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Finance ministry saves N23bn monthly, uncovers 33,000 ghost workers

The ministry of finance says it has uncovered a total of 33,000 ghost workers in the payroll of the Federal Government. Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun said the monthly wage bill has also been reduced from N165bn to N142bn. The Head of the Efficiency Unit at the Ministry, Mrs Patience Oniha disclosed this on Friday.... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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EFCC detains Abia State INEC Commissioner over N23bn Diezani bribe

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Abia State, Sylvester Ezeani, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Sylvester is being held by the anti-graft agency for his alleged role in the N23bn ($115m) that was disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.... Read More

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