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‘No Itsekiri son involved in arms deal scandal’ – FG
The federal government has revealed that no Itsekiri native was implicated in the ongoing investigation into the diversion of arms funds by the last administration. Several politicians, industrialists, traditional rulers and religious…
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One newspaper denies receiving N10m from ThisDay boss, another says it got N9m
Publisher of ThisDay newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena, had in a letter to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, confirmed receipt of N670,000,000 from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Obaigbena's letter was…
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Opinion: Is corruption now bigger than Nigeria?
Corruption is perhaps the most widely discussed topic in Nigeria. It’s the sole reason why many sectors and institutions are in coma. On Wednesday, December 9, Nigeria joined the rest…
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‘People need not fear me… ‘ | 4 major quotes from Buhari’s keynote address at Anyiam-Osigwe lecture
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, spoke at the 15th session of the Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation lecture at the International Conference Centre, in Abuja. During the session, Buhari spoke on leadership, corruption…
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Supreme Court postpones Saraki’s appeal against the CCT to 2016
The Supreme Court has pushed forward its judgement in the appeal of Senate President Bukola Saraki against the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to February 5, 2016. Stating his case, Joseph…
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EFCC battles SSS for Dasuki’s custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is leaning on the State Security Service to hand over former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki for interrogation over the investigation into arms…
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I will dismiss and jail any corrupt Customs officer – Hameed Ali
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has vowed to discipline, dismiss or jail any officer found guilty of corrupt practices. While speaking to Customs officers in Calabar, Ali said the dismissal and…
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“You liars are looking for sympathy” | Dasuki fires back at the Presidency
Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has described the allegations of diverting funds meant for weapons purchase, as spurious lies meant to garner sympathy for an under-performing president. Dasuki’s arrest was ordered…
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It’s hard to say we have a government – Cardinal Onaiyekan
Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, says anyone expecting that President Muhammadu Buhari to end corruption in the country is definitely oblivious of the level of corruption prevalent in Nigeria. Speaking at the celebration of…
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‘My motives are not personal’ | Oshiomhole speaks on probe of Gabriel and Lucky Igbinedion
Incumbent governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, says his decision to probe former governor, Lucky Igbinedion, is not personal Oshiomhole says his actions are in the best interest of Edo…
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N292 million purportedly found in account of retired permanent secretary
N292 million has been traced to the account of one of the recently retired permanent secretaries, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC discovered…
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5 of 17 retired permanent secretaries involved in corruption scandal
Five of the 17 federal permanent secretaries, who were compulsorily retired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, may face trial for involvement in corruption. One of the retired senior civil servants…
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Saraki’s CCT trial judge, Danladi Umar in corruption scandal
Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Umar- who's overseeing the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki- may have a few troubles of his own. It has…
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‘I never benefited anything from Jonathan’ | Edwin Clark writes tell-all letter (READ)
Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has revealed that he never benefited anything from former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Clark said in a 3,902-word letter that Jonathan was willing to…
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EFCC arrests Senator Akpabio again
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has yet again, been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further interrogation. Akpabio was arrested on Friday by the EFCC…
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‘Keep quiet, you betrayer!’ | Ex Militants attack Edwin Clark over swipe at GEJ
South South leader, Edwin Clark has been described as a betrayer, by ex-militants under the aegis of Niger Delta Liberation Force, (NDLF). The verbal attack on Clark is as a result of…
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Fayose to Buhari: Probe Jonathan, OBJ, IBB, others
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari that if he really wants to be taken serious by Nigerians- he must probe all past administration and not just some…
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‘Corruption, Boko Haram, Chibok girls’ | Read Buhari’s address at #UNGA
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Monday, September 28. Read below the full text of the address: "President…
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Some Nigerians’ loot could feed generations unborn – APC Chairman, Oyegun
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, stated some select few, stole too much from the coffers of the Nigerian state, hence, they must be prosecuted. Oyegun said on Monday, that…
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Northern group gives Saraki 3-days ultimatum to resign
With a lot going on in the life of Senate President, Bukola Saraki in the last 24 hours, the last thing he'd want to deal with, are calls for his resignation.…
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Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday
The Code of Conduct Bureau, is expected to arraign Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday, September 18, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, in Abuja. Saraki will be docked on a 13-count…
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Corruption charges slammed against Senate President, Bukola Saraki
A 13-count charge of corruption has been filed against Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Bureau. Saraki has been accused of making false declaration of assets in forms…
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“We support corruption war, but what about the economy?” | PDP asks Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has admonished the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, for not paying adequate attention to the economy. The opposition party expressed its support for Buhari's anti-corruption campaign, but…
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My corruption war is for the soul of Nigeria – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, says the anti-corruption war of his administration is not about any individual, rather it is for the soul and future of Nigeria. The President says corruption is deeply…
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Opinion: Why Buhari may not succeed in fighting corruption
It is no more news in the country that the ultimate mission of Buhari is to combat and eradicate the Kilimanjaro height of corruption. The issue of corruption has being…
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“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says he's open to whatever punishment Nigerians want to be meted out to corrupt politicians and government officials. He stated this on Thursday, a day…
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Fayose says EFCC is guilty of corruption
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of also being guilty of corruption. Fayose also accused workers in government’s payroll of connivance in corruption, saying…
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#100DaysOfBuhari: “Corruption is down 50%” – Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says that corruption has reduced by 50 per cent partly as a result of the fear of…
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“The West didn’t trust Jonathan’s administration” – Itse Sagay
Chairman of the seven-man Presidential Advisory Committee on War Against Corruption, Itse Sagay (SAN), has said Former President Goodluck Jonathan couldn't tackle corruption because he didn't see corruption as a wrongdoing. Sagay…
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Opinion: Nepotism is not corruption
There is this group of people who can’t wait to prove Nigerians wrong for voting President Buhari in the last elections. So when the president’s appointments came out clearly in…
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