ICPC
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign a firm and three former aides of ex-Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mr Demola Bakare,in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said that the accused persons would be arraigned in court on Friday in a fresh N64 million…
3 days ago
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign three ex-appointees of former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in a fresh N64 million money-laundering suit.
3 days ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Mrs Aishatu Abdullahi, and an Assistant Chief Accountant, Mrs Ghaji Rahila...
4 days ago
Barring any last-minute changes, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will arraign in court three ex-appointees of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in a fresh 64 million naira money laundering suit. The ex-appointees are Mr. Lawal Shakiru Olajimi Adebisi, a former Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to El-Rufai, the ex-Accountant General of…
15 Jan
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (IG-P) and the ICPC to investigate the failed reconstruction of the F107 Ohafia Bende Umuahia road in Abia. The resolution followed adoption of a motion by Rep. Ibe Osonwa (LP-Abia) during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker noted that the…
15 Jan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge of unlawful embezzlement against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to former Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of corruption and money laundering. The case, with charge number FCH/KD/16c/2025, was filed by the Assistant Chief Legal Officer of ICPC, Dr. Osuobeni…
15 Jan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Mrs Aishatu Abdullahi, a Director of Administration and Supplies with the National Boundary Commission, and Mrs Ghaji Rahila, an Assistant Chief Accountant of the same agency, over allegations of forgery and abuse of office. The duo were arraigned on Tuesday before…
14 Jan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the prosecution of two ministries' staff over alleged 12 million job racketeering. The officials: Mrs Joy Ndubuisi Chineme, a staff member of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, (first defendant), and one Mr Godwin Tabo Sakat of the Federal Ministry of Works…
8 Jan
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged former Governor Nasir el-Rufai’s ex-Chief of Staff, Muhammad Bashir Saidu, to the Federal High Court in Kaduna for allegedly looting government’s treasury.
23 Dec
The statement attributed to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), that its personnel encounter security risks in their bid to probe high-profile corruption cases is unexpected and constitutes a slap on the government’s much-touted commitment to fight corruption.
20 Dec
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has drawn up a list of 15 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) tagged as “high corruption risks” in its latest integrity report. The commission released the report in Abuja on Thursday, with the list including the likes of the Supreme Court, the National Hajj Commission…
20 Dec
Angered by findings from the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has informed non-compliant MDAs
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The wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's empowerment initiatives for police officers, wives and widows in the state. Mrs Egbetokun, who doubles as President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), gave the accolade when she led wives of top police officers on a courtesy…
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