Tag: corruption
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FG’s anti-corruption war on track – SERAP
Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, Executive Director, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), says the anti-corruption war of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is on track. Mumuni spoke in Lagos on Wednesday at the launch of SERAP’s latest report titled, “Combating Grand Corruption: An Agenda for Institutional Reforms in Anti-corruption Strategies”. He faulted claims in some quarters…
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‘I’II wipe out corruption in one year,’ Magu boasts
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday said that he would end corruption in Nigeria in the next 12 months. Magu spoke during the official opening of the Ibadan Zonal Office and Stakeholders Engagement Session, held in Iyagaku, Ibadan. He said despite the challenges being faced by the agency,…
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Nigerians are fed up with corruption, looters – Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has said Nigerians are fed up with corruption as obtained in both public and private institutions. He explained that the anti-graft agency has achieved a lot in the fight against corruption because President Muhammadu Buhari gave the agency a free hand to…
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We won’t relent in fighting corruption, insurgency to stand still – Osinbajo
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Kano said the Federal Government remained committed to the fight against corruption in the country. He reiterated the commitment while declaring open the 2nd Kano Economic and Investment Summit held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The summit is part of activities organised by the Kano…
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US identifies measures for fighting corruption, others in Africa
Mr David Luna, a U.S. Senior Director for National Security and Diplomacy Anti-Crime Programmes, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has identified measures for fighting corruption and other crimes across Africa. Luna, who spoke at this year’s Senior Leaders’ Seminar hosted by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), called for a crackdown…
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Blow whistle if you have corruption case against my govt, Ortom dares critics
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has challenged residents of the state not to hesitate to blow the whistle if they had any case of corruption against him or any of his appointees. “I have tried to run an open and transparent administration. Anyone with a case of corruption against me or any of my…
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Nigerians must stand against corruption, dishonesty – Osinbajo
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday appealed to Nigerians to always stand against corruption, stealing, dishonesty and other sharp practices capable of destroying the nation. Osinbajo said this while delivering a sermon titled, “The Image of God” at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jesus House, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, in Abuja, Osinbajo stressed…
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We can’t fight corruption alone – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has charged other federal agencies not to leave the fight against corruption for it and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). ICPC said other agencies should join them in the anti-graft fight so as to rip Nigeria of corrupt elements, thereby baling the county…
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Corruption: SSANU writes FG, demands sack of 4 Vice Chancellors
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) on Wednesday in Abuja called for the sack of four Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities over alleged corruption leveled against them. Mr Samson Ugwoke, SSANU National President, made the call when the union picketed the University of Abuja. Ugwoke listed the alleged corrupt vice-chancellors as those of…
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Obasanjo sleeps with corruption, says Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo to desist from accusing people of corruption in Nigeria. He declared that “Obasanjo that I know does not have morals rights to accuse anyone of corruption because he eats and sleeps with corruption.” Governor Fayose, who described the former President’s claim that some…