Tag: #EndCorruption
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SEN. NED NWOKO CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION TO TRACK AND RECOVER STOLEN CRUDE OIL PROCEEDS WORTH BILLIONS
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North and Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oil Theft and Sabotage, has pressed for an expanded mandate to trace, track, and recover billions of dollars lost to crude oil theft both within Nigeria and internationally. Speaking in Abuja, Nwoko revealed forensic audits uncovered over $300 billion in…
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BAIL IN NIGERIA: LAW SAYS IT’S FREE, BUT STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR URGENT REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT
There’s growing outcry from police prosecutors, lawyers, NGOs, and rights activists about how bail procedures are handled in practice in Nigeria. While the law clearly states that bail is a conditional right and must not require payment, everyday realities often tell a different story. Section 62(1) and Section 64(1) of the Police Act 2020 say…
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WIDESPREAD CORRUPTION BELIEF HITS 97% AMONG FILIPINOS, SURVEY FINDS
A staggering 97% of Filipinos believe corruption in government is widespread, reveals a recent nationwide Pulse Asia survey. Most have noticed an increase in corruption over the past year, with 59% accepting it as a normal part of politics. The survey of 1,200 adults highlights that bribery, misuse of public funds, and kickbacks are widely…
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FG PROMISES PASSPORTS WITHIN ONE WEEK AS FEES DOUBLE SEPTEMBER 2025
Say goodbye to long waits and corruption—Nigeria’s passport processing set to be faster and more secure than ever. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed plans to cut passport delivery time to under a week, part of sweeping reforms to end delays and eliminate racketeering. Thanks to a new centralized printing center, passports can now be…
