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December 13, 2015

‘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 leaders in attendance as the 20th Olu of Warri, Ikenwoli Gbesimi Emiko 1 was crowned on Saturday in coastal Ode-Itsekiri, Delta State. The president of the country,... Read More
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December 12, 2015

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 in response to an invitation by the EFCC, as part of its investigation into the $2.1 billion arms deal scam. In the letter, he gave a breakdown of... Read More
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December 12, 2015

‘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 and the attitude of Nigerians to curbing the menace. Here are 4 key quotes he made at the lecture. “When you see dilapidated infrastructure round... Read More
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December 2, 2015

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 purchase contracts during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. Dasuki was arrested on Tuesday, December 1, and subsequently taken to the SSS headquarters where he’s being detained. Joseph Daudu,... Read More
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Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com
December 2, 2015

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 jailing of corrupt officers will serve as a deterrent to others, and ultimately restore the integrity of the Service. “I want to make it clear to... Read More
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November 18, 2015

“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 by President Muhammadu Buhari, based on the recommendation from the report of the investigative committee on arms procurement. In his defense, Dasuki released a statement on... Read More
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November 15, 2015

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 the 30 years establishment of the Amity Printing Press, in Nanjing, China, Cardinal Onai­yekan said Buhari’s main problem is that he’s surrounded by people who... Read More
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November 14, 2015

‘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 people, stressing that everyone who lives in the state must be subjected to the rule of law.   While addressing solidarity protesters at the House... Read More
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November 13, 2015

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 the funds, after thorough and discreet investigation into the five months period when the permanent secretaries took over the ministries in the absence of ministers. ICPC investigators... Read More
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November 12, 2015

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 has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC). Another one is alleged to have embezzled public funds, which he used for exotic... Read More
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November 11, 2015

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 come to the fore that Justice Umar was indicted of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission a few years ago. The House of... Read More
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Edwin-Clark writes 3902-word letter about former President, Goodluck Jonathan | YNaija.com
October 28, 2015

‘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 fight the war against corruption, but was determined to follow due process. He added that many of those who surrounded Jonathan made it herculean for... Read More
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Godswill Akpabio has been arrested by the EFCC | YNaija.com
October 17, 2015

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 but was released at night after being interrogated on issues bordering on corruption and fraud. The Senate Minority Leader, however, denied that he was arrested, insisting that... Read More
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October 8, 2015

‘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 Clark’s statement on Wednesday, where he expressively said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, was too soft on corruption. The ex-militants, feeling miffed by Clark’s comments,... Read More
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October 1, 2015

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 of them. In a statement put-out on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Fayose called for the strengthening of core values for the country to... Read More
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September 29, 2015

‘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 of the General Assembly, Secretary–General Your Excellencies Heads of State and Governments Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like, Mr. President, on behalf of... Read More
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September 22, 2015

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 the looting is so bad, that some corrupt Nigerians stole enough to feed their generations unborn. The APC leader, therefore appealed to the judiciary to ensure... Read More
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September 19, 2015

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. The Northern Ethnic Nationalities Unity Congress, apparently lacking empathy, has called for Saraki’s resignation as Senate President. The group said it is important for the reputation of Nigeria and... Read More
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September 17, 2015

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 charge of gross corruption and false declaration of assets. The Code of Conduct Bureau had on Friday, September 11, slammed the charges against Saraki. The charges were... Read More
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September 16, 2015

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 he filed before the Code of Conduct Bureau while he was the governor of Kwara state. The Senate President is also accused of not declaring some... Read More
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September 15, 2015

“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 however, said it was worried by the dwindling economy of the country. PDP said the economy had fallen in the past few months due to... Read More
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September 13, 2015

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 entrenched in the system, which is responsible for bad policies, waste and looting of public resources. Buhari said this in a message delivered on his behalf by... Read More
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September 11, 2015

“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 when the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, held a nationwide protest against corruption. Speaking through his information commissioner, Kayode Akinmade, the governor said... Read More
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September 10, 2015

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 “no politicians can steal public funds without the connivance of career civil servants.” Fayose disclosed this on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour... Read More
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September 6, 2015

“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 disclosed this in an interview with Punch newspapers, where he explained that looted funds in other countries were not recovered early enough, because they did... Read More
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