ICPC denies nosebleed claim about El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied claims that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in custody. The agency described the allegation as false and misleading. El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, had earlier alleged that the former governor experienced health challenges during detention. However, ICPC spokesperson Okor […]
‘You led Tinubu’s campaign’ – Odinkalu highlights El-Rufai’s ‘sins’
Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu has criticised former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, saying he should accept his present legal troubles rather than complain. He argued that anyone accused of wrongdoing must face due process, stressing that no public figure should be above the law. His remarks came during a television interview where he reflected on […]
ICPC takes El-Rufai into custody after release by EFCC
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission after earlier being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was moved to the commission’s Abuja office after spending about two days with the EFCC. Earlier reports suggested he had been arrested by […]
ICPC tracks 31 constituency projects valued at N3.6bn in Ondo
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring 31 constituency and executive projects worth about N3.6 billion across the three senatorial districts of Ondo State. The exercise is part of Phase 8 of its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking programme, aimed at ensuring public projects are properly executed and deliver value […]
ICPC begins tracking of N21.6bn projects in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring projects valued at ₦21.6 billion in Sokoto State as part of its efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending. The move is aimed at verifying that funds released for development projects are used for their intended purposes. Officials of the commission […]
EFCC, ICPC use case, force support for Tinubu’s second term – El-Rufai alleges
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies are being used to pressure political figures ahead of the next general elections. According to him, cases handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) are being weaponised to secure support for President Bola Ahmed […]
AGF takes over ICPC’s alleged fraud case against Mike Ozekhome
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of the alleged fraud case filed by the ICPC against Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory approved the move, allowing the AGF to review the case file. As a result, […]
ICPC arraigns El-Rufai ally over alleged N311bn money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a political associate of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over an alleged N311 billion money laundering scheme. The case was filed before a federal high court, where the defendant was charged with multiple counts bordering on financial misconduct and illegal handling of […]
ICPC ranks NUPRC top in 2025 Integrity Assessment
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ranked the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as the top-performing federal agency in its 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Assessment. The ranking is part of ICPC’s annual effort to measure how government institutions comply with transparency, accountability and ethical standards. According to the […]
ICPC releases 2025 scorecard of MDAs, laments non-compliance to ethics
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The report highlights that no MDA achieved full compliance with ethical standards. Out of 344 MDAs assessed, only 48 showed substantial compliance, while 141 displayed poor compliance and […]