Tag: #AntiCorruption
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COURT ORDERS PERMANENT FORFEITURE OF $49,700 FROM FORMER INEC OFFICIAL DR. NURA ALI
The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited $49,700 recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC for Sokoto State during the 2023 general elections. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite following a motion by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC had…
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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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EFCC CHAIRMAN OLA OLUKOYEDE MARKS 2 YEARS WITH OVER ₦566 BILLION RECOVERED, 7,500+ CONVICTIONS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), under Chairman Ola Olukoyede, has made historic strides in tackling economic crimes, recovering over ₦566 billion alongside $411 million and 1,502 properties within just two years. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Olukoyede highlighted record-breaking investigations, court cases, and convictions, signaling the EFCC’s growing effectiveness and commitment…
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EFCC CHAIRMAN OLA OLUKOYEDE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WEST AFRICA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK
Leading the fight against corruption! Mr Ola Olukoyede secures another term as NACIWA President, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in battling economic crime across West Africa. At the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held in Abuja, all ECOWAS member states unanimously re-elected Olukoyede. The move recognized his outstanding…
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CSOs STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST IN ABUJA, CALL ON FG TO CURB BANK FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has taken a stand in Abuja, rallying for the Federal Government to tackle unexplained withdrawals, hidden charges, and malpractice in the banking sector. They believe addressing these issues is key to restoring customer confidence and protecting Nigerians’ hard-earned money. Ms. Flora Elekwa, director of Mobilisation for the coalition, highlighted…
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FCC CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH CSOs AND MEDIA TO FIGHT CYBER AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging civil society organizations and media to join forces in combating Nigeria’s rising cyber and financial crimes. Sa’ad Hanafi-Sa’ad, EFCC’s Kano Acting Zonal Director, emphasized their vital role as “critical drivers of change” in raising awareness and holding power accountable. At a workshop for CSOs and journalists,…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT TRANSFERS EFCC MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST MELE KYARI FOR REASSIGNMENT
Justice Emeka Nwite sends EFCC’s case on ex-NNPC GMD Kyari to registry amid ongoing investigations. Justice Nwite ordered the transfer of the EFCC’s money laundering case against former NNPC GMD Mele Kyari to the court registry for reassignment. The EFCC had secured a temporary freeze on four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Kyari while probing…
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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,…
