Tag: corruption
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Sexual harassment is corruption, attracts 7-year-imprisonment, ICPC warns
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says sexual harassment is a corrupt practice that attracts imprisonment term not less than seven years. The Secretary to the commission, Mr Clifford Oparaodu
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Portuguese Prime Minister resigns over corruption scandal
Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa on Tuesday abruptly resigned, hours after police raided his residence, government ministries and other properties as part of a major corruption probe. Costa said in a brief televised address that he handed in his resignation to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The Socialist politician said his conscience was clear, but…
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Loyalty and betrayal in a Season of Treachery – By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha
There are times in the life of a clan, people, or nation, when vice takes over the ethos of the people or the land. In such a circumstance, there is a prevalence of negative forces in the affairs of society. In eschatological terms, we encounter such a narrative in biblical accounts leading to the destruction…
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Corruption not an African issue – AfDB President, Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwuni Adesina, says corruption is not an African issue. Adesina said this in a statement made available in Abuja on Saturday.
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Rails of corruption: How systemic issues hinder Nigeria’s rail system
Rail transportation is often considered a cost-effective and safer mode of commuting compared to road travel in Nigeria.
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Corruption: Concerns as 19 states indicted of Procurement Law violation
No fewer than 19 states in Nigeria have been criticized for undermining fiscal transparency following their inability to publish details of procurement processes and contract awards on open contracting portals. While governors of affected states have been urged to promote accountability and transparency in dispensing public funds. A recent investigative report by the International Centre…
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Bauchi Govt sacks 2 officials for alleged forgery, corruption
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC), has terminated the appointment of two senior civil servants for alleged forgery and diversion of fund. This is contained in a statement by the Information Officer, BSCSC, Mr Saleh Umar, in Bauchi on Friday.
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Lead crusade against corruption in Nigeria, Falana advises Tinubu
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead anti-corruption crusade, saying there have been several high-profile politicians with looting cases in court who have been visiting the Presidential Villa. Falana while speaking as a guest at the 60th anniversary of the call to bar of Aare Afe Babalola
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Group calls on Tinubu to sack NSCDC Boss, Audi over alleged corruption
A group under the aegis of Conference of Harmonized Civil Society Organisations (CHSCON), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack and investigate the activities of Ahmed Audi, the current Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over allegations of corruption. CHSCON a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) that serves as…
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70 percent corruption in Nigeria traceable to oil sector — HEDA chair, Suraju
The Chairman, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Olanrewaju Olanrewaju Suraju, has said that about 70 per cent of corruption in Nigeria is traced to the oil sector. Suraju stated this on Monday while speaking in Lagos at the public presentation of its latest publication titled: ‘Spotlighting the Oil & Gas: A Review of the…