Submit petitions against corrupt judges to NJC, CJN tells Nigerians
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has asked Nigerians to petition any judicial officer involved in corruption or any form of unprofessional conduct in any part of the country to the National Judicial Council, NJC.
Shell knew about Nigeria oil kickbacks, corruption watchdogs allege
Corruption watchdogs alleged Monday that Shell executives knew that money earmarked for a controversial oil deal was being used to bribe senior Nigerian officials, a claim rebuffed by the petroleum giant. The allegations by Global Witness and Finance Uncovered refer to the 2011 purchase by oil giants Shell and Eni of OPL245, an offshore oil […]
Corruption charge: Court lacks jurisdiction to try me, says Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia
A Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has challenged the jurisdiction of an Ikeja High Court to hear the ongoing corruption charge brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
SERAP to Buhari: Refer high-profile corruption cases to ICC
Following a string of court rulings against high-profile corruption cases last week, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “adopt a revolutionary approach to his government’s fight against corruption by referring high-level official corruption cases to the International Criminal Court for investigation and possible prosecution.”
Ikoli had zero tolerance for corruption, did not kill himself – Naval officers
The late Rear Adm. Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, Lagos, who was found dead at his Apapa residence on April 5, did not kill himself, contrary to some media reports.
Nigerians react to use of Plea Bargain to fight corruption
Some Nigerians have expressed their views about the use of Plea Bargain to fight corruption in the country.
