Preach against corruption, Bawa urges religious leaders
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has called on religious leaders to preach on the ills of corruption. He […]
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EFCC Arrests Hafsat Ganduje, Wife Of The Governor Of Kano
After being exposed by her own son, Hafsat Ganduje, the wife of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, has been arrested. She was arrested by the […]
Nigeria: What they said about another 60 years, By Azu Ishiekwene
This is the time of year when we moan about everything wrong with Nigeria. Quite often, we do so not necessarily from a place of […]
Independence Day: US will continue to stand by Nigeria despite challenges, says envoy
United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, has pledged that the Joe Biden administration will continue to stand by Nigeria in spite of the many […]
Book review •Remaking Nigeria: Sixty years, sixty voices
By Mahmud Jega This compendium titled Remaking Nigeria: Sixty years, sixty voices edited by the indefatigable journalist, author and anti-corruption fighter Chido Onumah is a […]
Plea to EFCC chairman
Sir: Your first 100days in office has been marked with lots of accolades and achievements accomplished owing to your unfettered creativity. Your approaches so far […]
Afghanistan: Taliban declares ‘amnesty’, asks govt officials to resume work
Leader of the Taliban negotiating team, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, co-founded the Taliban movement with cleric Mullah Omar in the early 1990s amid the chaos […]
5 lies about Buhari that won’t go away, By Farooq Kperogi
Muhammadu Buhari is a magnet for both extravagantly flattering myths and stubborn falsehoods. Here are the top five: Muhammadu Buhari’s very name is wrapped in […]
Jacob Zuma’s Corruption Trial Postponed To September 9
The corruption trial against former South African president, Jacob Zuma has been postponed to Sept. 9, following his hospitalisation. High Court Judge Piet Koen granted […]
Saving Jaafar Jaafar from Gov Ganduje’s SLAPP, By Godwin Onyeacholem
Despite persistent calls by authentic advocates of good governance for a conducive atmosphere for a thriving democracy and freedom in Nigeria, the reactionary wing of […]
We’re saints compared to what’s happening now – IBB
…Says corruption worse now than in our time …I once sacked a governor for misappropriating N313,000 …There would have been a violent coup if June […]
Abba Kyari: Who shot the Sheriff down? By Festus Adedayo
In the Preface to my book entitled Ayinla Omowura: Life and Times of an Apala Legend, (2020) I equated stardom and zenith of social ladder […]
‘We Are Watching, Will Get You Anywhere, Anytime’ – EFCC Warns Shady Nigerians
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned shady Nigerian politicians, Yahoo boys and those involved in financial crimes to retrace […]
Ex South Africa’s President, Zuma Hands Himself Over To Police To Begin 15-month Prison Sentence
Jacob Zuma, a former South African, president turned himself in to prison late Wednesday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, his […]
British court to overturn 1970s convictions of 3 black men
Three black men who were jailed for allegedly attempting to rob a corrupt police officer nearly 50 years ago are expected to finally have their […]
Magu To Be Promoted AIG Despite ‘damning’ Salami Panel Report
Even after a damning report by Justice Ayo Salami panel, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has been penciled […]
Mauritania arrests former president amid corruption probe
Authorities in Mauritania on Wednesday arrested former president Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz, amid an ongoing investigation into alleged high-level corruption during his time in office. […]
Brother Bawa, take heed before Magu happens to you, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The quickest way for a public officer to lose puissance is by maintaining public performance. Having the spotlight on your head could be capricious – […]
Report ranks Nigeria third worst country in the world
The Chandler Good Government Index has ranked Nigeria as the third worst governed country in the world. The report ranked the nation very low in […]
Lessons from Chad, By Dakuku Peterside
On Monday 19th April 2021, the world woke up to the news that the long-serving President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, had […]