Tag: #AntiCorruption
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT MARCOS URGES PEACE AMID CORRUPTION PROTESTS
Marcos acknowledges public anger over flood project scandals but warns violence won’t help. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed understanding of protests against alleged multi-billion-dollar flood control corruption, urging peaceful demonstrations. He pledged an independent probe into the billion-dollar scandal involving ghost projects and kickbacks, calling on Filipinos to voice their frustration but avoid violence. Large…
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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY (AFRICMIL) WARNS – LACK OF LEGAL PROTECTION UNDERMINES WHISTLEBLOWING IN NIGERIA
Nine years on, whistleblower policy stalls due to weak protections and judiciary gaps. Dr. Chido Onumah of AFRICMIL highlights Nigeria’s whistleblower policy struggles, urging enhanced legal safeguards and judicial training to restore public trust. AFRICMIL plans Nigeria’s first National Interactive Forum for Judges on whistleblower protection to foster dialogue and shape effective enforcement ahead of…
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SECURITY ANALYST REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S CLAIMS OF GOVT RANSOM PAYMENTS
Dr. Bulama Bukarti labels ransom allegations as baseless politics, urges focus on corruption to tackle insecurity. Security analyst Dr. Bulama Bukarti dismissed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government pays ransom or supplies armed groups as “politics without truth.” Bukarti clarified that ransom is typically raised by victims’ families, not the government,…
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HERE’S WHY NEPAL’S YOUTH PROTESTS HAVE SHAKEN THE NATION: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA BANS TO POLITICAL UPHEAVAL
Nepal finds itself at a historic crossroads as countrywide youth protests turn deadly and force the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. What began as peaceful demonstrations against a controversial ban on 26 popular social media platforms spiralled into calls for deep-rooted political change—and violent clashes that have left over 22 people dead.Generation Z,…
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POOR COMMUNICATION BLAMED FOR NIGERIA’S ABANDONED PROJECTS — YABATECH LECTURER
Dr. Adesina Aladeloba unveils communication as key to ending project failures with innovative software solution. Yabatech’s Dr. Adesina Aladeloba identified poor communication as the root cause of Nigeria’s 56,000 abandoned projects worth over N12 trillion. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture, he introduced his Buildcom (NWAVE) software designed to bridge communication gaps, boost teamwork, and cut…
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PTAD AND ICPC SEAL THE DEAL TO BOOST PENSION INTEGRITY
When pension oversight meets anti-corruption muscle, Nigerians stand to gain — a fresh pact signed to safeguard pension funds and crack down on fraud. In a strategic move to protect Nigeria’s pension funds from corruption, the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC) inked a Memorandum of…
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ASHAOLU SAN URGES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO CURB CYBERCRIME, CALLS FOR GOVT ACTION
Former AG Titus Ashaolu warns rising cybercrime stems from lack of opportunities and urges governments to boost youth jobs and agriculture support. Ashaolu (SAN) stressed the urgent need for enabling environments that promote job creation and vocational training to steer youths away from crime. He called for more investment in agriculture and parental guidance to…
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AKUFO-ADDO WARNS CORRUPTION IS AFRICA’S BIGGEST GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE
Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo says corruption remains Africa’s most persistent governance problem despite institutional reforms. Speaking at Nigeria’s National Defence College graduation in Abuja, he revealed over two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2023. Akufo-Addo highlighted that many anti-corruption agencies are weakened by political interference and…
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POLICE EXTEND TINTED GLASS PERMIT GRACE PERIOD TO OCTOBER 2
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has granted a fresh extension for the tinted glass permit enforcement grace period until October 2, following a sharp increase in permit applications. The extension allows more time for thorough verification to ensure permits go only to qualified applicants while preventing abuses in the process. The police stress that…
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EFCC ARRESTS FORMER SOKOTO GOVERNOR AMINU TAMBUWAL OVER N189BN FRAUD ALLEGATIONS
The EFCC has detained ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal at its Abuja headquarters over alleged fraudulent withdrawals totalling N189 billion. Accused of violating the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022, Tambuwal—who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and is now a senator—is currently under intense interrogation. The EFCC spokesperson has yet to comment…
