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Ex-President Obasanjo and other dignitaries will discuss impact of coup in Africa at Democracy Day summit
4 days ago
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, says the hydra-headed problem of corruption can only be nipped in the bud if government
6 Dec
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono has advocated for a process devoid of undue political
5 Dec
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into alleged mismanagement of funds by the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) under Bashir Jamoh, former Director-General of the agency. The allegations centre on the uncompleted Senate building project at…
4 Dec
Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has said the commission, with the help of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has intercepted and blocked $300,000 meant for students Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
2 Dec
The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe branch, Dr S.O. Jimoh, has described the term "judicial corruption" as mere name-calling, asserting that corruption is a systemic issue affecting all facets of society. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Dr Jimoh said that singling out the judiciary for corruption is misleading and unfair. He confirmed…
23 Nov
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has lauded the Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) for its significant contributions toward combating insecurity and corruption in Nigeria. Dr. Adamu Aliyu delivered this commendation in a goodwill message on Thursday during…
Obasanjo
16 Nov
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that a society that does not believe in the consequences of bad behaviours will perpetually face corruption.
12 Nov
The recent virulent outbursts on a national television Programme by a UK-based Nigeria lawyer, Professor Fidelis Oditah, calls for serious concern as it was nothing short of corruption fighting back.
Some stakeholders have blamed 25 years of the presidential system of government for the high level of poverty and corruption in Nigeria
11 Nov
The adoption of the United States presidential system in Nigeria has only increased poverty and insecurity across the country, doing more harm than good for Nigeria, particularly in the last 25 years of the country’s democratic journey, stakeholders said on Monday. They also called for circumspection in considering the parliamentary method. The stakeholders stated this…
7 Nov
Along with maths and reading, pupils at a Lagos primary school learn about the ills of corruption in one of the world's worst-hit countries. Seated together in the playground, the Nigerian youngsters aged around 10 read aloud from "Ansa's Speech" and are then asked questions about the book. "Ansa's Speech" is the story of a…
6 Nov
Facilitators of the State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) in Nigeria’s northwest region have alleged corruption within the agency, claiming they were shortchanged on promised stipends and equipment.
1 Nov
Liberia's president has suspended three senior officials from the body organising the return of refugees over allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, his office said. The Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has in recent months overseen the return of more than 1,000 Liberians who had fled the country's devastating civil wars. Another more…

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