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House of Reps and EFCC Urge Public Officers to Embrace Fiscal Responsibility and Shun Corruption for National Growth

February 6, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

In a significant move to combat Nigeria’s pervasive corruption problem, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, and Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have issued a powerful call to public officers across the country, urging them to reject corrupt practices and prioritize … Read more

Edo Assets Committee Urges Okpebholo to Investigate All Obaseki-era Contracts Amid Allegations of Mismanagement and Fraud

February 5, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

In a groundbreaking development for Edo State, the Edo State Assets Verification Committee has called for a thorough investigation into all contracts signed during the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a final report submitted to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday, the committee outlined a series of troubling findings, recommending a complete overhaul of … Read more

Anti-Corruption Group Demands Accountability for Security Votes from State Governors

January 22, 2025 by Adeshina Olalekan

A prominent anti-corruption group, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT), has called on state governors in Nigeria to provide detailed accountability for the billions of naira allocated to them under the guise of “security votes.” This demand comes amidst growing concerns about widespread misappropriation of public funds. In a recent statement made in Abuja, … Read more

Edo Council Boss Declares Impeachment Void, Cites Breach of Due Process

January 2, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Owan East Local Government chairman, Hon. Prince Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, has declared his impeachment unconstitutional. He also rejected the impeachment of his deputy, Hon. Clement Ojebuovbo. Okodo-Kadiri spoke to journalists in Benin City, explaining that the Edo State Local Government Law was ignored. The law clearly outlines steps for removing council executives, including allegations signed by … Read more

Egor Council Chairman, Eghe Ogbemudia, Impeached Over Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Misconduct

December 27, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

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In a stunning move, the legislative arm of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has impeached Eghe Ogbemudia, the council chairman, along with her vice chairman, Frank Osawe. This dramatic shift comes after accusations of gross misconduct, financial misappropriation, abuse of office, and other alleged wrongdoings. The resolution to remove Ogbemudia and Osawe follows … Read more