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Just In: Buhari reportedly admits seeing Ganduje’s alleged bribery videos
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reportedly spoke on the trending issue of the bribery allegations involving Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje who appeared in a series of videos published by online…
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Paying children to protest is low, even for Governor Ganduje
On Thursday, October 25, 2018, the internet was awash with pictures of children in several primary schools across Kano protesting in support of the embattled Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje. This…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday issued a stern warning to those issuing quit notice to…
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[The Legislative Blog]: We’d like to see Dino Melaye come to terms with his troubles
Just so all of this can be easy on him and the rest of us. It's okay to try to come across as unfazed by it all but Senator Dino…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Na wa! Senator Dino Melaye is binge-posting on Instagram tonight
What is oga Melaye celebrating? The trial that awaits him if the fresh bribery allegations against him are true or the fact that he'll walk away from it because this…
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[The Legislative Blog]: This bribery allegation is fun and games for Dino Melaye until jail calls
Earlier today, online investigative news medium, Sahara Reporters published a leaked audio tape where Senator Dino Melaye was allegedly in a conversation with the tribunal judge, Justice Akoh Ikpeme who…
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Stop accepting gratification, CJN tells judges
by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Wednesday asked judges to desist from accepting gratification. Justice Onnoghen spoke at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, during…
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Court convicts INEC official for 2015 election bribery
by Azeez Adeniyi Justice Muhammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Wednesday convicted Yisa Olarenwaju Adedoyin, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for receiving…
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(Updated) Diezani: EFCC arraigns 3 INEC officials over alleged bribery
by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned three officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged bribery. They have been accused of…
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Opinion: What’s with these human banks on our roads?
by Adekunle Adewunmi Prior to this age, virtues such as sanctity, honesty and contentment were the order of the day. Scarcely did reports fly of theft. No ears heard for…
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“Sensationalism at best” | Insiders speak on Buhari bribery scandal
Some of our Insiders believe the Buhari/Justice Ademola bribery scandal is nothing but media sensationalism and does not deserve the hype it is getting, while some believe it’s still too…
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Explainer: The bribery scandal between Buhari’s lawyer and Justice Ademola
The trial of Federal High Court judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola took an interesting turn yesterday when a prosecution witness said that a former lawyer of President Muhammadu Buhari, Kola Awodein…
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Fayose may have bribed Adeboye – Ekiti APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has expressed its displeasure at the comment made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Enoch Adeboye,…
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Ribadu listed as key witness in Ibori’s bribery case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has listed its former chairman, Nuhu Rubadu as a key witness against a former Governor of Delta State, Mr. James Ibori, Punch reports.…
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INEC excludes officials under bribery probe from elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not allow any of its officials under for alleged bribery participate in electoral duties. The Chief Press Secretary to the…
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EFCC to question four more SANs over alleged bribing of judges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited four more Senior Advocates of Nigeria over alleged bribery of judges, Punch reports. The agency had earlier quizzed four SANs for…
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Pastor denies leading Umana Umana to Justice Okoro
A pastor, Ebebe Ukpong, who was accused by Justice Inyang Okoro of leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Akwa Ibom, Umana Umana to him (Okoro) to influence the decision…
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A few stinging words for Federal Airports Authority personnel
CEO & Counter-Terrorism advisor, MOSECON, Yan St-Pierre, is not finding the treatment he received at a Nigerian airport very funny. Evidently, he is new to this bribery and corruption that…
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EFCC drills 100 INEC staff over bribery allegations
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday revealed that the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has drilled over 100 members of its staff…
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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…
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Aisha Buhari gives Fayose ‘5 days’ to retract false allegation
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has given Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, five days to retract his allegation that she allegedly transferred funds to a convicted former U.S. lawmaker,…
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‘Aisha Buhari not involved in Jefferson bribery scandal’ – Ibrahim Lamorde
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, on Tuesday, confirmed that the 'Aisha Buhari' that was linked to the bribery scandal involving U.S. Congressman, Williams Jefferson,…
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Justice Danladi Umar reveals how he was cleared of bribery allegations
Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar on Wednesday, said he's been cleared by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, of the…
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BREAKING: EFCC ‘exonerates’ Justice Danladi Umar of bribery allegation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has exonerated Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, in the bribery allegations levelled against him. The CCT Chairman was alleged…
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EFCC reveals Ricky Tarfa influenced court judgments
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has revealed the reason behind embattled lawyer, Rickey Tarfa's troubles. The anti-graft agency has accused the senior lawyer of attempting to pervert justice.…
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EFCC’s aim is to ‘irritate, annoy and embarrass’ me – Rickey Tarfa
Rickey Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who is accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of attempting to pervert justice and bribery of a judge, has filed…
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Otedola listed as ‘second prosecution witness’ in Farouk Lawan’s bribery trial
Billionaire oil and business magnate, Femi Otedola, will testify for the prosecution in the ongoing 'bribery' trial of a former Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Farouk…
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James Ibori might be leaving UK jail soon – Here’s why
Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who has been serving a 13-year sentence to prison in the UK, is hopeful that his conviction by a British court will be…
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‘If you take bribes, you will scandalise yourself’ | Dogara Warns Committee Chairmen
At a retreat for chairmen and deputies of House committees at the National Assembly, speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara has warned lawmakers not to be involved in…
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‘Fresh facts’ discovered in Orubebe’s bribery trial
The trial of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has been pushed forward till January 27, over the discovery of fresh facts…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy