corruption

February 4, 2016

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 that of the arms deal scandal. The retired General stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the opening of a two day security seminar put together... Read More

boko haram, corruption, TY Danjuma

February 3, 2016

‘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 arm has come under heavy bashing from critics and most notably, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo for the unusual nature of the budgeting of the National Assembly. The... Read More

2016 budget, Bukola Saraki, corruption, national assembly

February 3, 2016

‘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 recent criticism of governors- whom he says are acting like emperors while expecting the citizenry to make sacrifices. According to the elder statesman, the policies... Read More

corruption, Ibrahim Babangida, olusegun obasanjo

January 30, 2016

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 to join and support the war against corruption, Mohammed said if people were determined to fight the menace, corruption would be history. The minister said... Read More

corruption, lai mohammed, president buhari

January 29, 2016

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 country. In a statement released on Friday, by his media assistant, Anietie Ekong, Akpabio stated that if any money in a foreign bank is found in... Read More

corruption, dubai, government, looted funds

January 29, 2016

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, January 28 in Abuja. The decision of the NEC was subject to the submission of the interim report by the ad hoc committee of NEC, presided... Read More

corruption, KPMG, NEC

Olisa Metuh

January 28, 2016

‘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 prosecution. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on Janaury 15, arraigned Metuh and his company, Destra Investments Limited on a seven count charge of fraudulent receipt... Read More

APC, corruption, EFCC, metuh, PDP

January 28, 2016

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 letter was dated January 13, 2016 and addressed to Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Obasanjo had lambasted the lawmakers for budgeting over... Read More

assembly, corruption, Dogara, Obasanjo, Saraki, senate

January 28, 2016

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 since his incarceration, Olisa Metuh was brought in with his hands cuffed. Olisa Metuh is on trial for a seven count charge ranging from corruption... Read More

corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, Justice, money laundering

January 28, 2016

‘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 “prevent systematic and widespread corruption” during her term as minister. The former minister had alleged that Falana was working for corrupt elements, in her rejoinder.... Read More

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corruption, human rights, Okonjo-Iweala, SERAP

January 27, 2016

‘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 a press briefing held on Wednesday, January 27 in Abuja, Arrion expressed the EU’s support for the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to recover the... Read More

corruption, European Union, president buhari

January 27, 2016

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 be recording successes, is the escape of Nigeria from Transparency International’s top 10 most corrupt countries’ list. Nigeria, a regular customer, was not included in... Read More

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APC, Buhari, corruption, PDP, transparency

OPENNASS

January 27, 2016

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 Bill 2016 and the Criminal Matters Bill 2016, according to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The bills, if passed, will to a large extent, bolster the... Read More

Buhari, corruption, House of Assembly, senate, two bills

January 27, 2016

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 Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara bashed the lawmakers for being ‘insensitive’ as they planned to buy cars for themselves despite the economic crunch in... Read More

8th Senate, cars, Constitution, corruption, Legislators, Obasanjo

January 27, 2016

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 visits EFCC. Leadership EFCC chairman, Magu to testify against Dariye over N1.126 billion fraud. Vanguard FG begins recovery of fresh $750 million Abacha loot. Punch... Read More

Aregbesola, corruption, Fayose, FG, metuh, MTN, tracklist

January 26, 2016

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 the National Security Adviser, ONSA, Baleh Ndam has been presented as a prosecution witness. Ndam told the court that that Destra Investment Limited, a firm... Read More

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corruption, EFCC, Federal High Court, Justice, Kuje Prison, metuh, PDP

January 25, 2016

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) on Monday, January 25. The witness claimed to have collected $2 million dollars from Olisa Metuh at his house in Prince and Princess Estate, Abuja.... Read More

Buhari, corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, metuh

January 25, 2016

‘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 the endorsement while speaking with media executives on Sunday in Lagos. The U.S secretary of state, John Kerry, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual... Read More

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corruption, John Kerry, lai mohammed, war

January 24, 2016

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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The APC Chairman said that since the PDP was in power for the duration when the alleged crimes bordering on diversion... Read More

APC, Buhari, corruption, EFCC, PDP

January 24, 2016

‘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 Chief Tony Anenih confirmed that he made a payment of N100 million to him. Since then, Falae, who also confirmed receiving the money but stated... Read More

APC, corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, PDP, SDP

Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General | YNaija.com

January 23, 2016

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 their alleged indiscriminate allotment of ranks to themselves. The decision of the management has thrown the NCS into crisis as affected officers, it was gathered,... Read More

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corruption, Customs, NCS, public service

January 22, 2016

’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 by the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. On Friday, January 22, while speaking to online media publishers in Lagos, Lai Mohammed said that 21... Read More

APC, corruption, Dasuki Gate, Federal Government, Lai Mohammaed, PDP

January 22, 2016

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 overturned. James Ibori was sentenced to jail in the United Kingdom on corruption charges since 2012. His spokesperson, Tony Eluemunor said on Friday, January 22... Read More

Bribery, corruption, delta state, James Ibori, Justice, united kingdom

January 21, 2016

‘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 and Financial Crimes Commission. One of such persons, is Olu Falae, a former minister of finance who was accused of receiving N100 million from Tony... Read More

corruption, Dasuki Gate, oodua, OPC, Yoruba

January 21, 2016

‘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 level of impunity that was prevalent in the system before the present administration, Magu said many corrupt people, especially politically-exposed persons, will be flushed out... Read More

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corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu

January 20, 2016

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 who is presiding over the trial of Sambo Dasuki for charges of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms brought against the accused by the... Read More

Arms scandal, corruption, dasuki, Federal. DSS, legal

January 19, 2016

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 their defence budgets to buy loyalty and build ‘patronage networks’ while inadvertently driving recruits to terrorist groups such as Boko Haram. The report where this... Read More

'flipped inside out', africa, corruption, insurgency, Transparency International

January 19, 2016

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 says Boko Haram no longer holds any Nigerian territory. This Day A House of Representatives member says those that stole billions should be executed. Leadership The sack... Read More

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, ex-NIMASA boss, PDP, SGF, tracklist

January 19, 2016

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 is an unusual but very powerful opposition. He however, stressed that the Federal Government would win the war against corruption because Nigerians and God were behind the... Read More

corruption, David Lawal, opposition, PDP, SGF

January 18, 2016

‘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 purchase probe. The group, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Comrade Akindele Lawson tagged the supposed plot as the pinnacle of the blame-game the APC... Read More

corruption, dasuki, democracy, Goodluck Jonathan, NSA

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