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Corruption
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Government Budgeting: Public Service or State Theft?
Critics argue that the 2026 budget reveals widespread financial irregularities, from phantom agencies to vast spending on non-mandated projects, amid rising national debt.
ADC Labels Tinubu Administration a Corruption Hub Amid PFIPC Controversy
African Democratic Congress official Bolaji Abdullahi has called for a probe into the PFIPC scandal, arguing it characterizes the Tinubu presidency as a center of corruption and suggests the Chief of Staff should step aside.
SERAP Urges President Tinubu to Probe ₦6.79 Billion Police Fund Scandal and Retrieve Missing Arms
SERAP has petitioned President Tinubu to investigate the alleged misappropriation of ₦6.79 billion and the loss of police firearms, citing critical failures and corruption reported by the Auditor-General.
Head of Civil Service admits oversight in fake agency recruitment scandal
Head of Service Esther Didi Walson-Jack has taken responsibility for approving recruitment waivers for a fake agency, admitting that her office did not properly verify the fraudulent Establishment Act and appointment documents presented to them.
Policing in Ecuador: Battling Crime, Corruption, and Cartels in Durán
Ecuadoran police in the city of Durán are locked in a dangerous struggle against powerful drug gangs, battling not only lethal street violence but also deep-seated corruption within the state and justice system.
Accountant-General reveals fraudulent letter enabled bogus agency recognition
Accountant-General Shamseldeen Ogunjimi testified that a forged State House letter was used to deceive government institutions into granting recognition to a fake presidential agency, though no funds were ever released.
Peter Obi Claims Political Defection to APC Clears Corruption Allegations
Peter Obi alleges that the ruling APC serves as a refuge for corrupt politicians and accuses the government of deliberately destabilizing opposition parties.
Disputes and Unrest Emerge Over Shop Distribution at Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market
Adamawa State officials are investigating fraudulent shop allocations at the new Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market, blaming trade union leaders for corruption and the omission of legitimate traders.
Atiku challenges Presidency over China corruption comparison
Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Presidency for invoking China as a corruption benchmark, arguing that such a standard exposes President Tinubu to harsh scrutiny over past forfeiture cases.
A Fake Government Agency Bypasses Security to Secure Millions in State Funding
A fictitious government council secured significant budget allocations and office space through forged documents, exposing deep systemic failures across multiple Nigerian federal agencies that knew of the fraud months in advance.