corruption
20 Feb
The Accountability Initiative (AI), a Nigerian civil society group, has fired back at Senator Godswill Akpabio's accusations against former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, highlighting Akpabio's own ongoing corruption investigations and demanding he face charges instead. Akpabio recently claimed the current administration is struggling to find charges against Emefiele for his time at the helm…
19 Feb
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Osun Command, has promised to partner the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to tackle corruption.
19 Feb
The 2023 Transparency International (TI) Report of the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) clearly indicates that corruption is still rife in Nigeria.
18 Feb
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Standing Committee meeting met under the guidance of the Holy Spirit took place at the Cathedral Church of Ascension Boji-Boji, Owa, Diocese of Ika, from February 5 to 9, 2024.
10 Feb
The Kogi In Diaspora Association (KIDA), representing Kogi citizens worldwide, has appealed to the international community to intervene in what it calls the "baseless harassment" of former Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a letter addressed to various embassies and international bodies in Nigeria, KIDA Co-Convener, Seyi Olorunsola, expressed…
9 Feb
Sir: The roof of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development was removed to reveal the rottenness of the inner workings of the establishment.
6 Feb
Among the reasons for the appeal of democracy world-wide are: Responsive and rule-governed leadership; freedoms and rights; political tolerance; as well as, voting system, and citizen participation through representation.
5 Feb
The General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG) Worldwide, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has urged Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for God's continual mercy on the country.
5 Feb
The challenges facing agricultural sector are multifaceted, encompassing issues such as inadequate infrastructure, poor youth and women engagement, limited access to credit, unfavourable credit conditions, corruption, extortion
5 Feb
There is an erroneous belief in many quarters that corruption is the biggest problem militating against Nigeria’s progress. Although such insinuation may appear as the gospel truth, it is better to put issues in a proper perspective in order to correct such misconception.
4 Feb
The Nigerian Transparency Council (NTC), a watchdog organisation, has ignited fresh controversy surrounding the acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its retail group. In a petition submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum, led by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato Federal Constituency,…
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chairman of the nation’s anti-graft body, EFCC , Ola Olukoyede, yesterday disclosed sleazy details of their findings, revealing how the embattled ex-governor transferred $720,000 from the state government’s coffers to a bureau de change (BDC) before leaving office to pay in advance for his child’s school fee.
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Amid alleged irregularities trailing the conduct and outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State, the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, will tomorrow meet with the 15 aspirants, who contested the ticket with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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The immediate past governor of Imo State and foremost chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emeka Ihedioha, and nine other leaders of the party in the South East have announced their resignation from the party.
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Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), yesterday, opened an investigation into the serious incident of Dana Air plane that skidded off the runway in Lagos.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has the primary remit of combating economic and financial crimes, with a myriad of long-drawn-out cases in several courts. But its newfound fervour and ‘power’ to prosecute relatively minor offences of naira abuse has become a source of concern for stakeholders that see the important agency as derailing,…
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Without a shadow of a doubt, Abraham Lincoln’s characterisation of democracy, jurisprudentially grounded in the ideals of equality, freedom and liberty, as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, has withstood the test of time, and is the prevailing global political orthodoxy.
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Two of Nigeria’s top coaches, Gabriel Okon and Endurance Ojokolo, will lead the nation’s contingent to the 2024 World Relays holding in the Bahamas on May 4 and 5.
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The highlight of the round of 64 of the rebranded President Federation Cup, which holds next week, is a repeat of the 2018 edition of the country’s oldest cup competition when Enugu Rangers came from 0-3 down to beat Kano Pillars via penalties to win that year’s competition.
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Nigerian coaches have the potential to be among the world’s best, but some of them lack the necessary training to bring out the best in them, president of the Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN), Dr Terry Eguaoje, has said.
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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has increased Calabar Rovers’ subvention by 100 per cent as an incentive to aid the state-owned club’s bid to return to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).