Anti-Corruption Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/anti-corruption/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Anti-Corruption Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/anti-corruption/ 32 32 42672738 Petitions to ONSA Allege Financial Irregularities, Partner Exclusion in Strategic Communication Project https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/20/petitions-onsa-allege/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203896 Petitions to ONSA Allege Financial Irregularities, Partner Exclusion in Strategic Communication Project Two separate correspondences to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have raised allegations of financial and administrative irregularities in the implementation of a strategic communication initiative involving Nigeria’s security and response agencies. Documents obtained by PRNigeria accuse an ONSA official of […]

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]]> 203896 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/exclusive-senior-efcc-officer/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:49:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203050 EXCLUSIVE: Senior EFCC Officer Faces Allegations of Abuse of Office and Unexplained Wealth Despite the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, championing a zero-tolerance policy on internal corruption, a senior managerial officer in the rank of Assistant Commander (ACE) of the Commission has been accused of extensive corruption, abuse […]

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]]> 203050 EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff, Prosecutes Others Over Corruption, Financial Malpractice — Olukoyede https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/31/efcc-dismisses-over-staff/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:55:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201630 EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff, Prosecutes Others Over Corruption, Financial Malpractice — Olukoyede The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has dismissed more than 40 of its personnel for corruption and financial malpractice since he assumed office.   Olukoyede made the disclosure on Monday during […]

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]]> 201630 EFCC’s Asset Recovery Hits N673bn in Three Years, Says Olukoyede https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/efcc-asset-recovery-hits/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:10:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201185 EFCC’s Asset Recovery Hits N673bn in Three Years, Says Olukoyede The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N673 billion on behalf of the Nigerian government over the past three years, its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday while delivering a lecture at the Cambridge International Symposium […]

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]]> 201185 AGF Urged to Probe EFCC Over Detention of BUK Final Year Student, Maryam Shehu https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/21/agf-urged-probe-efcc-over/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:49:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200712 AGF Urged to Probe EFCC Over Detention of BUK Final Year Student, Maryam Shehu Human rights lawyer Abba Hikima has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to urgently intervene in the case of Maryam Isah Shehu, a final-year student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), describing her prolonged detention by the Economic and Financial […]

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]]> 200712 ICPC Moves to Audit Workforce Structure, Align Personnel with Anti-Corruption Mandate https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/18/icpc-moves-audit-workforce/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:03:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200521 ICPC Moves to Audit Workforce Structure, Align Personnel with Anti-Corruption Mandate The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to undertake a comprehensive workforce and structural audit to align its personnel structure with the Commission’s anti-corruption mandate and operational requirements. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed […]

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]]> 200521 EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/17/efcc-probes-saudi/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:44:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199449 EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced investigation into the interception of undeclared foreign currencies totalling $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The currencies were intercepted by operatives of […]

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]]> 199449 Nigeria Customs: Anti-Corruption Reforms Yielding Results — Spokesman https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/16/nigeria-customs-anti/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:50:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199380 Nigeria Customs: Anti-Corruption Reforms Yielding Results — Spokesman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its ongoing integrity and institutional reforms are helping to curb corruption, strengthen transparency and promote ethical conduct among its officers. The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada stated this on Thursday, August 13, 2026, […]

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]]> 199380 NIPR President Urges Development Communication Against Corruption https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/14/nipr-president-urges/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:30:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199234 Dr. Ike Neliaku, says Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development without embracing development communication—a strategic approach

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]]> 199234 ICPC Recovers N24bn From Ghost Workers, Over 900 Accounts Forfeited https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/13/icpc-recovers-ghost-workers/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:51:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199132 Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered more than N24 billion linked to ghost workers’ pensions and secured forfeiture orders involving over 900

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]]> 199132 ICPC, Indonesia Share Strategies to Deepen Fight Against Corruption https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/11/icpc-indonesia-share/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:22:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198988 ICPC, Indonesia Share Strategies to Deepen Fight Against Corruption The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for stronger international cooperation and greater adoption of proven global practices to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against corruption. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made the call on Monday at the second edition […]

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]]> 198988 ICPC Secures Conviction for Ex-Lawmaker Over N68.7m Contracts https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/06/icpc-secures-conviction-2/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:06:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198657 ICPC Secures Conviction for Ex-Lawmaker Over N68.7m Contracts The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Onamusi Onadeko, over an offence arising from his activities as a senior legislative aide. Onadeko, who represented Ogun East Federal Constituency between 1999 […]

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]]> 198657 Why EFCC Froze Osun Gov’t Account – Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/05/why-efcc-froze-osun-gov/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:02:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198619 Why EFCC Froze Osun Gov’t Account – Spokesperson The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct involving about ₦11 billion. In […]

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]]> 198619 ICPC Chair to Spotlight Anti Corruption Reform at 2026 Spokespersons Awards, Economic Confidential Lecture https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/03/icpc-chair-spotlight-anti/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:38:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198392 (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards and Economic Confidential Annual Lecture, as

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]]> 198392 Responsible Data Handling Key to Anti-Corruption Fight, Public Trust – ICPC Boss https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/26/responsible-data-handling-key/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:32:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197750 Responsible Data Handling Key to Anti-Corruption Fight, Public Trust – ICPC Boss The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has said that responsible data handling is a critical component of the Commission’s anti-corruption mandate, stressing that public confidence depends not only on the agency’s […]

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]]> 197750 HURIWA’s Onwubiko Faults Politicians Over Preference for Foreign Education for Their Children https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/24/huriwa-onwubiko-faults/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:51:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197670 HURIWA’s Onwubiko Faults Politicians Over Preference for Foreign Education for Their Children Human rights activist and Founder of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, has criticised Nigerian political leaders for sending their children to foreign universities while, he said, the country’s public education system continues to suffer from years of […]

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]]> 197670 ICPC Hands Over Forfeited Abuja Estate to Mortgage Bank for Completion of 962 Housing Units https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/22/icpc-hands-over-forfeited/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:44:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197567 ICPC Hands Over Forfeited Abuja Estate to Mortgage Bank for Completion of 962 Housing Units The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally handed over a forfeited estate in Kaba District, Abuja, to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for the completion of a 962-unit housing project, following a final […]

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]]> 197567 ICPC Grills Gbajabiamila Over Alleged Fake Presidential Investment Council Probe https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/21/icpc-grills-gbajabiamila-over/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:50:37 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197489 ICPC Grills Gbajabiamila Over Alleged Fake Presidential Investment Council Probe The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to provide a statement in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The […]

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]]> 197489 ICPC Pushes Anti-Corruption Studies for Future Lawyers https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/19/icpc-anti-corruption-lawyers/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:03:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197173 (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to institutionalising anti-corruption education in Nigeria’s legal training

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]]> 197173 ICPC Pushes Anti-Corruption Education in Law Schools to Promote Ethical Legal Practice https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/18/icpc-pushes-anti-corruption/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:57:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197048 ICPC Pushes Anti-Corruption Education in Law Schools to Promote Ethical Legal Practice The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to integrate anti-corruption education into Nigeria’s legal training system as part of measures to produce lawyers who are professionally competent and committed to integrity, accountability and the rule of law. […]

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