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August 22, 2017

Newly appointed heads of ICPC, CCB ignore Presidency’s directive, fail to resume

Newly appointed Secretary of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Musa Abubakar, resumed office in line with a directive from Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. This is contrary to a counter directive by the Senate which asked the new appointees not to resume until they were confirmed. The Conflict: There has been a... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Osinbajo appoints acting chairmen for ICPC, NPC, CCB

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has appointed acting chairmen for the National Pension Commission, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. This was disclosed by a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation signed by a Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi. The statement said... Read More

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I was never indicted of any crime | Dropped ICPC nominee says

Sa’adu Alanamu, one of those whose nomination to the board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) was withdrawn said he was not indicted by the agency. There had been reports that two nominees to the board were under probe for fraudulent activities. The Presidency on Sunday had withdrawn their nomination after the... Read More

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Osinbajo drops ICPC board members under probe

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has dropped two recently nominated Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission members who are said to be undergoing investigations by the same commission. This came after reports that some of the nominated members were under investigation by the ICPC. The Acting President had recently appointed Chairman and members of... Read More

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‘2 board members of the ICPC facing corruption investigation set to step down’

The two board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC), Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanamu, who are undergoing investigation for alleged corruption are reportedly set to resign their appointments. A presidential source disclosed this to TheCable on Saturday. “The two ICPC commissioners reported to be under investigation will be stepping down and won’t... Read More

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6,280 ghost workers discovered in Enugu to face ICPC probe

About 6,280 ghost workers and pensioners have been identified by the Local Government Staff and Pensioner Audit Committee set up by the Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The ghost workers will be probed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The Commissioner for Information, Ogbuagu Anikwe disclosed this on Saturday in... Read More

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2 ICPC board members recently appointed by Osinbajo under investigation

Two board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) recently appointed by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo are being investigated for corruption, according to ICIR. The anti-corruption agency says the affected members are Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanamu, who are accused of participating in alleged corrupt practices in the region of N1billion. Alanamu... Read More

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‘AGF, EFCC disagree on handling of ‘high profile’ cases’

The office of the Attorney-General of the federation has reportedly disagreed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly breaching the rules in its prosecutions, TheCable reports. An EFCC official, who insisted on being anonymous, said that the acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu was on Tuesday served a letter from the office... Read More

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Corruption: EFCC, ICPC have refused to release case files of 35 ex-governors – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the Attorney-General may report that Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu to the Presidency. He also said the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Ekpo Nta may also be reported. Speaking on Saturday, Obono-Obla said the anti-corruption czars are... Read More

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High-profile cases: EFCC, ICPC responsible for losses – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission were not cooperating with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). In an interview with Punch, Obono-Obla said the losses of... Read More

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Whistleblower in trouble for giving false information over former VP Sambo’s residence

A High Court in Kaduna has ordered the remand of the whistleblower who is claimed to have given false information that led to the raid on the Kaduna residence of the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC on Thursday arraigned the whistleblower, one Abubakar Sani,... Read More

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How civil servant created 38 bank accounts for ghost workers – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has said it would arraign a civil servant and some bank officials for allegedly creating bank accounts for 38 ghost workers. Director of Public Enlightenment of the ICPC, Rasheedat Okoduwa, said this while making a presentation at a Stakeholders’ Validation Meeting on the Report of... Read More

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‘Security operatives search Sambo’s Kaduna residence’

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday stormed the Kaduna residence of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, TheCable reports. According to the online news portal, they were accompanied by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) and state anti-robbery squad (SARS). They reported searched the house for two... Read More

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Labour union write EFCC, ICPC, demand probe of Paris Club refund

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress have written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to probe states that did not pay salaries with the first tranche of the N516bn Paris Club loan refund, Punch reports. TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama... Read More

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Federal High Court strikes out N1.97bn charge against Orubebe

by Dolapo Adelana A Federal High court in Abuja has struck out a six-count charge against a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe. The charges of fraud against Orubebe bordered on an alleged complicity in a 1.97 billion naira contract scam. The government prosecutor, the ICPC withdrew the charge after it was unable... Read More

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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. “This is not a battle of humans” | Apostle Suleman’s church members warned to stay off sex scandal The Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide has warned its members from making further comments or statements on the alleged sexual relationship involving its overseer,... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari directs Osinbajo to head delegation on Niger Delta crisis | ICPC seize 220 flats from ex-Bauchi governor’s aide | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. “This is not a battle of humans” | Apostle Suleman’s church members warned to stay off sex scandal – YNaija How banker allegedly diverted N78m pension fund into 50 fake accounts – ICPC – YNaija Stop killings of Nigerians, Anglican Church tells Buhari –... Read More

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How banker allegedly diverted N78m pension fund into 50 fake accounts – ICPC

by Dolapo Adelana A former employee of Skye Bank, Mr. Yemi-Aris Olaniran has been charged to court for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of N78.52 million by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a statement by its spokesperson, Mrs. Rasheedat Okoduwa, the anti-corruption agency alleged that Olaniran created 50 fake... Read More

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ICPC seize 220 flats from ex-Bauchi governor’s aide

by Dolapo Adelana The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission has seized 220 flats, located in 20 estates, allegedly belonging to one Sanusi Mohammed, a former Special Adviser on Special Duties to ex-Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi. According to The Punch, 165 rounds of ammunition, a pump action rifle and other weapons were... Read More

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February 14, 2017

How ICPC recovered N8.7bn, 124 stolen vehicles in 2016 – Nta

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered N8.7bn in 2016. Chairman of the commission, Mr. Ekpo Nta, said this in his presentation at a media parley on Monday in Abuja. He said the funds recovered included, “N6bn frozen in Infrastructure Bank; N698.4m; N292m in the TSA (Treasury Single Account)... Read More

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February 8, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Boko Haram is broke – UN envoy | 62 houses seized from female public officer – ICPC | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Boko Haram is broke – UN envoy – YNaija 62 houses seized from female public officer – ICPC – YNaija ‘Osinbajo to send Onnoghen’s name to Senate for confirmation’ – YNaija Power sector: How N2.7trn spent in 16 years generated darkness – Dogara – YNaija Northern APC... Read More

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February 8, 2017

62 houses seized from female public officer – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), says it has seized 62 houses from a female public officer. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Nta Ekpo, who stated this on Tuesday said the matter is in the court and the property will be confiscated by the Federal Government after litigation. The ICPC chairman revealed... Read More

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February 7, 2017

ICPC seizes 62 houses from one public office holder

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) said it has seized 62 houses from a female public office holder. ICPC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this while answering question during an interaction at the Akwa Ibom Anti-Corruption Summit in Uyo on Tuesday. He said the properties will be released to the Federal Government... Read More

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January 7, 2017

N200m box office earnings, N5000 stipend | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N4.7 million – Anti-graft agency, ICPC recovers this sum of money extorted from students by authorities of FUNAAB. 952 students were refunded in the process. $153 million – A Federal High Court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of this sum of money allegedly stolen by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. 140,000 pounds – Former... Read More

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January 6, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Make details of DSP Alkali’s murder public, Wike tells Police Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigeria Police not to hide the circumstances that led to the murder of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Alkali and his orderly during the rerun... Read More

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January 6, 2017

Extortion: ICPC returns N4.7m to 952 FUNAAB students

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has indicted the authorities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Ogun State for extortion. The commission has also recovered N4.7m and returned the money to 952 students. In a statement by its spokesperson, Mrs. Rasheedat Okoduwa, the ICPC said it acted based on... Read More

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October 26, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. BREAKING: Returning IDPs hit by landmine explosion Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were on there way home ran into a landmine planted on an highway. 2. Assist Dasuki prove his case in court, APC tells Jonathan The All Progressives Congress has told ex-President Goodluck... Read More

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October 26, 2016

Ekpo Nta has not been sent on compulsory leave – ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday debunked claims that its Chairman Ekpo Nta had been sent on compulsory leave. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson for the Commission, Edet Ufot, it said it had not received any letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)... Read More

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October 26, 2016

ICPC boss, Nta Expo sent on compulsory leave

The Federal Government has issued a letter to the chairman of the Independent Corrupt and other related offences Commission, Nta Expo demanding that he proceeds on a compulsory leave immediately, Vanguard reports. According to the news platform, the letter came from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. It was learnt... Read More

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