The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it might revisit the case files of 20 former state governors indicted for corruption in 2008. Abdullahi Bako, acting chairman of the commission said this while speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. Background: The ICPC in 2008 had set up a committee to investigate... Read More

October 8, 2017

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SERAP sues FG over N40bn double pay to ex-governors

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has used the Federal Government for not stopping former governors from receiving double pay and life pensions. Background: SERAP had written a letter the the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, stating that some senators were receiving double pays and life pensions. It urged the AGF to ensure... Read More

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July 17, 2017

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Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is planning to reduce pension of former governors in the state. Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa disclosed this at a parley with civil society organisations. He said the decision will help save taxpayers money. He said, “This House is amending the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension) Law.... Read More

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November 16, 2016

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Edo Assembly approves N200m houses for ex-Governors

The House of Assembly in Edo on Wednesday approved the construction of houses worth N200m for ex-governors in any location of their choice. The lawmakers also approved a N100m house for ex-deputy governors. The approval by the lawmakers followed the consideration of a bill for a law to amend the existing legislation on the Pension... Read More

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October 7, 2016

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Buhari received N50bn from ex-governors for campaign – Fani-Kayode

Director Media and Publicity of Goodluck Jonathan re-election campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode on Friday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari received N50 billion from former governors who are now ministers during the 2015 election campaign. He made the allegation in an essay titled, ‘John Paden’s book on President Muhammadu Buhari and his dirty little lies’. Fani-Kayode said the... Read More

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March 24, 2016

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Frustrated ex-PDP governors lament being ‘forgotten’

Former governors and deputy governors of the Peoples Democratic Party turned to cry-babies on Wednesday, as they lamented being abandoned by their successors. The former governors, who didn’t exactly include their predecessors in their respective administrations, have now complained of being relegated to the background of the party in their various states. They expressed their... Read More

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December 3, 2015

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 11-year-old bomber arrested | 9 die in pro-Biafra protest | Dasuki, the canary | More stories

Ihedioha attacks Okorocha over N600m Christmas decoration budget. YNaija Pro-Biafra protests turn bloody as 9 die. Vanguard DSS transfers Dasuki to EFCC. This Day DSS ejects Its former DG, Are from residence. This Day 100 Boko Haram killed by Cameroon troops. Leadership APC has no running mate for Bello as Kogi election nears. YNaija 11 years old... Read More

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December 3, 2015

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Sambo Dasuki sings at EFCC, names PDP chieftains, ex-governors in $2bn arms deal

Embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has made revelations to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on the $2billion fake arms deal. Dasuki was indicted by a committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate how about $2billion meant for procurement of arms was diverted. After laying seige to his house for several weeks, the Department of State... Read More

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