Hardly goes by in Nigeria without one person or another complaining about their experience with the Nigerian police. How can a security agency set up for the security of citizens be so ignorant, brutal, harassing innocent people, basically doing everything else except what they were set up for. Here’s one more story from a... Read More

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January 8, 2017

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FIFA stops $1.5m grant to NFF over corruption

World football governing body, FIFA has stopped the annual $1.5 million development grant to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over “traces of corruption”, African Football reports. FIFA alleged that previous monies were not properly spent by the NFF. The body also issued the NFF a final warning to straighten their financial records. It was gathered... Read More

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July 17, 2016

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N1.219bn: EFCC seizes Fayose’s properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have seized some Lagos and Abuja properties belonging to Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose. According to the Punch, the properties were seized as part of ongoing investigations into the N1.219 billion allegedly paid to Fayose through the former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The money is said... Read More

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