Tag: #Accountability
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KWARA POLICE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL EXTORTION VIDEO, PROMISES ACTION
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated a full investigation into a viral video showing police officers allegedly extorting money from motorists along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo has ordered an immediate and thorough probe, with promises that any officers found guilty will face disciplinary measures. The…
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EFCC PROMISES FAIR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION — NO VIP GETS A PASS!
The EFCC is doubling down on its mission to tackle corruption head-on, with Chairman Ola Olukoyede assuring that no politician, regardless of party ties, will get special treatment. In a recent Abuja briefing marking his two-year tenure, Olukoyede’s team confirmed ongoing investigations are thorough and impartial. They emphasized patience is key, as careful, detailed work…
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ABAKALIKI MAGISTRATE COURT REMANDS BISHOP ONYEAGOZIRI OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHURCH MEMBER
The Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre following grave allegations of sexual abuse against a 22-year-old female member of his church. The court rejected the bail application, citing lack of jurisdiction, and transferred the case file to the Office of the Director of Public…
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EFCC WITNESS TESTIFIES ON $3 MILLION TRANSFER IN SUNTRUST BANK MONEY LAUNDERING TRIAL
A key EFCC witness revealed in Abuja court that he transferred $3 million into Mrs. Aisha Achimugu’s company account linked to the ongoing $12 million money laundering trial involving SunTrust Bank’s Managing Director Halima Buba and Executive Director Innocent Mbagwu. Trinity Usman, a Bureau De Change operator, admitted handling the cash transactions through his oil…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MOTiON TO TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION
Over 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, but a new movement is rising! MOTiON, the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria, unites citizens and advocacy groups to fight social and institutional poverty through democracy, accountability, and reforms. Launched during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a nationwide #PotsAndPans protest, MOTiON calls for…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SETS NOVEMBER 17 FOR JUDGMENT IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE AGAINST SUSPENDED UNICAL LECTURER
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 17 for the judgment in the sexual harassment lawsuit against suspended University of Calabar lecturer, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The date was fixed after final written addresses were adopted by both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the defense team. Ndifon, who…
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ICPC SCORES BIG IN SEPTEMBER: OVER N446 BILLION RECOVERED, STRONG FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) made impressive strides in September, recovering more than N446 billion and restraining over N142 billion in forfeiture alongside N30 billion in cash. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), shared these highlights during the Monthly National Joint Security Briefing in Abuja, calling…
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ATIKU BLAMES DSS FOR FAILURE IN NNANI CLEARANCE, CALLS FOR TOUGH ACTION
Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the DSS should be held accountable for clearing former Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji, who resigned over certificate forgery allegations. Atiku criticized the lack of proper vetting, warning it damages Nigeria’s reputation and questions how many impostors still hold sensitive roles. He slammed Nnaji’s “voluntary resignation,” insisting he should have been dismissed…
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SENATE COMMITTEE SAYS NNPCL RESPONDED TO 19 AUDIT QUERIES, REVIEW PENDING
Senate Public Accounts Chair, Sen. Aliyu Wadada, confirms NNPCL has replied to all 19 audit questions covering 2017-2023, including concerns over a staggering N210 trillion yet to be accounted for. The committee is set to review the responses thoroughly before making any public declarations. Wadada also flagged issues beyond finances, such as opaque production sharing…
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SENATE, HOUSE COMMITTEES SEND MINISTER BACK FOR DOCUMENTS
The joint Senate and House Committees on Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy asked Minister Hannatu Musawa to return on Oct. 27 after she showed up unprepared without the needed 2025 budget performance documents. Despite two months’ notice, the ministry failed to provide essential papers, forcing the committee to adjourn. Lawmakers stressed the importance of proper…
