96.2% Nigerians believe corruption remains major problem ― SERAP survey
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, new public survey released has shown that 96.2 per cent Nigerians still believed that corruption remained a serious problem in the country. They also believed that corruption is affecting majority despite Nigerian authorities’ “oft-repeated” commitment to addressing the problem. According to the survey released by […]
NBS reveals corruption in Nigeria slightly reduced in 2019
The National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS), has revealed that corruption in Nigeria slightly reduced in the year 2019. The NBS said this in its report tagged “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trend 2019” released on Friday in Abuja. The report indicated that out of all Nigerian citizens who had at least one contact with a […]
Court orders forfeiture of N1.5bn hospital allegedly owned by Okorocha’s aide
The Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has ordered the forfeiture of Dews of Hope hospital allegedly owned by an aide to the immediate former governor of Imo State and serving senator, Rochas Anayo Okorocha. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC initially secured an interim forfeiture of the property on August […]
Breaking: Police arrest governor on suspicion of corruption
Kenyan police arrested the Nairobi County governor, known for his chunky gold jewelry and impromptu raps on Friday on corruption charges, a high profile move in the government’s much-trumpeted anti-graft push.
ICPC, others harp on war against corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday urged Nigerians to fight corruption for better society and success of the next generations. Mr Godwin Achile, the Chief Superintendent of the ICPC, gave the advice at the Symposium in commemoration of 2019 Disability awareness week organised by Centre for Citizens with Disabilities […]
NHIS covers less than 5% of Nigerians ― Reps
Say scheme, can’t account for billions of public funds By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives Joint-Committee on Insurance & Actuarial Matters, Health Services and Health Institutions, has disclosed that despite a steady guzzle of billions of public funds in 15 years, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has captured less than five […]
