Ex-federal budget officer in ICPC’s net over N5.5million gratification
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday said it had arrested a former federal budget officer, for allegedly receiving gratification to the tune of N5.5…
How not to fight corruption
KEN UGBECHIE Nigeria stinks of corruption. That’s not new and it’s not even news anymore. People steal, subvert the laws, shunt the rules and still smell like rose flower. But…
Certificate forgery: Bauchi Polytechnic seeks intervention of ICPC, NSCDC
Bauchi State government owned Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) says it has engaged the services of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Security…
Pioneer lCPC Chairman, Justice Akanbi, dies at 86
The pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (lCPC), retired Justice Mustapha Akanbi has passed on at the age of 86. Akanbi, who was a…
Nigeria appointed head of 19-nation anti-corruption group
Nigeria, represented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been appointed the new Chairman of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, comprising 19 countries. The appointment was…
ICPC quizzes Jang over alleged N5.6 billion fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, has honoured its invitation for questioning over an alleged N5.6 billion fraud….
INEC wants political parties’ campaign finances regulated
April 25, 2018 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for the regulation of campaign finance of political parties in the country. Mr Paul Atser, INEC Administrative Secretary in…
It’s now dangerous, risky to be corrupt in Nigeria, Prof Owasonoye
April 25, 2018 Professor Bolaji Owasonoye, Executive Secretary, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption said it is more risky to be corrupt now in Nigeria than before because of the stance…
N5bn NEMA Fraud: Petitions against Maihaja flood ICPC, VP’s office
The Office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), have received petitions on monumental corrupt practices against the current Director General…
I will fire you if you’re corrupt, Obiano warns Anambra officials
The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has warned that any commissioner, civil servant or government official in the state found to be involved in any act of corruption or…