Chris Ngige
6 Sep
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, was questioned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over contract irregularities and job racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, confirmed Ngige’s invitation. “He was invited and interrogated on some issues and was…
6 Sep
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has grilled ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over contract irregularities and job racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) during his tenure.
23 Apr
An activist, Ifeanyi Okonkwo, has dragged Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, and his predecessors, Chris Ngige, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano, to court for allegedly running the affairs of the 21 local councils in the state with unelected officials.
6 Jan
The former minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over power from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra in 2025.
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