Strong Institutions Needed To Fight Corruption, IFFs – ICPC Boss

Nigeria requires strong institutions and systems to fight corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has recommended. He made this recommendation while delivering a lecture to participants of Executive Intelligence Management Course 14 of the National Institute for Security […]

Buhari’s Presidency now certified sanctuary of corruption – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s “mouthed fight against corruption as a circus show”. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, the party said the recent indictment of an un-named female minister, whom the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alleged to have purchased a property worth $37.5 million has further […]

We need you in the fight against corruption, ICPC tells Secondary School Students

In its bid to foster the participation of the younger generation in the fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has organised a sensitization workshop for the students and teachers of Government Secondary School, Jabi, Abuja. The event was aimed at educating and enlightening them on the 12 core […]

Sir, Like Banning Twitter through Twitter, You Can End Corruption By Corruption

Hello Sir. President, I am writing this letter inspired by your ban or rather, suspension of twitter in Nigeria. A lot of issues and questions have been raised and are still being raised in relation to the ban. Was it necessary? Good or bad? Are the accusations sincere? Was it the most honorable way of […]

IRIAD Hails UN Over Measures To Combat Corruption

The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has pitched tent with the United Nations over the recent moves to halt corruption across the globe. According to the body, in a statement by its founder and team lead, Princess Hamman-Obels, the Assembly had on June 2nd to 4th 2021 convened a special session […]

UN Chief Cries Out on Corruption, Urges Renewed Political Commitment

The fight against the scourge of corruption is no longer enjoying global political commitment.  This is even with factors contributing to transnational corruption becoming increasingly complex. United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is currently stressing the need to reinvigorate political commitment to fight the scourge, strengthen international cooperation to recover stolen assets. The UN top official […]

Group Braces to Promote Good Governance, Anti-corruption

Burdened by the decaying Nigeria’s governance and worsening corruption, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, (ANEEJ) says it is now poised to foster initiatives and activities to advance good governance and anti-corruption in Edo State and Nigeria at large. Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor, said at a town hall meeting on issues […]

EFCC Charges Islamic Group to Preach Against Corruption

The Head of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ahmed Ghali, has called on the leadership of Al-Fatih-Ul-Quareeb Islamic Society of Nigeria to always preach against corruption in religious engagements. He gave the charge on Sunday during the group’s annual Ramadan lecture held at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, […]

Religious Bodies Important in Fight Against Corruption – Bawa

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulrasheed Bawa says religious bodies have important role to play in the fight against Corruption He stated this on Thursday at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja while opening the meeting of the Inter-faith Anti- Corruption Advisory Committee, IAAC. The Chairman who was represented by Director […]

We’ll Rid Nigeria of Corruption – Bawa Vows

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has reiterated his commitment to rid Nigeria of corruption, saying rule of law and fear of God shall be his guiding principles. He identified corruption as an encumbrance hampering the sustainable growth of the country, stressing the need for all hands to […]