Alleged Certificate Forgery: Former Science Minister Arrested
By Chinedu Echianu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight. Premium Times while quoting authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt […]
NILDS Inaugurates ACTU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight
By Zainab Bakare, Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance with the inauguration of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The institute says the new unit will help prevent corruption, promote integrity and strengthen internal accountability mechanisms. Speaking at the […]
ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Ex-Aide Over Alleged N8.68bn CCTV Fraud
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. The defendants appeared before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the […]
ICPC, NRS Partner to Tackle Tax Evasion in Borno
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Borno State to combat tax evasion and address cases of staff bullying during revenue enforcement operations. The partnership was announced on Thursday during a sensitisation meeting with staff of the Nigeria Revenue Service […]
El-Rufai Gets Bail as Court Defers Ruling on Fresh Charges
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Kaduna amid ongoing legal battles over allegations of financial misconduct. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, presiding over the Federal High Court, approved the bail application on Tuesday in Kaduna in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]
AGF Withdraws Forgery Charges Against Ozekhome
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome over alleged forgery. The withdrawal was announced on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), […]
PenCom, ICPC Partner to Enforce Pension Compliance, Restore Trust in System
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and integrity in Nigeria’s pension administration. Signed at a formal ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration between […]
NCPC Partners ICPC to Promote Anti-Corruption, Ethical Conduct Among Staff
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has intensified its efforts to instill integrity and accountability within its workforce by partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to sensitize staff on anti-corruption and ethical conduct. The initiative was unveiled in Abuja during a sensitization and public awareness workshop […]
HURIWA Demands Probe of LGA Funds Amid Imo Killings
By Chinedu Echianu The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused the Imo State Government and local authorities in Ideato North Local Government Area (LGA) of abandoning families affected by the recent mass killing in Arondizuogu and Umualoma, describing the official response as “shocking and cruel.” In a statement signed by its National […]