DR Congo anti-graft chief held in corruption case
The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s new anti-corruption agency was arrested on Friday after his organisation was accused of taking $30,000 from the Congolese affiliate of a Nigerian bank. Ghislain Kikangalao, coordinator of the APLC anti-corruption agency “has been placed in preventative detention for the requirements of the enquiry,” the agency’s spokeswoman Chouna […]
React to alleged ‘humongous’ corruptions in NSITF, NEMA, NDDC — PDP tells Tinubu
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The main opposition party in Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the National Leader of the ruling party, APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu to react to what it described as humongous corruption in the APC-led administration. The party was reacting to a statement by the former Lagos state governor where […]
As we debate the NDDC and Magu, let’s remember Abdulrasheed Maina
By Rotimi Fasan The plethora of corruption sagas involving appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari continues to generate debate among Nigerians even through the Eid holidays. This is as things should be. Rather than getting excited over and being distracted by the unimportant details of these sagas, Nigerians should constantly remind themselves that the issues raised […]
Group plans nationwide protests against corruption Wednesday
By Bose Adelaja Coalition for Revolution (CORE), Tuesday, said it will stage peaceful nationwide protests on Wednesday. CORE in a statement said the protest tagged “Grand Corruption Mass Misery! ” marks the 1st anniversary of the #RevolutionNow Movement. The Convener Babatunde Ayelabola popularly called “Baba Ayo” said in Lagos, the protesters will converge on Adeniyi […]
Before corruption kills Nigeria
THE three-point agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC: Anti-Corruption, fixing the Economy and Securing the country, was so catchy as it encapsulates the contemporary needs of the country; hence, Nigerians quickly bought into it in 2015. A perceived “upright” and “no-nonsense” leader like Buhari was an icing on the […]
Corruption, Insecurity, Poverty: Buhari caged ― NCF
By Clifford Ndujihe Leaders of the National Consultative Front, NCF, are mobilising for a nationwide mass action over political corruption, insecurity and poverty in the country on account of what they consider as President Muhammadu Buhari’s helplessness over the issues. Led by Professor Pat Utomi, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba, and Dr Yunusa Tanko, the NCF […]
