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The Thread: “Maina isn’t the first person fired by GEJ for corruption that Buhari brought back” | ‘Wailers’ react
It's confusion galore in Nigeria today. First, Ex-Pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, who was declared wanted by the EFCC for absconding with over 2 billion naira was in a strange turn…
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[The Activism Blog] Who protects whistleblowers in Nigeria?
As part of government's effort to eradicate corruption in the country, the National Assembly passed the whistleblowers act on July 19, 2017. Since it's passage, it has been effective in…
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Use whatever weapon you have to fight corruption | Magu tells Nigerians
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said the fight against corruption is getting tougher. Magu said this in Lagos on Friday during the sensitisation…
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Jonathan’s statement is an attempt to divert attention from his wife’s “sins” – Presidency
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan Thursday said the ruling All Progressives Congress )(APC) is full of lies and propaganda. Reactions: Presidency (according to Vanguard): It is an attempt to divert attention…
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Alexander Onukwue: Mr Okorocha, tear down that statue
by Alexander O. Onukwue You like to talk effusively about your dreams; you say they drive you crazy. Well, begin by toning down that pride, Mr Okorocha. In the six…
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Buhari is treating corruption involving his men as a family affair – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s $25bn contract scam allegation against the Group Managing Director, GMD, of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Africa’s richest man has a built-in advantage with Nigeria’s government
by Feyi Fawehinmi To start to understand how Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, came to have such influence over the Nigerian government, it is useful to go back in…
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[The Church Blog] Pastor Yomi Kasali says Church cathedrals are built with corrupt money (WATCH)
Pastor Abayomi Kasali popularly known as Yomi Kasali is the Senior Pastor and founder of Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), a Pentecostal Christian ministry. He has an apostolic mandate with prophetic…
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The Thread: Corruption has never been fighting back
The expression "corruption is fighting back" is a crutch government officials lean on to explain why the anti-corruption war is anything but smooth sailing. Does it hold any water, though.…
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Opinion: University of Abuja is a citadel of impunity and gross corruption
by Alex Enemanna Gross impunity and opulent shenanigans are not new in Nigerian academic environment especially the public universities. However, University of Abuja stands out in everything but decency.…
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Pius Adesanmi: The difference between Nigerian and European politicians
by Pius Adesanmi In 1986, Mr Olof Palme, Sweden's Prime Minister, was gunned down on a street in Stockholm. He was returning from a movie, strolling casually with his wife…
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I have never seen this kind of scandal | Gov Wike reacts to the $26bn NNPC fraud
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of increasing the degree of corruption - saying its the worst since independence. Wike said the…
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Opinion: Ibe Kachikwu’s NNPC scandal proves Abami Eda truly lives on
by Anthony Ademiluyi The Afrobeat Maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was synonymous with the fight against the hydra-headed monster of corruption using the instrumentality of music. Asserting himself with pristine authority on…
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The Thread: “Buhari is a thief” “Fela sang about him” | TwitterNG goes down memory lane
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu opened a can of worms when he disclosed the fraudulent schemes in the NNPC, courtesy Baru, the Group Managing Director of the…
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The Thread: “Kachikwu’s days are numbered” | TwitterNG reacts to Kachikwu’s leaked memo
A leaked memo written by Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum resources, surfaced yesterday. In it, Kachikwu blew the whistle on the Group Managing Director for corrupt practices…
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Pius Adesanmi: This is how Nigerians keep Nigeria undeveloped
by Pius Adesanmi In the build-up to the launch of NEXT Newspaper, Dele Olojede asked one of his founding partners, Muhtar Bakare, to explore the possibility of recruiting me as…
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Opinion: Rochas Okorocha has destroyed Imo state
by Kenneth Uwadi The bar clock ticked. Jane stubbed out her cigarette, lit another and dropped the pack on the table. I stared at her. She had a perpetual smile…
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Opinion: It’s time for Nigerians to fight
by Habeeb Isiaka The year 1970 represents hope and stability in the history of Nigeria. It was the year that marked the end of the civil war after several…
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The Thread: Hilariously ridiculous things Nigerian policemen do
Nigerian policemen are unlike any breed of cops anywhere else in the world; this we hold to be true. How else do you explain the utterly brain-dead schemes they come…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Jibrin has been on suspension for one year but when will 180 legislative days elapse?
On this day in 2016, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, was served a 180-day suspension as punishment for dragging the House through…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: President Buhari has proven his critics right
by Olusegun Adeniyi When on 19th April this year President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal and…
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[The Injustice Blog] How Udom Emmanuel is “shielding” Akpabio from investigation
There is a strange connivance between two individuals at the moment which is a case of elites versus masses. In this situation, the elites are winning but how far they…
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How National Assembly refused to pass special corruption court bill – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the National Assembly refused to pass a bill for the creation of special courts to try corruption cases sent by the executive. Falana…
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EFCC officials are being attacked – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has said no one would be regarded as a sacred cow anymore. According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson,…
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What really led Nigeria into recession – Former minister
A former Minister of Finance and one-time High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, in Sokoto on Tuesday while hosting Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has identified high…
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I will continue to fight corruption until it is eliminated – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said his administration will continue to fight corruption until it is completely exterminated. Buhari, who was represented by Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred…
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EFCC visits Madueke’s Dubai mansions, moves for forfeiture
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have visited two mansions in Dubai allegedly belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Highlights: The properties, located…
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Buhari has not disappointed me…we should encourage him – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not disappointed him. Obasanjo said this in an interview with Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent on Thursday. He said the…
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Repentant looters can join the fight against corruption – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday said repentant looters were free to join the fight against corruption. “We are calling on every…
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If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would fight corruption heavily, if given the opportunity to lead Nigeria. Atiku said this during a facility tour of the new ultra-modern…
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