corruption – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:36:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png corruption – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Abia Government Issues Stern Warning to Corrupt Civil Servants, Unveils Whistleblowing Channels https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-issues-stern-warning-to-corrupt-civil-servants-unveils-whistleblowing-channels/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-issues-stern-warning-to-corrupt-civil-servants-unveils-whistleblowing-channels/#respond Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462515 The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning to civil servants engaging in theft and corrupt practices, urging them to desist immediately or face dire consequences. The warning was delivered by the Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere, while addressing civil servants in Umuahia. He emphasised that the present administration is committed to rooting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-government-issues-stern-warning-to-corrupt-civil-servants-unveils-whistleblowing-channels/feed/ 0 My Peace Advocate Appointment Was A Moment Of Reflection – I Go Dye https://www.theinfostride.com/my-peace-advocate-appointment-was-a-moment-of-reflection-i-go-dye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-peace-advocate-appointment-was-a-moment-of-reflection-i-go-dye/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:20:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461852 Popular comedian I Go Dye has reacted to his appointment as a Global Diplomat for Sustainable Development Goals and Peace Advocate Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). Recall that the entertainer recently made the news for adding another international honour to his collection. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, I Go [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-peace-advocate-appointment-was-a-moment-of-reflection-i-go-dye/feed/ 0 Technology Deployment Will Eradicate Corruption at Ports — Expert https://www.theinfostride.com/technology-deployment-will-eradicate-corruption-at-ports-expert/ https://www.theinfostride.com/technology-deployment-will-eradicate-corruption-at-ports-expert/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:04:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399375 The adoption of advanced technology at Nigeria’s ports has been identified as a crucial step in eliminating corruption and inefficiencies, according to a logistics and maritime expert. Speaking at a recent industry forum, the expert emphasized that digital transformation could streamline port operations, improve transparency, and significantly reduce human interference, which often leads to corrupt [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/technology-deployment-will-eradicate-corruption-at-ports-expert/feed/ 0 Women Less Prone to Corruption Due to Family Values, says Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/women-less-prone-to-corruption-due-to-family-values-says-peter-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/women-less-prone-to-corruption-due-to-family-values-says-peter-obi/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393109 Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his belief that women are less susceptible to corruption than men, attributing this to their family-oriented values. In a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi explained that women’s focus on family and societal well-being often drives them to work [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/women-less-prone-to-corruption-due-to-family-values-says-peter-obi/feed/ 0 Auditors-General Call for Stronger Anti-Corruption Efforts by Government Officials https://www.theinfostride.com/auditors-general-call-for-stronger-anti-corruption-efforts-by-government-officials/ https://www.theinfostride.com/auditors-general-call-for-stronger-anti-corruption-efforts-by-government-officials/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392588 The Body of Federal and State Auditors-General of Nigeria has urged government functionaries to intensify efforts in combating corruption across the country. The National Chairman of the body, Sunday Adegoke, made the appeal on Monday during the flag-off of a four-day capacity-building workshop for auditors-general of state and local governments in the Southeast zone, held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/auditors-general-call-for-stronger-anti-corruption-efforts-by-government-officials/feed/ 0 NLC Urges Nigerians to Hold on to Hope Amidst Broken Promises and Corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-urges-nigerians-to-hold-on-to-hope-amidst-broken-promises-and-corruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-urges-nigerians-to-hold-on-to-hope-amidst-broken-promises-and-corruption/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390244 As Nigeria approaches its 64th Independence Day celebration, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called on citizens not to lose hope despite the country’s numerous challenges, including broken promises, exploitation, and pervasive corruption. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal in a statement on Monday, where he commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and sacrifice, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-urges-nigerians-to-hold-on-to-hope-amidst-broken-promises-and-corruption/feed/ 0 Senator Ndume Raises Fresh Concerns Over Corruption in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ndume-raises-fresh-concerns-over-corruption-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ndume-raises-fresh-concerns-over-corruption-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390174 The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has expressed renewed concerns over the persistent issue of corruption in Nigeria, lamenting that the country continues to celebrate individuals who embezzle public funds. Ndume made these remarks during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Sunday. In his address, Ndume highlighted how societal values [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-ndume-raises-fresh-concerns-over-corruption-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 New CJN Kekere-Ekun Vows to Tackle Corruption and Judicial Misconduct https://www.theinfostride.com/new-cjn-kekere-ekun-vows-to-tackle-corruption-and-judicial-misconduct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-cjn-kekere-ekun-vows-to-tackle-corruption-and-judicial-misconduct/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389931 The newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has issued a stern warning to judicial officers, cautioning that corruption, frivolous ex-parte orders, and interim injunctions will not be tolerated under her leadership. Speaking before the Senate during her confirmation screening at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Kekere-Ekun emphasised her commitment to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-cjn-kekere-ekun-vows-to-tackle-corruption-and-judicial-misconduct/feed/ 0 WAMAC Calls for Death Penalty for Corrupt Officials in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/wamac-calls-for-death-penalty-for-corrupt-officials-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wamac-calls-for-death-penalty-for-corrupt-officials-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389685 The Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC) has called for the introduction of the death penalty for corrupt officials in Nigeria as a deterrent to the rising levels of corruption in the country. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Saturday, the Executive Director of WAMAC, Zubair Abdurra’uf, highlighted the urgent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wamac-calls-for-death-penalty-for-corrupt-officials-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Alleges Government Officials with Criminal Past Should Be in Jail https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-alleges-government-officials-with-criminal-past-should-be-in-jail/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-alleges-government-officials-with-criminal-past-should-be-in-jail/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389599 Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has made bold claims that certain individuals currently serving in government should be behind bars due to past misdemeanours and criminal misconduct. Obasanjo made this assertion on Thursday during a virtual address at the memorial lecture for Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos. In his speech, titled “The Imperative for Moral [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-alleges-government-officials-with-criminal-past-should-be-in-jail/feed/ 0 APPFLON Seeks Strategic Partnership with EFCC to Tackle Corruption in Nigeria’s Blue and Green Economies https://www.theinfostride.com/appflon-seeks-strategic-partnership-with-efcc-to-tackle-corruption-in-nigerias-blue-and-green-economies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/appflon-seeks-strategic-partnership-with-efcc-to-tackle-corruption-in-nigerias-blue-and-green-economies/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:54:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387774 The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APPFLON) has officially sought a strategic partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle fraudulent activities and promote transparency in Nigeria’s burgeoning blue and green economies. This collaboration aims to bolster the fight against corruption within these vital sectors and to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/appflon-seeks-strategic-partnership-with-efcc-to-tackle-corruption-in-nigerias-blue-and-green-economies/feed/ 0 Nigeria Protests Persist for Third Consecutive Day https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-protests-persist-for-third-consecutive-day/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-protests-persist-for-third-consecutive-day/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:04:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386278 Protests against poor governance in Nigeria have entered their third consecutive day, with demonstrators calling for an end to economic hardship and corruption. The protests, which have spread nationwide, have garnered significant attention on social media, with many users expressing support for the demonstrators and advocating for change. The government’s response to the demonstrations has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-protests-persist-for-third-consecutive-day/feed/ 0 Planned Protest Against Governance Sparks Debate in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/planned-protest-against-governance-sparks-debate-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/planned-protest-against-governance-sparks-debate-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 15:34:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385577 An intense online discussion in Nigeria surrounds the upcoming #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, scheduled for 1 August 2024. This demonstration seeks to address pervasive issues of corruption, economic hardship, and political mismanagement. Supporters of the protest assert their right to peaceful demonstration, while others express concerns about potential violence and the government’s response. Various groups and individuals, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/planned-protest-against-governance-sparks-debate-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Olukoyede emphasises Importance of Collaborative Efforts in combating Corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/olukoyede-emphasises-importance-of-collaborative-efforts-in-combating-corruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/olukoyede-emphasises-importance-of-collaborative-efforts-in-combating-corruption/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:10:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384891 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has underscored the need for increased collaboration among all stakeholders in the fight against corruption. He made this appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, 23 July 2024, during a one-day familiarisation visit by the Old Students Association of Federal Government College Ikom, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/olukoyede-emphasises-importance-of-collaborative-efforts-in-combating-corruption/feed/ 0 Ex-Power Minister faces Charges in N33.8b Corruption Scandal https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-power-minister-faces-charges-in-n33-8b-corruption-scandal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-power-minister-faces-charges-in-n33-8b-corruption-scandal/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:17:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383391 In a dramatic turn of events, former Minister of Power, Saleh Kwagyang Mamman, has been charged with multiple counts of corruption and money laundering, involving the misappropriation of over ₦33 billion. The proceedings, held in Abuja, witnessed a series of unexpected events, including Mamman’s collapse within the court premises. The charges against Mamman are extensive [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-power-minister-faces-charges-in-n33-8b-corruption-scandal/feed/ 0 Strengthening Whistleblowing: EFCC Chief Calls for Enhanced Measures to Fight Corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthening-whistleblowing-efcc-chief-calls-for-enhanced-measures-to-fight-corruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthening-whistleblowing-efcc-chief-calls-for-enhanced-measures-to-fight-corruption/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:35:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383389 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the government to bolster its whistleblowing policy to intensify the battle against economic and financial crimes. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, 11th July 2024, during the Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) event, Olukoyede emphasised the need for a more functional [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthening-whistleblowing-efcc-chief-calls-for-enhanced-measures-to-fight-corruption/feed/ 0 Corruption in Nigeria Requires Revolution, Says MBF President Pogu Bitrus https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-in-nigeria-requires-revolution-says-mbf-president-pogu-bitrus/ https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-in-nigeria-requires-revolution-says-mbf-president-pogu-bitrus/#respond Sat, 18 May 2024 21:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378359 Dr. Pogu Bitrus, President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has condemned the endemic corruption in Nigeria and the failure of security agents to combat it effectively. In an interview with media outlet, Bitrus insisted that only a revolutionary approach to fighting corruption could rid the country of the scourge. On Government’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: Bitrus [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-in-nigeria-requires-revolution-says-mbf-president-pogu-bitrus/feed/ 0 EFCC Disassociates Itself from False Report on Ex-Governors’ Corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-disassociates-itself-from-false-report-on-ex-governors-corruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-disassociates-itself-from-false-report-on-ex-governors-corruption/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377311 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from a report circulating in the media claiming that it had released a list of former governors being investigated for corruption. The report, titled “EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex-Governors that Embezzled N2.187 Trillion,” was described by the EFCC as false and mischievous. Dele [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-disassociates-itself-from-false-report-on-ex-governors-corruption/feed/ 0 I Hope Manchester City Lose Their Trophies If Found Guilty Of FFP Corruption – Stan Collymore https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-manchester-city-lose-their-trophies-if-found-guilty-of-ffp-corruption-stan-collymore/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-manchester-city-lose-their-trophies-if-found-guilty-of-ffp-corruption-stan-collymore/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:50:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375955 Manchester City have been sent a brutal cheating message as the club await verdict on 115 FFP charges. This is coming after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, and fans have been reacting. According to Stan Collymore, football fans should not forget that their club is only big when they win the European Cup, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-manchester-city-lose-their-trophies-if-found-guilty-of-ffp-corruption-stan-collymore/feed/ 0 Luis Rubiales Detained By Police To Face Corruption Questions https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-rubiales-detained-by-police-to-face-corruption-questions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-rubiales-detained-by-police-to-face-corruption-questions/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375067 Ex Spanish FA boss, Luis Rubiales has been detained by Spanish authorities to face corruption questions while at risk of jail. Detectives recently detained him as he stepped off an Air Europa flight from the Dominican Republic which landed at Madrid’s Barajas Airport just after 10.30am local time today. Luis was placed in the custody [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/luis-rubiales-detained-by-police-to-face-corruption-questions/feed/ 0 EFCC Chairman Attributes High Corruption Rate to Neglect of Cultural Values https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-attributes-high-corruption-rate-to-neglect-of-cultural-values/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-attributes-high-corruption-rate-to-neglect-of-cultural-values/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373529 Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has attributed the high rate of corruption in Nigeria to the neglect of cultural values. Ola made this assertion on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Chief Biodun Ajiboye, the Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), in Abuja. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-chairman-attributes-high-corruption-rate-to-neglect-of-cultural-values/feed/ 0 EFCC Vigorously Pursues Anti-Corruption Crusade, Urges Unity to Eradicate Corruption in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-vigorously-pursues-anti-corruption-crusade-urges-unity-to-eradicate-corruption-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-vigorously-pursues-anti-corruption-crusade-urges-unity-to-eradicate-corruption-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363744 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption, labeling it a destructive force on Nigeria’s socioeconomic fabric. In a road walk organized in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to commemorate the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day with the theme “UNCAC @20: Uniting the World Against Corruption,” the Zonal Commander of EFCC, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-vigorously-pursues-anti-corruption-crusade-urges-unity-to-eradicate-corruption-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Barcelona Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty For Corruption – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-is-innocent-until-proven-guilty-for-corruption-pep-guardiola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-is-innocent-until-proven-guilty-for-corruption-pep-guardiola/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2023 06:40:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357729 Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has come out to say that Barcelona should be seen as innocent until proven guilty amid the Negreira case. This is coming after Joan Laporta was charged with bribery over the same case, and fans have been reacting. According to him, as far as he is concerned, both Barcelona and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-is-innocent-until-proven-guilty-for-corruption-pep-guardiola/feed/ 0 Col Dangiwa Umar advises Politicians on Corruption, reflects on Lessons from Gowon https://www.theinfostride.com/col-dangiwa-umar-advises-politicians-on-corruption-reflects-on-lessons-from-gowon/ https://www.theinfostride.com/col-dangiwa-umar-advises-politicians-on-corruption-reflects-on-lessons-from-gowon/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:20:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354610 Speaking on the selfishness of politicians, Col Dangiwa Umar asked them to learn from the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon’s case. Gowon’s nine-year regime was toppled in a military coup on July 29, 1975, while he was attending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) meeting in Kampala, Uganda. Soon after a world [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/col-dangiwa-umar-advises-politicians-on-corruption-reflects-on-lessons-from-gowon/feed/ 0 I saved Nigeria from corruption — Buhari replies Adokie https://www.theinfostride.com/i-saved-nigeria-from-corruption-buhari-replies-adokie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-saved-nigeria-from-corruption-buhari-replies-adokie/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:35:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353989 Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s ex-president, claims his government cleaned the country of corruption. According to Buhari, the fraudulent plots against Nigeria’s economy were foiled thanks to his administration. To address the claims made by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie, regarding Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID), the Paris Club, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-saved-nigeria-from-corruption-buhari-replies-adokie/feed/ 0 Governor Fintiri warns commissioners against corruption https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fintiri-warns-commissioners-against-corruption/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fintiri-warns-commissioners-against-corruption/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:41:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352537 Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has cautioned his just sworn-in commissioners to abstain from corruption and other unscrupulous practices. Before he sends them packing, he gave notice to those whose only goal in life is wealth. He issued this warning in a post on Thursday on his social media account. He emphasized to them the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fintiri-warns-commissioners-against-corruption/feed/ 0 I Can’t Ignore The Corruption In Nigeria Despite My Love For The Country – Israel Adesanya https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-ignore-the-corruption-in-nigeria-despite-my-love-for-the-country-israel-adesanya/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-ignore-the-corruption-in-nigeria-despite-my-love-for-the-country-israel-adesanya/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:41:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=345078 Popular boxer, Israel Adesanya has come out to say that Nigeria is a severely corrupt nation. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he loves his country, he will not ignore the leaders who are always seeking methods to embezzle money from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-ignore-the-corruption-in-nigeria-despite-my-love-for-the-country-israel-adesanya/feed/ 0 Group reports Police Officers over Corruption, Bribery, Illegal Roadblocks, Unlawful Arrest and Detention https://www.theinfostride.com/group-reports-police-officers-over-corruption-bribery-illegal-roadblocks-unlawful-arrest-and-detention/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-reports-police-officers-over-corruption-bribery-illegal-roadblocks-unlawful-arrest-and-detention/#respond Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:45:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317929 Rights group has dragged police officers before the police authorities over corruption, bribery, illegal roadblocks, unlawful arrest and detention in Osun State, as Osun Police turned Station to IBEDC office for pre-paid meter users, payment of electricity bill. A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) had set to drag [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-reports-police-officers-over-corruption-bribery-illegal-roadblocks-unlawful-arrest-and-detention/feed/ 0 Occupants At Dorathy’s House Had No Reason To Resist A Search Warrant – EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/occupants-at-dorathys-house-had-no-reason-to-resist-a-search-warrant-efcc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/occupants-at-dorathys-house-had-no-reason-to-resist-a-search-warrant-efcc/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:21:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304664 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has come out to clear the air on why they raided Dorathy Bachor’s house. EFCC recently had its say via a statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the anti-corruption body, its operatives actually broke into the house because people who were inside refused to open the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/occupants-at-dorathys-house-had-no-reason-to-resist-a-search-warrant-efcc/feed/ 0 EFCC To Prosecute Orji Kalu All Over Again – Bawa https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-to-prosecute-orji-kalu-all-over-again-bawa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-to-prosecute-orji-kalu-all-over-again-bawa/#respond Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:07:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297574 Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa has said former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu will be prosecuted by the agency all over again. The anti-graft agency boss also said he is not perturbed over the threats to his life and he is determined to prosecute the many pending cases [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-to-prosecute-orji-kalu-all-over-again-bawa/feed/ 0 Niger State LG Chairman Suspended Over Corrupt Practice https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-lg-chairman-suspended-over-corrupt-practice/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-lg-chairman-suspended-over-corrupt-practice/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:01:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280019 The Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, Suleiman Chukuba, has been suspended. This followed his impeachment on Tuesday by councillors in the local government who later reviewed their decision to a suspension. The councillors reviewed the decision to impeach Chukuba after they met with some public office holders and government officials [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-lg-chairman-suspended-over-corrupt-practice/feed/ 0 Corruption: Court Refuses to Grant Order to Extradite Madueke https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-court-refuses-to-grant-order-to-extradite-madueke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-court-refuses-to-grant-order-to-extradite-madueke/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:38:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272866 The Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down the application to extradite the former Minister of Petroleum, Deizani Allison-Madueke from the United Kingdom. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu refused the application on the grounds that the evidence in support to prove that the earlier court summon granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-court-refuses-to-grant-order-to-extradite-madueke/feed/ 0 Again, Obasanjo’s Sermon on Nigeria by abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/again-obasanjos-sermon-on-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/again-obasanjos-sermon-on-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:53:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=269287 Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, will not stop amazing Nigerians! In yet another in the series of what could be described as ‘speaking truth to power’, Obasanjo recently berated the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for mismanaging the country’s diversity. According to him, “old fault lines that were disappearing have opened up in greater fissures and with drums of hatred, disintegration and separation and accompanying choruses [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/again-obasanjos-sermon-on-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Buhari Can Do More To End Corruption And Insecurity In Nigeria – Markus Anfani https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-can-do-more-to-end-corruption-and-insecurity-in-nigeria-markus-anfani/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:17:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244866 New Archbishop of the Anglican Communion, Jos Province, Most Rev. Markus Anfani, has hailed Buhari and the Federal Government for their battles against corruption and insecurity. He, however, added that more has to be done to completely eradicate corruption and insecurity in the country. He revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in [...]

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]]> 8 Years Is Not Enough For Buhari To Fight Corruption – Bala Ka’oje https://www.theinfostride.com/8-years-is-not-enough-for-buhari-to-fight-corruption-bala-kaoje/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:16:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244731 Bala Ka’oje, a Minister of Sports under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is not helping President Muhammadu Buhari in his fight against corruption. According to him, Buhari’s administration came under the mantra of change and the battle vs corruption was one of its main focus, so the state should [...]

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]]> We Made Sure PDP Looters Are Out Of Jobs – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-made-sure-pdp-looters-are-out-of-jobs-apc/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:08:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243981 All Progressives Congress, APC has said the President Muhammadu Buhari government has ensured looting PDP members are out of jobs in Nigeria. This is the party’s reaction as PDP claimed 40 million Nigerians have lost their sources of livelihood under the current administration. The ruling party revealed this in a recent statement issued by its [...]

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]]> Nigeria Is Trapped In Corruption, Backwardness – IPOB https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-trapped-in-corruption-backwardness-ipob/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 22:34:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243700 The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has come out to say that its agitation is not only for the liberation and well-being of Biafrans, but also for the improvement in the standard of living of every Nigerian. According to IPOB, Nigeria is trapped in the pit of corruption, backwardness, hardship, and totalitarianism and something must [...]

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]]> Democracy Is Making My Fight Against Corruption A Sluggish One — Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-is-making-my-fight-against-corruption-a-sluggish-one-buhari/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:39:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243608 President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the democratic process is slowing down his government’s fight against corruption. This was his response when he was asked to compare his time as Military Head of State to him being a democratically elected President. According to Buhari, he does not appreciate how sluggish the system [...]

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]]> Nigerians Must Fight Corruption Too – ICPC https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-must-fight-corruption-too-icpc/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:33:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243079 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begged Nigerians to abandon their corrupt ways and join in the government’s fight against corruption. ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, also begged every citizen to accept integrity, transparency and accountability as the way to go if we all want the battle against corruption in [...]

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]]> 2023, Here We Come ― Orji Kalu https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-here-we-come-%e2%80%95-orji-kalu/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:47:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242792 Ex-Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, who has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, over N7.65billion fraud, by a Federal High court sitting in Lagos, was heard saying “2023, here we come” as he was led out of the court by the Correctional Service officers. The politician was also heard asking prison warders, [...]

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]]> We Will Never Connive With Political Parties To Rig Elections – INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-never-connive-with-political-parties-to-rig-elections-inec/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:18:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242417 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has come out to say it has and will never collaborate with any political party or institution to rig Nigeria’s electoral process. According to INEC, it does not make sense for the commission to go against what it was established for. This is coming after PDP accused INEC of [...]

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]]> Disabled Nigerians Suffer More From Corruption – Alhaji Aliyu Yakassai https://www.theinfostride.com/disabled-nigerians-suffer-more-from-corruption-alhaji-aliyu-yakassai/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:43:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242348 Executive Director, Kaduna State Rehabilitation Board, Alhaji Aliyu Yakassai has come out to say that those living with disabilities feel the most terrible effects of corruption due to their peculiarities. Aliyu revealed this at a symposium in Kaduna organized to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities. According to him, corruption has bad effects [...]

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]]> We Have Not Dropped The Corruption Charges Against Diezani – EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-not-dropped-the-corruption-charges-against-diezani-efcc/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:10:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242018 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shed light on the dispute surrounding serious charges against former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and five others. Recently, reports had it that the EFCC dropped all 14 count charges against Diezani, Ben Otti, Nnamdi Okonkwo, Stanley Lawson, Lanre Adesanya, and Dauda Lawal, all of whom [...]

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]]> Ibrahim Magu Should Be Praised For His Fight Against Corruption – NEITI https://www.theinfostride.com/ibrahim-magu-should-be-praised-for-his-fight-against-corruption-neiti/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:29:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241252 The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has praised the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu for EFCC’s success since 2015. According to the group, EFCC has done remarkably well in the areas of convictions and recoveries in the last four years. Revealing this recently, at EFCC headquarters, the [...]

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]]> Corruption Is The Reason For Our Underdevelopment – Nuhu Ribadu https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-is-the-reason-for-our-underdevelopment-nuhu-ribadu/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:02:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240368 Ex Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has told commissioners designate, special assistants and permanent secretaries to decide not to embezzle public funds. He disclosed this as he delivered a keynote presentation on anti-corruption and good governance at the commencement of a two-day retreat in Gombe recently. According to him, corruption [...]

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]]> Nigerian Leaders Promote Corruption – Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-leaders-promote-corruption-peter-obi/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:52:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240214 Defeated Vice Presidential Candidate of the PDP at the 2019 presidential election, Peter Obi has said the people behind the issue of corruption in Nigeria are the leaders. Speaking yesterday, as a guest speaker at the first convocation of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Peter Obi revealed that Nigerian leaders failing to spend money in education and [...]

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]]> Anti-corruption Agencies In Africa Must Unite To Fight Corruption — Ibrahim Magu https://www.theinfostride.com/anti-corruption-agencies-in-africa-must-unite-to-fight-corruption-ibrahim-magu/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:42:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238625 Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has reached out to heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa to unite and defeat corruption. Magu, who said this at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Secretariat in Abuja, while delivering a goodwill message at a two-day workshop on “Capitalisation and [...]

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]]> I Will Not Condone Any Form Of Corruption Within The Judiciary – CJN https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-condone-any-form-of-corruption-within-the-judiciary-cjn/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:14:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238410 The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad, has come out to say that the National Judicial Council, NJC is ready to investigate and sanction corrupt judges all over the country. Justice Tanko Muhammad who is also Chairman of the NJC, begged everybody that is not happy with the conduct of any judicial officer [...]

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]]> FIRS Cannot Intimidate Me – Timi Frank https://www.theinfostride.com/firs-cannot-intimidate-me-timi-frank/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:24:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237845 Political activist and ex Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has said Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) should be ashamed after he exposed their corrupt activities. In a recent statement, Timi Frank revealed that he cannot be intimidated by the agency’s threat to take him to court. He [...]

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]]> APC Members Should Not Comment On Yari’s Corruption Investigation – APC https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-members-should-not-comment-on-yaris-corruption-investigation-apc/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:41:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236909 The Zamfara Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said its members should not comment on the ongoing investigation of ex-governor Yari by the EFCC and ICPC. The state party Chairman, Lawal Liman, revealed that the decision was to let the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) wrap [...]

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