15 Jan
With recent reports of illegal organ harvesting in the country, many Nigerians are concerned about the ugly development and are exploring measures to prevent such activities in Nigerian hospitals, both private and public.
15 Jan
Details of corruption allegations emerging from government ministries, departments and agencies are shocking to Nigerians, who are consequently swooning against the fact that the Presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still very young,
13 Jan
Professor Olajumoke Morenikeji is a scholar in the fields of parasitology, ecology and environmental biology in the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan (UI). The Teen’s Pastor is Chair, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park and Chair, Pangolin Conservation Guild Nigeria (PCGN).
12 Jan
Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIRS) has intensified its crackdown, resulting in the arrest of several individuals involved in the unlawful production and sale of counterfeit motor vehicle stickers and emblems. The latest arrests are the Paiko Local Government Area revenue officer and its director, who were apprehended for their roles in this illegal operation.…
4 Jan
Corruption clearly represents one of the most serious political, economic and societal problems.
3 Jan
This piece primarily stemmed from a recent Nigeria-focused conversation with a Delta State born but Florida, United States of America (USA) based practising lawyer who studied in England, Finland, Sweden, and Norway among others.
1 Jan
Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration and all political leaders nationwide to give Nigerians good reasons to smile in 2024.
24 Dec
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has vehemently denied a report alleging his involvement in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The report, published by an online newspaper, claimed that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…
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Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N8 billion fraud. The PUNCH reports EFCC arrests Sirika over N8bn Nigeria Air fraud that Sirika got to the EFCC's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command in Abuja around 1pm on Tuesday. Sirika is currently being…
2 hours ago
Former governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 26 years. Ihedioha announced his exit from PDP in a Tuesday letter addressed to the party’s chairman in the Mbutu Ward of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. According to him, the PDP has taken on a path…
3 hours ago
Kim Kardashian has reportedly lost over 100,000 followers on Instagram. This significant drop comes after the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, which includes a track that fans speculate is a diss aimed at Kardashian. The song in question, titled “thanK you aIMee,” is featured on Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.”…