Tag: Corruption
My imprisonment ‘politically motivated’ – Dariye
A former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, says his conviction on corruption charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and...
Corruption ends when govt stops stealing — SDP’s Adebayo
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Prince Adewole Adebayo says corruption can only end in Nigeria if government officials stop stealing.
He...
Buhari’s govt has implemented policies to fight corruption — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was doing well in its fight against corruption...
Corruption in all sectors, major challenge for Buhari’s govt — Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has claimed that that corruption in every facet of the Nigerian sector remains a major challenge for President...
Corruption, cause of Nigeria’s insecurity — Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday said the insecurity plaguing the country today is caused by corruption and other misdeeds by...
Crusade against corruption should start from the top — Ndume
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has advocated for a “top to the bottom” approach in the fight against corruption.
He stressed that...
Corruption: World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals
The World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian companies and individuals involved in corrupt practices and fraud.
According to a World Bank report, they were blacklisted...
Nigeria now world’s capital for corruption, unemployment – Falae
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, on Sunday lamented that Nigeria had become the corruption and unemployment capital...
We will tackle corruption in power sector – ICPC Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to tackle corruption in the power sector.
The commission identified the corruption...
Ex South African President Jacob Zuma goes to prison
Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma has been ordered to prison for 15 months on contempt charges by the country's highest court on Tuesday.
The judgement...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
Evelyn Dan Epelle, San Jose, California
ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
