Tag: #AntiCorruption
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TINUBU SUSPENDS THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES OVER ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unauthorised government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said the organisation, identified as the National Brands Development and Mandates…
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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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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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VP SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS EFCC EKITI OFFICE, PLEDGES STRONGER BACKING FOR ANTI-GRAFT WAR
The EFCC brings anti-corruption services closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo states with the inauguration of its new Ekiti Zonal Directorate. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, vice president Shettima said the facility represents a strategic investment in Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive and aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He highlighted some of…
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FG PUSHES E-PROCUREMENT, OPENS CONTRACT BIDDING TO PHONE USERS
Soon, you may not need Abuja connections to win a federal contract — just your phone and a fair process. The Bureau of Public Procurement says Nigeria’s long-awaited electronic procurement system is now underway, aimed at digitising how government contracts are awarded. Director-General Adebowale Adedokun disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by the Managing…
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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PROCUREMENT REFORMS KEY TO NIGERIA’S GROWTH — BPP BOSS
Nigeria could unlock trillions in savings and rebuild public trust — if procurement rules are followed strictly. The Bureau of Public Procurement is pushing for stricter compliance and major reforms to transform government spending into real national development. At a capacity-building event in Lagos, BPP Director-General Dr Adedokun Adebowale told procurement officers to lead by…
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EL-RUFAI’S DETENTION LEGAL, BACKED BY COURT ORDER — ICPC
Anti-graft agency clears the air, says no fresh detention order—just an existing court approval. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is being held legally under a valid court order. In a statement issued in Abuja by spokesperson Okor Odey, the commission clarified that El-Rufai’s…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE DENIES BRIBERY CLAIMS OVER IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
The Lagos State Taskforce has pushed back against allegations that its officials demand bribes to release seized vehicles, insisting all enforcement actions follow due legal procedures. The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has dismissed reports alleging that its officials collect bribes before releasing impounded vehicles. In a statement issued in Lagos, the agency’s…
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APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. The appellate court dismissed his appeal challenging the jurisdiction and verdict of the Special Court Martial that convicted him in October 2023. Following that ruling, Mohammed was…
