Tag: #Accountability
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EFCC HAS DISMISSED OVER 40 OFFICIALS OVER ALLEGED CORRUPTION, MISCONDUCT — OLUKOYEDE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice since Ola Olukoyede became chairman of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja while reviewing the commission’s activities and achievements under his leadership. The EFCC chairman said more than…
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‘POLITAINMENT’: NIGERIAN MUSICIANS TURN POLITICAL PRAISE-SINGING INTO BIG BUSINESS
Political praise-singing in Nigeria is evolving from traditional Fuji, Jùjú and Hausa musical performances into a growing commercial culture where musicians use Afrobeats, hip-hop and social media to promote politicians and their activities. The trend, increasingly described as “politainment,” has seen campaign rallies transformed into entertainment events, with artistes composing campaign songs, performing at political…
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ICPC ACADEMY SHIFTS ANTI-GRAFT WAR TO PREVENTION, TRAINS OFFICERS
The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has called for a stronger focus on preventing corruption and illicit financial flows through continuous training of public officers. ACAN Provost, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday while declaring open a…
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FG DEPLOYS PLATFORM TO TRACK VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CASES
The Federal Government has deployed Nigeria’s first standardised justice-sector platform for tracking cases of violence against women, in a move aimed at improving Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) data, case monitoring and accountability. Developed by the Federal Ministry of Justice with support from the European Union-funded End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Programme, implemented by International…
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AUDITOR-GENERAL UNCOVERS $19.3M IRREGULAR CHARGES AT GHANA’S U.S EMBASSY
A forensic audit by Ghana’s Auditor-General has uncovered about $19.37 million in irregular charges paid by visa and passport applicants at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2025. The audit found that applicants were redirected from the Embassy’s official website to privately controlled platforms, where they paid additional fees for passport and visa…
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DEMOCRACY MUST IMPROVE LIVES TO SURVIVE, EXPERTS TELL GOVERNMENTS AT ABUJA POLICY LAB
Democracy must deliver meaningful results for citizens if open societies are to remain strong and resilient, experts have said. At the second Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy, policy experts, diplomats and civil society leaders warned that rising disinformation, political polarisation, insecurity and declining trust in institutions are putting democracies under increasing pressure…
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N5.78bn SUBEB FUNDS: COURT ADJOURNS EX-KWARA GOVERNOR AHMED’S TRIAL TO JULY 27
The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has adjourned the trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his former Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness, Stanley Ujilibo. Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar granted the adjournment after counsel to the second defendant informed the…
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EXPERT CALLS FOR JUSTICE, ELECTORAL REFORMS, TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
A political scientist, and peace and security activist, Dr Aliyu Yero, has called for justice, accountability and reforms in Nigeria’s democratic process to strengthen governance and improve citizens’ welfare. Yero made the call in an interview on Friday June 12 in Kaduna, while reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic journey and the challenges facing the country, stating…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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RIVERS POLICE BEGIN DISCIPLINARY ACTION OVER SUSPECT’S ESCAPE
The Rivers State Police Command says it has begun disciplinary proceedings against an officer following the escape of a suspect from detention. Police spokesperson ASP Blessing Agabe said the officer, ASP Ekawhe Thomas, has been detained and issued a formal query in line with existing police disciplinary procedures. The officer was attached to the Criminal…
