Not probing past military spending means rewarding corruption – Sani blasts Tinubu
Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker from Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for his decision not to investigate military spending during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Sani expressed his disappointment with Tinubu’s statement that he wasn’t interested in looking into military expenditures under Buhari. […]
ICPC Recovers About $966,900.83, ₦10.986 Billion VAT, Other Assets In A Year
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has made significant progress in its fight against corruption over the past year. This was revealed by Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Chairman of ICPC, during a recent event in Abuja marking his one-year tenure. Dr. Aliyu credited the Commission’s success to its focus on […]
Senate Reacts to Auditor-General’s Report on N105.6b Misappropriation by MDAs
The Nigerian Senate has responded strongly after the Auditor-General’s recent report revealed a shocking N105.6 billion misappropriated by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the government. The Senate has made it clear that it will impose sanctions on any agency found guilty of such financial misconduct. Senator Garba Maidoki, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Re-Arraigned for ₦5.78 Billion Fraud by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, on October 21, 2024. The charges include the alleged mismanagement of ₦5.78 billion in public funds, raising serious concerns about financial governance in the state. This case has attracted significant media attention and public […]
Prove $3B Was Spent on Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt Refineries Within 7 Days – Falana Writes to Contractors
Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana has taken a bold step to ensure accountability in the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. He has addressed formal letters to the managing directors of the contractors involved—Maire Tecnimont S.P.A and Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd.—seeking clarity on the status and timeline for the completion of […]
Former Acting Accountant-General Asks for More Time to Return Stolen Funds
Anamekwe Nwabuoku, ex-acting Accountant-General, asked Justice James Omotoso for more time to return public funds he allegedly misappropriated. Nwabuoku and co-defendant Felix Nweke face 11 charges of laundering N1.6 billion, allegedly committed while Nwabuoku was Director of Finance at the Ministry of Defence from 2019 to 2021. Appointed in May 2022, Nwabuoku was removed in […]
Court Orders Buhari’s Ex-Minister To Account For N729bn Payment To Poor Nigerians
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed Sadia Umar-Farouk, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management, and Social Development, to explain how N729 billion was spent on 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six months. According to Channels TV, Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu delivered the judgment last month following a Freedom of Information suit […]
Bashir El-Rufai Uncertain About His Father’s Involvement in Public Fund Theft
In a recent interaction, Bashir El-Rufai, son of a prominent political figure, was asked if his father had stolen public funds. Bashir responded honestly, saying, “I can’t say I know for sure.” This statement has drawn attention and sparked conversations about transparency and accountability in public office. The straightforward admission from Bashir highlights the uncertainty […]