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“The days of impunity are gone” – Ibrahim Magu
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu on Monday said the days of impunity are over. Why it matters: The Muhammadu Buhari-led government since…
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[The Injustice Blog] It’s obvious, Buhari returned to promote indiscipline
The second coming of President Muhammadu Buhari has been quite disappointing, but one of his standing qualities which has remained "untainted" is his insistence on indiscipline. Even his critics begrudgingly concede…
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Attack on Kogi Assembly is the height of impunity – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the attack on Kogi State House of Assembly as the "height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity." In a statement on Friday, NLC President, Ayuba…
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Live within the confines of the law | CJN urges Nigerians
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has urged Nigerians to cooperate with the judiciary in order to bring the country out if its present economic woes. Onnoghen said this…
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Governor Ambode is inciting a new culture of impunity among Nigerian governors
by Samuel Okike When a governor sacks and evicts people from their homes at will, demolishes houses and business places because it doesn't ‘conform with the metropolitan vision of the…
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Senate has resorted to cheap blackmail – Falana
Hunan rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the executive arm of the Federal Government has to terminate 'the reign of impunity in the National Assembly'. In a statement on Wednesday,…
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I am trying to fight impunity in the PDP – Sheriff
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said he would not relinquish his position. Sheriff said this while speaking with journalists in Delta State…
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Opinion: The oppresive and illegal treatment of the ‘Buhari’ dog owner
by Inibehe Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has rearrested a 41-year-old trader who named his pet dog "Buhari", Mr. Joe Chinakwe and will arraign him before the Sango…
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Armed Ijaw youths invade Ben Bruce’s radio station in Bayelsa
Some members of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) on Thursday, invaded Rhythm FM radio station in Yenogoa, Bayelsa over internal scuffles within the leadership ranks of the group. The…
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Opinion: As impunity thrives in PenCom
by Ikechukwu Amaechi The Pension Reform Act (PRA), which established the National Pension Commission (PenCom), was enacted by the National Assembly (NASS) in 2004 to create a body that would…
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People must pay for looting the treasury – VP Osinbajo
Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, said the anti -corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari was not about anyone in particular, nor is it meant to be selective. Osinbajo says the…
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Simon Kolawole: The one thing President Buhari must do is stop impunity
by Simon Kolawole In my opinion, we should be fighting these politicians, not taking sides. They know where they meet. They are friends, associates and partners who are only temporarily…
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“The next 3 months may be hard, but billions can be recovered” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, says the era of impunity, lack of accountability and financial recklessness that characterised the immediate past administration, is over in the country. After the closed-door meeting he had…
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Gov. Uduaghan lectures us on what caused PDP’s loss (READ)
by Ranti Joseph More light has been thrown into widespread speculations on why the ruling Peoples Democratic Party lost at the centre and in several states of the federation. The…
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Wole Soyinka: The wages of impunity
by Wole Soyinka The dancing obscenity of Shekau and his gang of psychopaths and child abductors, taunting the world, mocking the BRING BACK OUR GIRLS campaign on internet, finally met…
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George Akume: Dear President Jonathan, stop behaving like Idi-Amin
by George Akume The constitutional power of impeachment is a sacred power that can be likened to the mystical Sword of Damocles, which dangles over the executive branch to keep…
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Sonala Olumhense: #EkitiDecided – Impunity, nourished by immunity
by Sonala Olumhense I join all of those who have congratulated Fayose, a man who defied all forecasts and his fragility at the edge of a waiting political burial by…
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Femi Aribisala: Why Sanusi Lamido should end up at Kirikiri prisons
by Femi Aribisala The last thing a country needs is a CBN governor who talks frivolously. The word of a CBN governor has implications for financial market volatility; therefore he…
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Opinion: The rise and rise of impunity in Nigeria
by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri By its body language, the presidency does not seem to be bothered about the missing billions of petrodollars. Instead, it is more concerned about the embarrassment Sanusi’s…
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Pius Adesanmi: Dear Sanusi, here are your sins against Nigerians
by Pius Adesanmi 1) You sinned against us during Occupy Nigeria. Such was the level of your vomit-inducing elitism that you didn’t even know that most Nigerians do not power…
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Sonala Olumhense: The APC is no better than the PDP
by Sonala Olumhense Only a fool would trust the APC, as currently established, to be any different, let alone better than, the PDP, which is currently collapsing on its head.…
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Opinion: A failed ruling class and the litany of impunity
by Jaye Gaskia The Nigerian ruling class has historically not been a stranger to impunity in governance; nevertheless, past generations of this ruling class will cringe in their graves at…
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‘We celebrate Tukur’s disgrace from office’ – Alao-Akala opens up
by 'Jola Sotubo Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has described the resignation of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as cause for celebration. Alao-Akala is…
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Opinion: The NNPC is simply a metaphor for impunity, something has to be done
by Jaye Gaskia What is the annual budget of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture [Less than N90bn] for example? What is the annual budget of Ekiti, or Osun, or Taraba,…
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Simon Kolawole: In Nigeria, impunity is the name of the game
by Simon Kolawole One of the reasons many self-respecting companies avoid doing serious business with Nigeria is the fear that a government official can, with a stroke of the pen,…
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Pat Utomi: Between corruption and impunity
by Pat Utomi What continues to bother me is whether the elite in Nigeria do not really realise the devastating consequence of corruption for all, because of the temporary advantage…
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Theophilus Ilevbare: Between Sanusi’s megalomania and the evil spirit at the mint
by Theophilus Ilevbare Nigeria, a country without a Nigeria carrier spends an estimated N9.08bn annually on the Presidential Air Fleet of 10 aircrafts Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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