Our professionals are essential building blocks of our economy. Still, suppose they are seen to be unethical and corrupt, binging themselves on this ‘ambrosia’, which for the ‘gods’ of the ‘Deep State’ in Nigeria is corrupt enrichment. In that case, the country will continue to be ‘tantalised’ by growth and development prospects without achieving it. […]
CSOs ask APC, PDP to suspend members facing corruption allegations
Corruption: EFCC boss Olukoyede tasks Nigerians on compliance to rules, regulations
The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians to ensure “compliance” with the rules and regulations of society. He noted that a lack of compliance with given rules is the root of corruption in the country. In a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Thursday, […]
Corruption: We’ve submitted petitions against heads, top officials of agencies – NACAT
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative, NACAT, said it has submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions various outstanding corruption petitions against some heads and top officials of agencies in the country. It said the petitions include those against top officials at the National Defence College, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, […]
EFCC identifies causes of increase in corruption in Nigeria
Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has blamed the neglect of cultural values for the high rate of corruption in the country. He said this on Tuesday when Chief Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The […]
Corruption: ICPC, CoDA renew pact on asset recovery, illicit financial flows
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa, CoDA, are to strengthen their cooperation agreement towards tackling Illicit Financial Flows, IFFs, and providing support for the Common African Position on Asset Recovery, CAPAR. The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made this known […]
For national security and economic development, fighting corruption matters, By Umar Yakubu
…a critical aspect that appears to elude the administration’s grasp is the imperative of waste reduction and relentless battle against corruption. The government seems to treat the matters as trivial, whilst underestimating the profound impacts they have on both the security and economic sectors. While the administration’s intentions to enhance national security are commendable, they […]
When the Chief Justice brings the judiciary to ridicule, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
On 27 February, Nigeria’s National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja opened a continuing education course for judges. The opening featured an address by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, who invited the participants to eschew “unethical conduct that could expose the judiciary to ridicule.” Beneath his text, it seemed as if the Chief […]
EFCC, ICPC can’t end corruption in Nigeria – Pastor Tunde Bakare
The overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, can’t end corruption in Nigeria. Bakare spoke at the men’s symposium in honour of Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili’s 70th birthday in Abuja on Friday. He […]
Corruption, smugglers, subsidy beneficiaries fighting back – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that the old subsidy beneficiaries might have been resisting his decision to remove fuel subsidy. DAILY POST reported that President Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023. The decision worsened the already depleted economy, making life hard for its large population of […]