Tag: PACAC

Some judges, lawyers are sabotaging the anti-corruption fight – PACAC

The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Monday said some judges and lawyers are sabotaging the Federal Government’s anti-corruption fight. PACAC said this at the ‘Capacity-building workshop for judges, magistrates,…

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Ikoyigate whistleblower might get less than 5 percent commission

The Counsel to the Ikoyigate whistle-blower, Yakubu Galadima, says his client will not accept anything below five percent commission, according to Punch. Why it matters: The Secretary of the Presidential Advisory…

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[The Activism Blog] Clarify Senators earnings | SERAP tells Saraki

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Bukola Saraki to clarify the true status of earnings of senators in the National Assembly. This is coming few…

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Our senators have no honour, vision or integrity – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC),  Itse Sagay has said senators should not be addressed as "distinguished" because they have no honour. Sagay said this while speaking…

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Sagay queries “sharp” contrasts between Nigerian senators salaries and that of the U.S. President

The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has alleged that the president of the United States earns $400,000 annually while a Nigerian senator earns over $1.7 million…

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Minimum wage: Union leaders fighting for selfish interests – Sagay

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PAC),Prof. Itse Sagay, on Friday said the present set of Union leaders are 'selfish'. Sagay stated this in his paper at the 20th…

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Arrest any lawmaker refusing to honour invitation | Sagay tells EFCC

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest any lawmaker that refused to honour its invitation. While…

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SANs frustrating corruption cases should be denied appearance in court – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has said senior advocates of Nigeria (SANs) frustrating high-profile corruption cases should be denied the right of appearance.…

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There’s a plot to discredit PACAC | FG raises alarm

The Federal Government has said there is a plot to discredit the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC). In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed…

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FG approves the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved Nigeria's National Anti-Corruption Strategy - a roadmap to strengthen anti-corruption enforcement and sanctions. Stakeholders committed to the…

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Pass all pending anti-corruption bills | PACAC urges N’Assembly

The Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption led by Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) has called on the National Assembly to pass the various anti-corruption bills pending before it. Executive Secretary of…

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Anti-corruption: Buhari’s panel ridicules presidency, judiciary, says anti-graft war following wrong direction

Two members of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) in Abuja on Saturday derided government’s handling of the anti-corruption war. Chairman of the panel, Professor Itse Sagay (SAN), and…

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Osinbajo’s brother, others make SAN list

by Omoleye Omoruyi Younger brother of Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, Akinlolu Oluyinka Osinbajo, the Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, and 89 other lawyers…

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Dissolve PACAC, it is irrelevant | Shehu Sani tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chairman Senate Ah hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East, Shehu Sani has caller on President Muhammadu Buhari to dissolve the Presidential Advisory…

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I’m not creating enemies for Buhari, Sagay replies APC

by Azeez Adeniyi Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay has said he was not creating enemies for President Muhammadu Buhari. Sagay said this while…

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APC compromising with evil | Sagay replies ruling party

by Dolapo Adelana Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of compromising with evil. Sagay said…

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Buhari has reduced corruption in the public sector – Aide

by Azeez Adeniyi The Executive Secretary, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye said corruption has reduced in the public sector since the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari. Owosanoye…

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

by Dolapo Adelana 1. EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied media reports (not YNaija) that the N49m recovered at the Kaduna International…

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport | Consumer Protection Council begins investigation into Fanta and Sprite | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. EFCC denies planting N49m at Kaduna airport - YNaija INEC queries 202 staff for alleged involvement in electoral malpractice…

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Magu should continue acting indefinitely, Presidential Committee advises Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to allow the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki and Utazi are now trying to confuse us over this anti-corruption speech, abi?

So these people must think we're babies. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-corruption, Senator Chukwuka Utazi has just come forward to take the fall for the speech he gave…

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[The Presidential Blog] They have a list of 11 things Buhari has done to promote accountability | we have 11 he hasn’t

At the first day of the 2-day National #CorruptionDialogue organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption in Abuja, the Presidency bragged about the 11 things the President has achieved…

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Saraki condemns Buhari’s anti-corruption war, berates DSS

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the anti-corruption war of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration,. Saraki, who gave his verdict while speaking on Thursday at the presidential villa…

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Anti-corruption war: Sagay slams Shehu Sani

The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has slammed Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani for his statement on the floor of the Senate on…

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Police arrest Pretty Mike for putting chains on girls The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested popular club owner,…

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U.S. blocking return of $550m Abacha loot

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay on Thursday said Nigeria is on the verge of losing another $550 million recovered from the Abacha family to…

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Magu’s appointment will be renewed whether the Senate likes it or not – Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, says the appointment of acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu will be renewed whether the Senate confirms him or not.…

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Selective corruption war? EFCC boss dodges questions about Buratai’s Dubai properties

Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, dodged questions about the allegations that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has properties worth $1.5m…

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EFCC Chairman has a message for money launderers

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has reiterated that there is no hiding place for money launders as he promised that the law…

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