Tag: corruption
Anambra sacks 2 principals for corruption
The Anambra Government on Wednesday said it sacked two school principals for collecting unapproved fees.
China’s most-wanted corruption fugitive sentenced to prison
A court in eastern China has sentenced the country’s former most-wanted fugitive, Yang Xiuzhu, to eight years in prison, state…
Tackling corruption in Nigeria through whistle blowing
I crave your indulgence to preface this speech by reiterating what all of us already know: that corruption is the…
Corruption has produced thousands of thieves in Nigeria – Kenyan Professor
A Kenya Professor of Law, Patrick Lumumba on Monday decried rising wave of corruption in Nigeria, saying that the malaise…
China punishes 1.3m officials for corruption
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft drive,which has targeted officials at all levels, has punished more than 1.3 million people in…
I’m determined to eradicate corruption – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the National Assembly on the need for swift passage of Anti-Corruption Bills for laws that…
Corruption: Ofili-Ajumogobia’s salary details revealed in court
Mr Awoyemi Kazeem, a Chief Accountant at the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Friday revealed at an Ikeja High Court…
Corruption may ‘kill’ Nigeria soon – Prof. Oyebode
Akin Oyebode, Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, University of Lagos has warned that if drastic measures are not put…
Chief Justice gets kudos over special courts for corruption
The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) has commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, on his order…
Nigeria remains in fight against corruption – Onyeama
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has declared that Nigeria remained steadfast in the fight against corruption and called for…
New police constables warned against corruption, indiscipline
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned new police constables against acts capable of tarnishing the image of…
Politicians, Civil Servants And The War Against Corruption
The story of Nigeria’s several predicaments as well as current battle against corruption will at every point of the tale…
Corruption: EFCC lauds CJN’s move
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commended recent move by the judiciary to prioritize corruption and financial crime…
Chief Justice joins fight against corruption, creates special courts
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen has joined the fight against the pervasive corruption in the country by…
Corruption: Buhari’s integrity is still intact – Onyeama
Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has described the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari as unimpeachable and remained…
Prove corruption allegation against me or shut up – Atiku
“It is sickening to continue to regurgitate allegations of corruption against me by people who have failed to come forward…
EFCC officials undergoing trial for corruption – Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says some of its officials are currently being prosecuted for corruption in various…
Presidency to Jonathan: Buhari inherited corruption
Presidency said on Monday that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was handed an economy ravaged by years of mismanagement and…
Ambode swear-in LG/LCDA Chairmen, warns against corruption
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday swears in the newly elected chairmen of the 57 Local Governments and Local…
Former Brazilian President Lula jailed 9 years for corruption
Former Brazilian leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was convicted on corruption charges on Wednesday in the first of five…
ICPC identifies corruption factors in e-government platforms
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says lack of legal framework is a major corruption risk…
Obaseki swear-in 18 Commissioners, warns against corruption
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, took a huge step towards forming a full Executive Council, on Thursday, with the…
Corruption Root Cause Of Separatist Agitations – Magu
The acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has identified corruption as the root cause…
Brazilian President Refuses To Step Down
President Michel Temer of Brazil on Tuesday denounced corruption charges against him as a “legal fiction” and refused to step…
Religious Leaders To Partner FG In Fighting Corruption
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged religious leaders in the country to partner Federal Government in the ongoing fight against…
Buhari’s Govt. scored high on security, corruption
The National Union of Textile Garment, Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), on Monday, scored the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari…
Special courts for corrupt practices, welcome development- Journalist
An Abuja-based media consultant, Mr Abuh Adamu, on Monday commended the Federal Government for its resolve to establish special courts…
Party Scores Buhari’s Govt High On Security, Corruption
The Young Democratic Party (YDP) on Monday commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led government for the achievements recorded so far in addressing…
Buhari Urged To Continue Fight Against Corruption
Mr Akinpelu Aina, member, Ogun House of Assembly, on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to continue the fight against corruption,…
Analysts Hail Buhari’s War On Corruption
Some political analysts in Kaduna on Sunday hailed President Muhammadu for his handling of corruption and insecurity issues since coming…