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October 10, 2016

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 underscores our very existence as a society. See below. https://twitter.com/MOSECON_Yan/status/785356920160944128 https://twitter.com/MOSECON_Yan/status/785357178945277952 https://twitter.com/MOSECON_Yan/status/785357317546139648 https://twitter.com/MOSECON_Yan/status/785357451533180928 https://twitter.com/MOSECON_Yan/status/785395749106442240 I got this from the Lagos airport. number should be valid for... Read More
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October 10, 2016

‘If I had $2m I’d quit being a judge’ -Justice Liman

Justice Muhammed Liman of the Federal High Court, has accused operatives of the Department of State Services of misinforming the public. Liman who spoke to The Nigerian Lawyer on Sunday said if he had $2m he would have abandoned the “horrible profession that has lost its dignity”. “I believe most of the members heard or read about the reported raid... Read More
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October 9, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The DSS as the finger of the Messiah

Let’s face it: like every part of Nigerian society, the Nigerian judiciary has its fair share of corruption. The judges are seen as complicit with the rest of the legal system, especially lawyers, in enabling corruption and keeping those with means out of jail. Increasingly, Nigerian judges are seen as going to the highest bidder... Read More
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October 6, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption | Buhari should address recession and stop complaining – Fayose | Norwegian Prime Minister caught playing Pokemon Go in parliament

From the papers this morning – a Tracklst. Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption – YNaija Buhari should address recession and stop complaining – Fayose – YNaija Sambisa the only remaining base of Boko Haram – Miltary – YNaija I don’t understand how Ize-Iyamu got more than 50,000 votes – Oshiomhole – YNaija N1.7trn bad... Read More
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October 6, 2016

Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari has in his possession letters written by former President Goodluck Jonathan requesting for “off-budget funds”. This startling revelation is contained in Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, written by Prof. John Paden and presented to the public on Monday. An online dictionary defines “off-budget funds” as funds not... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud

A Federal High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday issued a bench warrant against a former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, for refusing to show up in court. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Goje who is being charged with an alleged N25bn fraud, might... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Opinion: As we crawl from self-governance to good governance

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Nigeria is not 56 years old- it is a journey of 56 years post-colonial rule and every Independence Day affords us the opportunity to remember the struggles of our founders- their devotion and sacrifices for an independent nation. On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. What follows was... Read More
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October 4, 2016

EFCC discovers fresh $40m in accounts linked to Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered another set of funds totaling $40 million in accounts linked to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. According to Sahara Reporters, officials of Skye Bank confirmed the recent development to the EFCC who are angered by the explanations given by Mrs Jonathan on the earlier $30 million frozen by the... Read More
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September 28, 2016

House of Assembly principal officers need to step down now – EiE Nigeria

Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to instituting a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship, has called on the National Assembly to be more transparent in the discharge of its duties to the Nigerian people. In a press release signed by the organization’s... Read More
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September 28, 2016

Why Army dismissed 38 senior officers

The real reasons why the Nigerian Army dismissed 38 senior officers in June this year have emerged, Premium Times reports. According to documents filed by the Army in court, at least 22 of the officers were dismissed for allegations ranging from illegal sale of military vehicles, money laundering, corruption, arms procurement and on disciplinary grounds. Major General,... Read More
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September 26, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Only failed systems allow police officers play God

The recent report by Amnesty International that exposes inhumane behaviour and gross human rights abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an elite unit of the Nigerian Police Force set up to combat the country’s alarming crime rate is only the latest by the international human rights watchdog to report on abuses in the country’s... Read More
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September 25, 2016

Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s problem is unhealthy personal loyalty

Buhari’s problem can be summed up in two words: personal loyalty. He is loyal to a fault to those who are loyal or allied to him. He rewards loyalty with unquestioning loyalty. That is a potentially fatal flaw of leadership. His appointees know this weakness of his. They know that he is too loyal to... Read More
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September 25, 2016

Charly Boy wants us to leave Patience Jonathan alone and yes, we agree with him

Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has called on Nigerians to leave Patience Jonathan be as regards her ordeal with the EFCC over the $15 million traced to her. Charly Boy is not the first to publicly show support for the former first lady since the issue first made news weeks back. A militant group,... Read More
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September 23, 2016

EFCC arrests one of its detective for demanding N15m bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its detectives for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under investigation. This is contained in a statement released by the Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren. According to the statement, the detective, Uzodinma Agbazue approached the lawmaker and informed him that... Read More
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September 23, 2016

Moses Ochonu: Bring back corruption – A critique of neoliberal anti-corruption rhetoric

Nigeria is gripped by the familiar anxieties of an economy in distress. This escalating crisis has demystified a president once thought capable of astute, if not magical, economic management. In their desperation for respite, many Nigerians are now paradoxically yearning for the corruption that they and their leaders blame for their economic woes. But theirs... Read More
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September 20, 2016

Magu confirms EFCC is investigating Patience Jonathan

The Chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the anti-graft agency is investigating former first lady, Patience Jonathan, The Punch reports. Magu made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday while responding to questions from journalists after an interactive session with the commission’s external lawyers and civil society organisations. He said, “We are on it... Read More
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September 20, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. EFCC seals of home of Katsina former governor The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has sealed off the home of former Katsina state governor, Ibrahim Shema. 2. FCT must enforce ban on street trading, comercial motorcycle, grazzing The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Muhammad Bello,... Read More
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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
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September 19, 2016

Mark Essien: A collection of ‘cheats’ on how to transform a state in Nigeria

This is a collection of ‘cheats’ on how to transform a state in Nigeria Fundamentals Fix Education: Hire the best teachers. Pay them well. Test them constantly. Make education free and compulsory. Pay for the best students to go to the best private schools. Fix Childhood nutrition: Open ‘food centres’ for children up till age... Read More
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September 19, 2016

YNaija Editorial: The urgent need for clarity on Federal Government’s capital expenditure

The 2016 budget process was fraught with delays and controversy, as the late appointment of ministers ensured that the budget was not signed into law until three weeks to the Buhari administration’s first year in office. The budget padding debacle that has overshadowed the recess of the House of Representatives, has also cast the 2016... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Anyone convicted of looting should be banned from politics – Maitama Sule

Elder statesman Yusuf Maitama-Sule, has demanded that public officers convicted of looting public funds should be banned from partaking in partisan politics and holding public office. Maitama-Sule who made the remark to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano on Sunday requested that the ban should be backed by law passed by the National Assembly.... Read More
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September 15, 2016

Ibori to remain convicted despite bribe evidence

Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori still remains convicted of money laundering even as it has been established that a British police officer took bribes during the investigation of his case, Reuters reports on Thursday. One of Ibori’s associates, Bhadresh Gohil had alleged that prosecutors had covered up evidence after taking bribe. In May, the Crown Prosecution... Read More
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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
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September 14, 2016

The Dame has validated APC’s blame game… Forever!

We outlined 12 times President Muhammadu Buhari’s blame game has been on point. The President has virtually blamed every one else for Nigeria’s present problems. Almost every member of the present administration from media advisor, Garba Shehu to Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has blamed the past administration for everything that has gone wrong... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Just In: EFCC declares former Katsina governor Ibrahim Shema wanted (PHOTO)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared a former governor of Katsina state Ibrahim Shema wanted. In a statement released by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the Commission said, “The former governor is wanted in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, inflation of contract, abuse of office, diversion... Read More
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