ICPC
21 Nov
Findings from the Phase VI tracking of Constituency and Executive Projects by Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) of government have exposed how staff of executing agencies connive with facilitators or contractors to execute shoddy projects. The investigation was carried out by the Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Initiative (CEPTI), an intervention initiative conceived to engender…
21 Nov
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has started the tracking of 18 constituency projects valued at N47.3 billion across the three senatorial districts of Ondo State. Mr Andrew Osove, Assistant Chief Superintendent of Investigation in ICPC, Ondo office, made this known while speaking with the newsmen during the monitoring and tracking…
19 Nov
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has kicked off phase 7 of the Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise. The tracking of the constituency and executive projects is an initiative of the Commission that began in 2019, focusing on how well money allocated to critical sectors of education, health, agriculture, water…
19 Nov
A lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has been taken to court following accusations of sexual harassment made by a female postgraduate student.
15 Nov
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by Kogi and some other state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws
14 Nov
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, revealed that women and youth disproportionately experience the effects of corruption in the country. Aliyu urged women and youth to take a more active role in the fight against corruption and other social vices in Nigeria. He made…
14 Nov
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has informed the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes that the commission's personnel involved in high-profiled investigations are facing high security risks.
13 Nov
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has advised heads of Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) of government to always double-check financial documents brought before them by public officials before appending their signatures. Aliyu who offered this advise on Wednesday in Abuja during an anti-corruption…
13 Nov
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has informed the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes that the commission's personnel involved in high-stakes investigations are currently facing significant security risks. Aliyu, who made this revelation in Abuja while presenting the commission's performance scorecard over…
12 Nov
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dragged a former House of Representatives member for Gboko
12 Nov
Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has stressed the need for members of the African Asset Recovery Practitioners’ Forum (AARP-F) to pursue their charter’s objectives by advancing efforts at asset tracking and repatriation towards achieving Africa’s development goals.
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Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Professor Nuhu Yaqub, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s academic and administrative landscape, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt tribute, which she personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday, the senator…
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The Katsina State Police Command has successfully rescued 18 kidnap victims and recovered stolen cattle following separate incidents involving armed bandits. In a statement on Sunday, a police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, said the incident occurred on January 3, 2025 along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State. He said that the police…
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Baba Mohammed Azare has been appointed as the 34th Commissioner of Police (CP) in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, the new CP, a native of Bauchi State, has a strong academic background, holding a BA in Mass Communications and…
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Suspected terrorists have killed the Acting Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Katsina State, Alhaji Amadu Surajo. The terrorists also killed three other people and injured several others. The incident occurred in the late hours of Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning when the hoodlums attacked Mai…
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The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious New Year auction. Michelin-starred sushi restauranteurs, the Onodera Group said they paid 207 million yen for the 276 kilogramme (608 pounds) bluefin tuna, roughly the size and…
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Dr Badiru Apaokagi, coach of Team Apaokagi at the just-concluded fourth Play With Kwara Youths (PWKY) sports tournament, has expressed optimism about the platform’s potential to groom future leaders for the state. Speaking during a dinner on Friday to celebrate his team’s performance, Apaokagi said that if the tournament maintains the same dedication and tempo,…
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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) on Saturday presented a development blueprint, outlining their expectations for a new relationship with the government and oil companies to address legacy issues and bring development to the Ogoni region. The presentation was made during the 32nd Ogoni Day celebration, marking 32 years since the…
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Ghanaian actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo, has shared the sad news of his father's passing. John Anato-Dumelo Snr. died at the age of 75. Dumelo posted the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, reflecting on their final moments together. He expressed deep gratitude for his father’s guidance and unwavering support throughout his life. The actor recalled…
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Amidst Nigeria’s economic struggles, Calabar’s streets come alive with nearly two million revellers in stunning attire, celebrating one of West Africa’s biggest street carnivals. Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, last weekend as giant speakers blasted Afrobeats for one of West Africa’s most prestigious carnivals. Every December,…