The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started monitoring funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria to ensure proper utilisation, its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed. Speaking during a …
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A leading global anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency International, has placed Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world in its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Nigeria shares this ranking with Uganda, Mexico, …
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Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has restrained the House of Representatives and the chairman, Committee on Public Petitions, Hon. Michael Etaba, from further investigation or inviting …
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CISLAC Demands Immediate Compliance with Public Service Rules in Police Leadership
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing institutional crisis between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This crisis …
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Kano Judicial Service Commission Takes Disciplinary Action Against Court Staff
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against some court officials over alleged intimidation and illegal monetary demands. Baba Jibo Ibrahim, spokesperson of the JSC in …
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Medical Doctor Bags Seven Years Imprisonment for N127m Fraud in Calabar
A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. Ita was …
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A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. Ms Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes …
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, …
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The Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch in Nigeria has expressed willingness and determination to team up with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on monitoring of budget to …
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CISLAC Raises Concerns Over Proposed ₦54.2tr Adjusted Budget, Citing Constitutional, Legislative Breaches
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. While acknowledging reported …