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5 fake ICPC officials arraigned in Uyo
Five persons have been arraigned before a High court in Uyo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for impersonating its officers. The five accused persons…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: EFCC starts probe of Senate Committee on Appropriations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started the probe of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, following the alleged padding of the 2016 national budget. The allegations were made…
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‘Whistle blower’ Jibrin is at it again, read what he has to say this time
Abdulmumin Jibrin, who blew the whistle on an alleged 'reckless padding' of the 2016 budget by the principle officers of the House of Representatives is making some serious allegations against…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: DSS has no business investigating reps – Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and civil rights activist, Femi Falana has said that the Depart of State Service has no business investigating allegations of budget padding in the…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin requests Dogara’s arrest, petitions EFCC, ICPC
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Friday sought the arrest of the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara at office of the Directorate…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: SERAP asks EFCC to investigate Dogara, Jibrin
A rights advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to…
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27 states to be probed over spending of bailout funds
The House of Representatives, on Thursday July 14, commenced probe of 27 state governments over the application of N689.5bn bailout funds granted them. The decision was taken at the plenary…
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‘Nigerians justify corruption… they see nothing bad in it’ – ICPC
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday, said that it is saddening that Nigerians see nothing wrong in corruption. The ICPC chairman…
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Bailout funds diversion: ‘ICPC was stingy with facts’ – Okorocha
The Imo State Government has refuted claims made by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that it misappropriated the bailout funds collected from the Federal Government…
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Imo, Zamfara, Enugu, diverted bailout funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), On Friday, disclosed that 16 states were yet to make use of the N57 billions bailout funds that was approved…
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61 houses seized from female civil servant – ICPC boss
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission 'seized 61 houses' from a female public servant during the course of investigation and arrests of civil servants who live beyond…
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Otedola listed as ‘second prosecution witness’ in Farouk Lawan’s bribery trial
Billionaire oil and business magnate, Femi Otedola, will testify for the prosecution in the ongoing 'bribery' trial of a former Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Farouk…
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N292 million purportedly found in account of retired permanent secretary
N292 million has been traced to the account of one of the recently retired permanent secretaries, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC discovered…
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Why EFCC, ICPC fail to successfully prosecute corrupt politicians – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has explained the reason behind the failure of the nation's anti-graft agency to 'successfully' prosecute high profile corruption cases. Mohammed said…
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Spies reportedly assigned by ICPC to monitor state governors
It is believed that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has assigned operatives to monitor state government that have received bailout funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria.…
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ICPC, NLC to monitor release of bailout funds by state governors
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will work with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to monitor the release and use of the N338 billion…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: EFCC lacks power to probe Amaechi | Buhari, Osinbajo declares assets | Why Marilyn Ogar was sacked | More stories
How Union bank milked Buhari's asset declaration on twitter. YNaija Ogbemudia says uproar over PMB 100 days in office is unnecessary. Leadership Why EFCC, ICPC may have no power to…
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Why EFCC, ICPC may have no power to probe Amaechi
And here we were believing that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission could probe any former government official. But it appears that there's an existing court order in Rivers state preventing…
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ICPC begins probing Amaechi, Chime and Kwankwaso’s tenure
Some former governors are now under the radar. Vanguarr reports that the independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigations of four former governors. This follows petitions…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari sued over appointment, Fernandez dead, Dasuki gets bail, More stories
Lawyer sues Buhari over South-East exclusion in appointments. YNaija Buhari vows to strengthen EFCC, ICPC. This Day Presidency tells of Buhari's position on the 100 days promise saga. YNaija Businessman,…
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28 permanent secretaries are on ICPC watch list
Still on the anti-corruption war in the country, there are strong indications that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has put 28 permanent secretaries on its watch…
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No escape! Buhari plans to set up special courts for looters
The Federal Government is apparently serious over the prosecution of corrupt people in the country. It is believed that the FG has begun moves to establish special courts to try corruption-related…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Senators disagree over pay cut, Police bar journalists from tribunal, PDP drags Amaechi to EFCC, More stories
Amosun sacks 6 education workers, 1 teacher for this reason. YNaija Four killed in helicopter crash in Lagos. This Day Police bar journalists from election tribunal. Punch Between Gbajabiamila, Dogara,…
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What happened when Onyeka Onwenu was questioned by ICPC on Monday
Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, was a guest of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Monday, August 10. The Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, honoured the…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ’s kinsmen decamps to APC, Onwenu obliged ICPC, NNPC reduces top management, More stories
Lalong gives Jang two weeks ultimatum to return stolen monies. Premium Times ICPC directs Okiro to refund N133 million. This Day GEJ's kinsmen decamp from PDP to APC. YNaija Reps…
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Buhari instructs EFCC, ICPC to find funds stolen under Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission to collate and locate funds embezzled under President Goodluck Jonathan's…
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N1.5bn goes missing from account of Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs
N1.5 billion has been dubiously withdrawn from the account of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The first sum of N605 million was withdrawn…
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ICPC ‘takes Godsday Orubebe to court for alleged N605m fraud’
Former Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Godsday Orubebe, has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Ofeneces Commission (ICPC) in connection with an alleged N605 million fraud. The…
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ICPC takes Niger Delta ministry directors to court over N605m fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged five directors of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs with fraud. The commission said the directors defrauded the…
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Opinion: Now is the time to fight corruption and strengthen our institutions
by Ogundana Michael Politicians will say whatever it takes to get elected. Every one of them swears they’ll be less corrupt, and less corruptible, than the lot in power. That…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy