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One of the ways in which corruption continues to ravage the economies of resource-rich countries is through hidden ownership of companies operating in their extractive industries. Hidden ownership allows companies to avoid taxes through practices such...
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Bola Ige’s murder: We were paid huge money in Abuja – Suspects
by admin- Dec 24, 2016Two yet-to-be named suspects undergoing investigation in connection with the murder of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, have reportedly opened up on their involvement. This is coming after... -
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has given an order that an account operated by former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, be frozen on the ground that it contains suspected proceeds of crime. The account,...
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Police investigate attack on Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai.
by admin- Dec 24, 2016The Kaduna state police command has commenced investigations into attack on Nasir el-Rufai, governor of the state. Aggrieved youth in Kanfacha pelted the convoy of el-Rufai with stones on Tuesday. Some women also destroyed vehicles belonging... -
FG’s whistleblowing policy and the death of financial corruption in Nigeria – By Simon Ncheta
by admin- Dec 24, 2016At Independence, Nigeria was projected as the nation to lead Africa out of its third world status, into a continent of pride, worthy of competing with the developed world on every aspect of human development index.... -
BBC Africa: Nigeria ‘plastic’ rice scandal: What is going on?
by admin- Dec 24, 2016Nigeria’s government has denied reports that “plastic rice” was being sold in the country, days after the customs service said 2.5 tonnes of the contraband had been confiscated. Health Minister Isaac Adewole tweeted that tests by...
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By Farouk Martins Aresa Nobody would argue that Fidel Castro changed Cuba. Whether it was for better or worse than he met it depends on your economic and political persuasions. No matter what, Fidel Castrol made...
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2 NIGERIANS AND AN ISREALI SMUGGLE $9.3M INTO S/AFRICA
by admin- Sep 16, 2014Money packed in suitcases, ferried in business jet .Customs, NAMA, FAAN: We have no further details South African authorities are investigating two Nigerians and an Israeli citizen who tried to bring $9.3 million in cash into... -
Islamic State militants released a video on social media on today Saturday they said showed the beheading of British aid worker David Haines. In the video produced by ISIS’ media wing and posted on Twitter, a...
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North Korean leader threatens USA over movie
by admin- Jun 27, 2014North Korea has promised “merciless” retaliation if a forthcoming Hollywood movie about killing Kim Jong-un is released, say agencies. A North Korean foreign ministry spokesman said in state media that the movie’s release would be an...