By Rafiyat Sadiq The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal administrative bail after questioning him over alleged financial misconduct. Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of withdrawing about N189 billion during his tenure as governor. A senior EFCC official said …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has raised the alarm over rising concerns of corruption within the judiciary. The organisation says this trend threatens Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign, democratic stability, and the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement, CISLAC Executive Director Comrade Auwal Ibrahim …
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that 18 incumbent state governors are currently under active investigation for alleged financial misconduct. Olukoyede made the disclosure during a public sensitisation event in Lagos focused on currency abuse and naira misuse. He emphasised that while constitutional immunity shields serving …
