corruption

We’ve worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians | Buhari says in Easter message

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration has done its best to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Buhari, who said this on Saturday in his Easter message said the federal government has improved security. He added that steps have been taken to revitalise the economy and to sustain the anti-corruption fight. “I... Read More

corruption, Easter message, economy, expectations, President Muhammadu Buhari, security

Peregrino Brimah: Emefiele, Sanusi chief suspects in massive robbery heist | Over $1bn raw currency found by EFCC

Peregrino Brimah Every time the EFCC via Whistleblowers makes a find of another stash of billions of naira, Nigerians sigh, “Sanusi, Emefiele.” The latest find was an astonishing sum of some $43.4m, N23.2m and £27,800 in mint notes found in an Ikoyi apartment. Out of the no less than the equivalent of 1 billion dollars, more like several billion, looted... Read More

CBN, corruption, EFCC, Emefiele, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, sanusi, Whistleblowers

Opinion: Obasanjo’s corruption narratives

by Jideofor Adibe Obasanjo’s recent treatise on corruption in Nigeria is a must-read for policymakers because it essentially bought into what several academics and public intellectuals have been saying over the years about the endemic ‘war against corruption’ in the country. In a lecture in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on “The Role of the Church... Read More

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, ICP, Jideofor Adibe, nigeria, Obasanjo, opinion

We will fight corruption whether anybody likes it or not – Magu

by Dolapo Adelana The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu says the anti-graft agency will not relent in its fight against corruption no matter whose ox is gored. Magu said this on Thursday while addressing staff of the commission during an interactive session to mark its 14th year anniversary.... Read More

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I sold the building where EFCC discovered $50m to buyers – Muazu

by Dolapo Adelana A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu says the building where operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered monies to the tune of $50m was actually built by him. In a statement Thursday, the former Bauchi governor said he built the apartment from her loan facility... Read More

$43.4m, Adamu Mu'azu, corruption, EFCC, Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, Godwin Obla, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

The Thread: “EFCC the new NASA” EFCC on steroids” “EFCC and their money photo shoot again” | Mixed reactions trail the discovery of over $43.4M by the EFCC

The EFCC is working right? Breaking: #EFCC Uncovers Yet Another Huge Sum of Money in Lagos. Bankers Are Around With Their Machines To Assist. Counting Will Be A While. pic.twitter.com/kLjVcxWTR6 — EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) April 12, 2017 The anti-graft commission (Economic Financial Crime and Commission), discovered another massive loot in various currencies: $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m.... Read More

Adamu Mu'azu, Chibok girls, corruption, EFCC, Magu, Media trials, nigeria, The Thread, Whistleblowing leads

“I don’t own any house in Ikoyi” | Mu’azu disowns apartment where EFCC discovered over $50m

by Dolapo Adelana A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu has disowned the apartment where operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) officers Wednesday discovered more than $50 million hidden behind false walls. Mu’azu made the claim while speaking to online news medium, Sahara Reporters. Akin Oyegoke who... Read More

$43.4m, Adamu Mu'azu, Ademola Amosu, corruption, EFCC, Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, Godwin Obla, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

Over $50m discovered by EFCC reportedly belongs to sacked NNPC MD, Ogbue

by Dolapo Adelana The monies recovered on Wednesday in a residential building located at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) reportedly belongs to the sacked Managing Director, Operations at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, according to Sahara Reporters. Nnamdi-Ogbue, was laid off by the corporation alongside other... Read More

$43.4m, Adamu Mu'azu, Ademola Amosu, corruption, EFCC, Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, Godwin Obla, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

Ex-PDP chair, Adamu Muazu reportedly owns house where EFCC discovered over $50m

by Dolapo Adelana 16 Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, a residential apartment where operatives of the Economic Financial Crime and Commission (EFCC), recovered a humongous amount of money reportedly belongs to a former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu. According to online news medium Sahara Reporters, Mu’azu was also the governor of... Read More

$43.4m, Adamu Mu'azu, Ademola Amosu, corruption, EFCC, Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, Godwin Obla, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

How EFCC discovered massive stash of monies in Lagos apartment (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday discovered a huge stash of money at an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a statement by the anti-graft agency, the monies believed to be proceeds of “unlawful activity” ran to the tune of $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m. “The whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government... Read More

$43.4m, corruption, EFCC, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

I’m not interested in the Malabu oil controversy, and you shouldn’t be either

by Soma Oj. Welcome to Nigeria. One day we are obsessed with the return of Efe and Bisola, in utter confusion about an old man who’s yet to learn the art of self-restraint, or just figuring out how we really feel about Yemi Alade’s new style of suggestive music and the next we are all... Read More

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Buhari, corruption, dasuki, Goodluck Jonathan, Malabu, nigeria, Oil scandal, patience, Saraki

The Thread: The outrage over the Malabu oil scandal is meaningless

It runs like clockwork: every day on Twitter Nigeria, there’s a trending topic people must necessarily lend their voices to. Similarly, every other week in Nigeria, we are fed revelations of one scandal or another that see the citizenry spitting fire and brimstone on social media. But before you can say, Jack Robinson, it all... Read More

Ayo Sogunro, corruption, dan etete, malabu oil deal, nigeria, Shell Oil, The Thread, Tunde Leye

EFCC

BREAKING: EFCC discovers $38m, N23m in Lagos apartment

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered another large sum of money in an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the anti-graft agency, the cash was found in a sting operation by operatives from its Lagos Zone. The agency said it recovered $38m, N23m and £27,000 from the apartment. [Read Also:] EFCC... Read More

$38m, corruption, EFCC, Lagos apartment, N23m, sting operation

The Thread: Was the Malabu oil well actually sold for the right amount?

Social media has experienced a bit of an uproar today over new revelations about the Malabu oil deal. President Goodluck Jonathan and Etete have been taking hits for being ‘fantastically corrupt’. Arguments have raged over the fraudulence of selling off a 500BN oil well for a paltry sum of 1.3 BN. Figures are all in dollars.... Read More

corruption, Etete, GEJ, Malabu, Malabu Scandal, Shell Oil, The Thread

The Thread: Will Goodluck Jonathan walk free despite alleged coordinated looting in Malabu deal?

After major oil corruption scam involving former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Etete and other members who were in the higher echelons of power has been exposed by foreign media, do PDP wailers still believe Jonathan is a hero of anything? This and more, Ogbeni Dipo inquires after. Do see below: https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852049894898638848 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852050371178639360 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852050998193467392 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852051325126934528 https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/852051778677952512... Read More

corruption, GEJ, goodluck ebele jonathan, Malabu, nigeria, party politics, The Thread, wailing wailers

Our officials received N3bn bribe to influence 2015 elections – INEC

by Dolapo Adelana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that its staff received at least three billion Naira to influence the outcome of the 2015 general elections. Some members of the electoral body, including one of its retired National Commissioner, and five Resident Electoral Commissioners are currently under investigation for their alleged involvement... Read More

corruption, Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, INEC, Mohammed Haruna, RECs

Fight against corruption difficult – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said the Federal Government will not relent in its fight against corruption. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, the Vice-President spoke while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo, who... Read More

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anti-corruption war, corruption, Laolu Akande, Yemi Osinbajo

We will win the war against corruption…the law is on our side – Lai Mohammed

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said the fight against corruption was beyond President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement on Tuesday, Mohammed said the administration of Buhari was equipped, physically, mentally and intellectually ready to fight corruption. He added that the recent setbacks will not deter the Federal Government in its... Read More

corruption, lai mohammed, President Muhammadu Buhari, war

Corruption: Nigerians should stop judging the judiciary – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has urged Nigerians to stop judging the performance of the judiciary in the ongoing anti-corruption fight. He spoke with State House correspondents shortly after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was reacting to comments on the recent loss... Read More

Chief Justice of Nigeria, corruption, Judiciary, nigerians, Walter Onnoghen

Dr Joe Abah: Why I want to die on my government seat

by Dr Joe Abah No, not me! I certainly don’t!! Rather, this post seeks to unravel something that, to many people, is a mystery: Why do Nigerian public servants do everything to avoid retiring from their positions, while public servants in other countries are holding protests to LOWER the retirement age? Indeed, Nigerian public servants... Read More

corruption, Joe Abah, Monetisation policy, nigeria, opinion, pensions, public service

Reps will strengthen EFCC to fight corruption – Gbajabiamila

by Azeez Adeniyi Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday said the lower chamber will strengthen anti-corruption institutions. Gbajabiamila said this on Monday in Lagos. He said the lower chamber is committed to the anti-graft war of the President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that there was a need to further strengthen the... Read More

corruption, EFCC, EFCC act, Femi Gbajabiamila, House of Reps

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today 1. #BBNaija: Efe is the winner of the 2017 Big Brother Naija reality TV show The grand finale of reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria held on Sunday with Efe Ejeba crowned the winner, “based on logistics”. 2. “We will not succumb... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Obasanjo eats and sleeps with corruption – Fayose | IG never ordered anyone to kill Gov. Wike – Police | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. “We will not succumb to any emotional blackmail” – Lagos State govt justifies actions on #OtodoGbame – YNaija #BBNaija: Efe is the winner of the 2017 Big Brother Naija reality TV show – YNaija IG never ordered anyone to kill Gov. Wike – Police –... Read More

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Obasanjo eats and sleeps with corruption – Fayose

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo to desist from accusing people of corruption in Nigeria. He declared that “Obasanjo that I know does not have morals rights to accuse anyone of corruption because he eats and sleeps with corruption.” Governor Fayose, who described the former President’s... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, corruption, Lere Olayinka, olusegun obasanjo

How EFCC can win corruption cases – Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has given reasons why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been losing its corruption cases. Obasanjo, who spoke on Sunday at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta said investigation must be proper, thorough and undertaken with all seriousness. “I was reading today when the President (Muhammadu... Read More

corruption, EFCC, olusegun obasanjo, President Muhammadu Buhari

How churches are encouraging corruption – Obasanjo

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said church leaders are contributing to the widespread cases of corruption in the country. Obasanjo said this on Saturday while speaking at the convention of Victory Life Bible Church International in Abeokuta, Ogun State. “There is no doubt that all our institutions have been tarnished by the... Read More

churches, corruption, encourage, olusegun obasanjo, Pastors

Nigerians have realised APC has nothing to offer – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said Nigerians have realised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only lies to offer. Wike said this while speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, when he granted audience to the Abuluoma Council of Chiefs. The governor said the APC’s fight against corruption was only targeted at... Read More

APC, corruption, nigerians, nothing

Peregrino Brimah: Unfrozen $6 Million- Why I rejoice with Patience Jonathan

by Peregrino Brimah Adapting from the words of late sage Fela Anikulapo Kuti in his mid-80s Confusion-Break-Bone (CBB) hit track, “shey na Patience alone dem go hold, what about the other treasury looters?” Is Buhari’s system, last come first serve? Or are we to have no patience for Patience, while we are in no hurry... Read More

Atiku, corruption, EFCC, National treasury looters, opinion, Patience Jonathan, Peregrino Brimah, Saraki

Opinion: Is Nigeria cursed with corruption?

by Everest Nwagwu I have always wondered if corruption is somehow part of this awesome experience of being a Nigerian. Sometime ago, I lashed out at the old folks ruining our future and I want to come out and apologise? No, I want to come out and offer an alternative truth to this whole corruption mess... Read More

Babachir Lawal, corruption, nigerian police, nysc, opinion

Buhari has reduced corruption in the public sector – Aide

by Azeez Adeniyi The Executive Secretary, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye said corruption has reduced in the public sector since the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari. Owosanoye said this on Tuesday while speaking at the Nigerian House in New York. He said fighting corruption was not a “tea party as corruption fights back.”... Read More

Bolaji Owosanoye, corruption, PACAC, President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential aide, public sector

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