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N2 trillion needed to rebuild North East – Theophilus Danjuma
Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on North East (PINE), Gen Theophilus Danjuma, has said the committee will be crystal clear in its operation so as to avoid allegations of corruption like…
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‘I will reply Obasanjo using the right platform’ – Saraki
The Senate President of Nigeria, Olubukola Saraki, has stated that the National Assembly is making moves to ensure that there is transparency in its budgeting. In recent times, the legislative…
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‘Obasanjo, Babangida elevated corruption in governance’
Dr. Tunji Braithwaite has accused former president President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, of making corruption attractive to Nigerian governors. Braithwaite's comments was in reaction to Obasanjo's…
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Anti-corruption campaign ‘is not Buhari’s war’ – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the campaign against corruption is not the battle of the President, but that of all Nigerians. While calling on Nigerians…
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Akpabio to FG: ‘If you find the $7.2bn allegedly stashed by me in Dubai, seize it’
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports that he owns property in Dubai, United Arab Emirate or anywhere else outside the…
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FIRS, 80 other agencies to be probed [DETAILS]
Forensic audit of 81 government revenue generating agencies will be carried out by two audit firms following the decision of the National Economic Council (NEC) at its 65th meeting on Thursday,…
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‘Metuh said Jonathan was impressed with me’ – Witness
As the trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh continues, another witness has been brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja by the…
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Saraki replies Obasanjo’s blistering letter to the Senate
Senate president, Bukola Saraki has penned a reply to the letter sent to the upper chamber of the National Assembly by the a former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. The…
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Olisa Metuh’s trial continues as he arrives court, again, in handcuffs
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has arrived a Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial. As with his previous appearances…
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‘You can’t claim to have nothing to do with arms funds fraud’ | Falana replies Okonjo-Iweala
Femi Falana has issued a response to former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's blistering bashing of him after he urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute and arrest her for failing to…
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‘Nigeria’s stolen funds are all over the world’ – European Union
Michel Arrion, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria has stated that funds stolen from Nigeria are stashed all over the world, and not just in Europe. At…
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Nigeria escapes list of 10 most corrupt countries in the world (READ)
In spite of crticisms from various quarters, President Muhammadu Buhari's intensive war against corruption may actually be making a noticeable mark. One of the indications that the anti-corruption war may…
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Anti-corruption war: Buhari requests passage of ‘two executive bills’
The National assembly has been urged by President Muhammadu Buhari to consider two new executive bills, which will aid the fight against corruption. The bills are Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition…
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Obasanjo blasts legislators in letter to the Senate (READ)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sent a letter to the leadership of the National Assembly. According to The Cable, the letter dated January 13, 2016 addressed to Senate President Bukola…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole’ | Poor El Chapo can’t get a good night’s sleep | Between Wall Street and Apple | More stories
Mayaki says PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole. Vanguard FG says corruption is fighting back. Leadership This is why Metuh keeps getting handcuffed - NPS. YNaija THISDAY Publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, finally…
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Olisa Metuh received money from Dasuki’s office ‘without being awarded contract’ – Witness
As the trial of Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party continues at a Federal High Court in Abuja, a legal officer from the office of…
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Witness claims Olisa Metuh gave her $2 million for ‘investment’
A witness has been brought forward in the trial of the national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
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‘Those who stole us dry are powerful… but we’ll not relent’ – Lai Mohammed
by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian government is relishing in the recent endorsement of its anti-corruption war by the U.S government. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammad, harped on…
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Why PDP members are majority of those being prosecuted – John Oyegun
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has explained why a chunk of the people being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are members of the…
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‘APC is not interested in restructuring Nigeria’ + 9 other things to note from Falae’s interview
Chief Olu Falae, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was linked to the alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms by ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki when…
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Over 4,000 Customs Officers to be demoted in nationwide sweep
The management of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS has made known its decision to clampdown on officers from the ranks of Assistant Comptroller of Customs to the lowest cadre, over…
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’21 people shared money that could have saved millions of Nigerians’ – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has revealed the number of persons that benefitted from the alleged diversion of the $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms…
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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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‘Olu Falae is one of the cleanest men in Africa’ – Fasehun
Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun has waded into the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal that has seen many high profile politicians investigated by the Economic…
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‘Sometimes I shed tears in the morning before I go to the office’ – EFCC boss
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has urged treasury looters to embrace the concept of voluntarily returning funds stolen from the government's coffers. While bemoaning the…
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Court orders Federal Government to produce Dasuki
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Federal Government to present the former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki in court on Tuesday, February 16. Justice Adeniyi Ademola…
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How corruption increases Boko Haram membership
Transparency International (TI) says there's a relationship between the rise of insurgency in and the level of corruption in Nigeria. A report by TI stated that while African leaders are using…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Execute treasury looters’ | 62 people own half the world’s wealth | Dogs breathe down El Chapo’s neck in prison | More stories
Kano govt starts multi-billion naira road projects. Leadership 55 governors, ministers, businessmen stole N1.34 trillion in 8 years - Lai Mohammed. This Day Tambuwal orders comprehensive staff verification in Sokoto. Leadership Buhari…
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Buhari’s main opposition is ‘corruption’, not PDP – SGF
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, says the main opposition to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is 'corruption', and not any political party. According to Lawal, corruption…
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‘Leave Jonathan alone and face governance’ – Group tells Buhari
The Committee for the Defence of Democracy, CDD has decried an alleged plot by the Federal Government to arrest ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in connection to the ongoing $2.1 billion arms…
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