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Examining General Abubakar’s Recent Claims Regarding the Abacha Loot
General Abdulsalami Abubakar is facing backlash for claiming that the Abacha loot was a hoax, despite previously signing a 1999 decree that explicitly identified the funds as proceeds of corruption.
Femi Falana challenges Abdulsalami regarding Abacha looting claims
Senior Advocate Femi Falana has strongly rejected former leader Abdulsalami Abubakar’s claim that Sani Abacha did not steal from the public treasury, citing historical government decrees and ongoing international asset recoveries as evidence of corruption.
Omoyele Sowore Identifies Primary Hubs of Corruption in Nigeria
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore claims three specific government offices drive corruption and pledges to replace them with AI-driven oversight if elected.
Lawmakers to Question PFIPC Head at Private Venue to Protect Ongoing Investigations
A House of Representatives committee plans to privately question the alleged PFIPC Director-General after a businessman testified to losing N400 million in a contract fraud scheme.
Legislators Plan Private Inquiry into PFIPC Chief Adeniyi Adeyemi
A House committee will conduct a private interrogation of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged head of the fake PFIPC, to avoid interfering with ongoing police and anti-corruption investigations.
Atiku Abubakar labels N1.08 trillion allocation to Cooperative College a scheme to deceive citizens
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the inclusion of N1.08 trillion for projects managed by a federal cooperative college in the 2026 budget, calling it a scheme to defraud Nigerians.
Kano State Assembly suspends local government heads in Bagwai, Bebeji, and Rogo
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji, and Rogo local government areas for three months following allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
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.