Crime Financial Crimes Nigeria Top Story

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello arrested by EFCC over N80.2 billion fraud allegations

In a significant development, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion. The arrest marks a turning point in the EFCC’s pursuit of the former governor, who has evaded arrest for months Read More…

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29 Nigerian children face death penalty for protesting cost-of-living crisis

In a shocking development, twenty-nine Nigerian children are facing the death penalty after being arraigned for participating in protests against the country’s escalating cost-of-living crisis. The children, aged between 14 and 17, were among 76 protesters charged with multiple felony counts, including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance, and mutiny. The arraignment took place in Read More…

Legal Nigeria Top Story

CSOs mount allegations of unethical practices against Chief Justice Ariwoola, decry worsened image of Nigeria’s judiciary

Civil Society Organisations Jointly Petition for Urgent Reform A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has sounded the alarm, urging immediate action to salvage Nigeria’s beleaguered judiciary. In a scathing letter addressed to His Lordship, Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the CSOs have raised grave concerns about the erosion of ethical standards within the Nigerian legal Read More…

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Corruption Crime Nigeria Top Story

EFCC and ICPC unite forces: A Pledge to combat corruption in Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have joined hands in a collaborative effort to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria. This powerful alliance was emphasised during a visit by the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, to the EFCC headquarters Read More…

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Civil Service Nigeria Top Story

Exploring possibilities: AI’s potential in transforming Nigeria’s civil service

In a hypothetical scenario where Artificial Intelligence (AI) assumed complete control of the Nigerian Civil Service, the landscape transformed drastically. The Nigerian Civil Service, traditionally marred by bureaucracy, inefficiency, and corruption, witnessed a paradigm shift as AI systems were deployed across its administrative corridors. The Nigerian Civil Service, a cornerstone of governance, has long grappled Read More…

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Wike:  From Victim to Landlord

What goes around comes around. It was in realisation of that truism that the inimitable Robert Mugabe shared his now viral quote: “Treat every part of your towel nicely because the part that wipes your buttocks today will wipe your face tomorrow.” If the officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had known that Read More…