anti-corruption

[The Presidential Blog] They have a list of 11 things Buhari has done to promote accountability | we have 11 he hasn’t

At the first day of the 2-day National #CorruptionDialogue organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption in Abuja, the Presidency bragged about the 11 things the President has achieved so far as regards transparency and anti-corruption during his 22 months in office. It turns out, though, that we didn’t even have to think hard... Read More

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anti-corruption, Budget process, Buhari, PACAC, Presidency, transparency

February 25, 2017

Buhari’s anti-corruption war not a witch-hunt – SGF

by Azeez Adeniyi Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has said no fewer than one million youths will be employed by the end of this year. Lawal said this while speaking at a roundtable with top government officials in Owerri on Saturday. He said President Muhammadu Buhari was working to lay a solid... Read More

anti-corruption, President Muhammadu Buhari, witch-hunt

February 21, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Gunmen abduct army lieutenant in Lagos’ | Rawlings backs Buhari’s anti-corruption fight | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians – YNaija ‘Gunmen abduct army lieutenant in Lagos’ – YNaija FG summons South African envoy over renewed xenophobic attacks – YNaija Probe CBN, NNPC officials for money laundering, Senate tells EFCC – YNaija PDP crisis: Sheriff meets Jonathan, Makarfi... Read More

anti-corruption, CBN, Donald Trump. Xenophobia, FG, nnpc, south africa, The YNaija Tracklist

January 26, 2017

‘APC summons Shehu Sani over attack on Buhari’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has written to the Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani to provide an explanation for his utterances regarding the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Thisday the letter was drafted on Wednesday evening by the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Sani is expected to appear at the... Read More

anti-corruption, APC, Attack, John Odigie-Oyegun, President Muhammadu Buhari, Shehu Sani

January 26, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigeria’s monetary policy unbearable – Tinubu The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has faulted the monetary policies of the Federal Government. 2. Buhari’s health: FG to punish rumour mongers The Federal Government says it will punish all those behind... Read More

anti-corruption, Itse Sagay, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shehu Sani, The Big 5

January 26, 2017

Anti-corruption war: Sagay slams Shehu Sani

The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has slammed Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani for his statement on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. Sani, who was reacting to the letter sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Senate on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

anti-corruption, Babachir Lawal, ibrahim magu, Itse Sagay, PACAC, senate, Shehu Sani

January 25, 2017

Buhari’s anti-corruption fight is a ruse – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is a ruse. In a statement by Dayo Adeyeye, Spokesperson for the Ahmed-Makarfi faction on Wednesday, the party said Buhari’s war against corruption has ended. It said the President’s letter to the Senate with regards to corruption allegations against EFCC Chairman,... Read More

anti-corruption, fight, PDP, President Muhammdu Buhari, Ruse, war

January 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: This is how the immunity removal bill died

Only few days ago, we had very high hopes about the removal of immunity bill sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta-Central constituency and forwarded to the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in December. The bill sought to amend Section 308 of the Nigerian constitution which provides that no civil or criminal proceedings shall be... Read More

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anti-corruption, Executive, governors, legislature, removal of immunity, senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the legislative blog

January 5, 2017

The Thread: Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade is all a ruse

When you hear the latest corruption tale of Buhari’s inside men, it leaves you wondering how Buhari still wants to convince Nigerians that he is in power to fight corruption. Following an investigation by Sahara Reporters that Aisha Buhari, Abba Kyari and others have used the Nigerian High commission in the UK to siphon money,... Read More

Thinking Through

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Jibrin

January 1, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin takes his anti-corruption campaign to the streets this 2017

In November, we told you how embattled and suspended lawmaker and whistleblower, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin took his corruption fight out of the country. At the time, Hon Jibrin promised to involve the international community in his campaign and from his recent announcement, he has succeeded at this. He shared on Twitter on Saturday that two... Read More

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anti-corruption, hon jibrin, international funding, president buhari, Whistleblowing

December 21, 2016

Opinion: 2017 State House budget analysis

by Saatah Nubari The first time this budget analysis series ran was for the 2016 budget; and it becomes visible each day that the 1810 page document was a horrid, hurriedly-put, corrupt-conduit-filled piece of executive cluelessness. Well, since I’m more of a realist than any of the other-ists, I’ll just say that the fact that the... Read More

2017 budget, anti-corruption, Defence Software, EFCC, opinion, State House, The Bureau of Public Procurement

December 2, 2016

There’s corruption even in the EFCC – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said there is corruption everywhere,even in the EFCC. Magu said this on Friday when he paid a visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai in Abuja. He called on other agencies of the government to collaborate with the anti-graft agency.... Read More

anti-corruption, corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu

November 8, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin premieres his anti-corruption international campaign in London

Suspended lawmaker, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin declared via Twitter few hours ago, “I WILL NOT RETURN TO NIGERIA UNLESS MY SAFETY IS GUARANTEED”. Hon Jibrin accused the four-man cabal of House of Reps Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara; Deputy Speaker, Hon Yusuf Lasun; Chief Whip, Hon Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and Minority Leader, Hon Leo Ogor of “using another member... Read More

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anti-corruption, BEN TV, campaign, Hon Dogara, hon jibrin, House of Reps, Kayode Ogundamisi, London

November 4, 2016

Amaechi committed financial crime with contributions to APC campaign – Wike

The Government of Rivers state says the current anti-corruption war in the country will be incomplete without Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi in the dock, The Cable reports. River’s commissioner for information and communication, Austin Tam-George, made this declaration in a statement on Friday while reacting to the accusation of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

anti-corruption, APC, Nyesom Wike, PDP, Rotimi Amaechi

October 23, 2016

[The Presidential blog]: Bringing the anti-corruption crusade to a campus near you

What’s the motto of this administration? That’s right, anti-corruption. It started with pending issues like James Ibori’s, and we’ve all had to bear witness to how much the Buhari-led administration is invested in fighting corruption in Nigeria. You can complain about the recession all you want. This government is committed to seeing an end to all... Read More

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October 19, 2016

“He wasted it”| Chimamanda’s assessment of Buhari takes no prisoners

Chimamanda Adichie is on a roll, it appears. In less than two weeks, she has gone from Beyonce’s brand of feminism to joy that is Michelle Obama’s and now, she has penned the most incisive analysis of President Muhammadu Buhari governance till date. We promise you nothing is left out! It begins in a flashback... Read More

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October 13, 2016

What has Goodie Ibru done?

It is hard to keep up with this anti-corruption war that is raging across the country. One day it is public officials and recovery of siphoned funds, the next, it is the illegal raid of judges’ houses where millions in cash are allegedly stashed. Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Mr. Goodie Ibru... Read More

Alex ibru, anti-corruption, EFCC, family feud, Goodie Ibru, Ibru family, Ikeja Hotels

September 20, 2016

NBA frustrating fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana

Human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) was desperately looking for ways to cut down the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Falana said the association has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He said this in a write-up titled, ‘The Fight Against Anti-Corruption Agencies... Read More

anti-corruption, corruption, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Femi Falan, Nigeria Bar Association, weaken anti-graft agencies

September 16, 2016

Admiring Patience Jonathan as she fights for her hard earned money

In May 2010, Nigerians got a new First Lady. New in every sense of the word. Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She made no airs about being meek, limiting herself to ‘fighting for women’s rights and stopping trafficking’. Patience Jonathan began her career as a First Lady by attempting to wrestle a piece... Read More

anti-corruption, EFCC, mama peace, money laundering, Patience Jonathan

September 15, 2016

A Timeline: Ibrahim Shema’s probe has been a long time coming

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has just declared the immediate past governor of Katsina State Wanted on the Commission’s Twitter account. IBRAHIM SHEMA, FORMER GOVERNOR OF KASTSINA STATE WANTED BY EFCC. https://t.co/Qnug6n5vdV — EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) September 14, 2016 The allegations against him range from criminal conspiracy to abuse of office and a... Read More

anti-corruption, corruption, EFCC, embezzelment, Ibrahim Shema, Wanted

Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com

I led the crusade against James Ibori – Edwin Clark

Elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark, says he has always been an ardent supporter of the anti-corruption crusade and had always lent his voice to the movement. He said this on Friday while speaking to newsmen in Warri, Delta State that contrary to the claims by the writer of an article, he... Read More

anti-corruption, chief edwin clark, Chief James Ibori, corruption, former Delta State governor, Ijaw national leader, sdvocate

I rejected ex-governor’s offer to launder N405 million – Falana

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and civil rights activist Femi Falana, has revealed that he rejected a N405 million brief from a former governor to help him launder funds abroad. He urged lawyers not to stoop so low as to be willing to aid fraudulent politicians because of what he termed filthy lucre. Falana’s revelation... Read More

anti-corruption, Ex-Governor, femi falana, Fraud, lawyers, money laundering

Joachim MacEbong: Dear President Buhari, ‘it’s the economy, stupid!’

by Joachim MacEbong This morning, research firm NOI Polls released President Muhammadu Buhari’s job approval rating for June. It stands at 39%, a significant 9% decline over his rating for May. In many ways, this matches up with anecdotal evidence. With the economy contracting and inflation going through the roof as a result of his... Read More

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‘I suffered immeasurably’ – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Friday, said that his trial by the Economic and Financial Crime (EFCC) was politically motivated and a punishment for his harsh criticism of the present administration. Fani-Kayode, who served as the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign, stated this in a statement wherein he revealed... Read More

anti-corruption, corruption, detention, EFCC< released, fani-kayode, jail, PDP

We’ll not hide things from Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not hide anything from Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic fortunes of the country and deliver prosperity to Nigerians. While receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari appealed to them not to lose hope in the... Read More

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anti-corruption, Bribery, Federal Government, Governance, nigerians, Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum, president buhari

Pius Adesanmi: How to spend recovered looted funds

by Pius Adesanmi Well, we finally got a partial list and a partially fulfilled promise from the Buhari administration after the President’s compulsory rite of passage in his dealings with the people: the own goal of making promises nobody asked you to make and then having to be dragged kicking and screaming to fulfill your... Read More

anti-corruption, budget, Diezani Alison Madueke, Goodluck, Itse Sagay, lai mohammed, looted funds, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, Pius Adesanmi, Politics, Sambo Dasuki

President Buhari ‘postpones his promise’ to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again pushed forward a promise he made to Nigerians. On May 14, during the Anti-Corruption Summit which held in London, President Buhari promised to reveal details of assets recovered by the government from looters of the Nigerian treasury today, May 29. “So far, what has come out, what has been recovered... Read More

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anti-corruption, assets, London, looters, may 29, Ministry of Information, nigerians, president buhari, Promise

Reno Omokri: The truth shall set President Buhari free

by Reno Omokri Having worked twice at the Nigerian Presidential Villa and once at the British Parliament, if there is anything I have learnt, it is that it is impossible to over inform a leader. You can under inform him, but no matter how much information you give a leader, you cannot give him too... Read More

anti-corruption, economy, information, nigeria, president buhari, Reno Omokri, Sharing Too Much Information, the truth

‘You can’t kill the innocent and shout Allahu Akbar’ -Buhari

President Buhari, on Wednesday, said corruption is the main reason why the Nigerian Military has been unable to defeat Boko Haram terrorist. The President said this when he received Egypt’s Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb. He noted that the image of the military was greatly tarnished when it lost 14 local government to the... Read More

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