Nigeria’s civil service, its political system, its government agencies are a beehive of corruption; no doubt. Simply refer to them as a cabal for organised crime. We criticise and run after internet fraudsters (it used to be 419ers), not realising or ignoring the fact that our family and friends continue to enable a corrupt institution,... Read More

Corruption in Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, Joy Nunieh, Muhammadu Buhari, nddc, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

September 28, 2017

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If corruption is not dealt with soon, Nigeria will die – Oyebode

A professor of international law and jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode at a roundtable organised by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), says if corruption is not dealt with, it would “result in the mortality of Nigeria as a nation-state”. Highlights: The programme held on Wednesday at the CITIHEIGHT Hotel,... Read More

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Akin Oyebode, Corruption in Nigeria, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)

September 24, 2017

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Until Jesus comes, corruption won’t end – Abiara

The immediate past General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, Prophet Samuel Abiara has said corruption is everywhere and would not end in Nigeria until Jesus Christ returns the second time. Key excerpts (interview with Punch): When asked if the Buhari-led administration is the worst civilian government since 1999, he said, “No, I don’t share... Read More

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April 23, 2013

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Yes, Nigeria has issues of corruption, but they are somehow over amplified in the media – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the media’s report on the level of corruption in the country was “over-amplified.” President Jonathan, on Monday spoke at the presidential power reform transactions signing ceremony which took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He reportedly said: “Let me continue to assure... Read More

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