Daily Report Nigeria
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYC has expressed it’s disappointment on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila. The NYC demonstrated it’s displeasures for the Speaker over his refusal to read out the names of lawmakers accused of collecting 60% of NDDC contracts without execution on the floor of the National […]
The Nigerian Senate has expressed its readiness to probe former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad. DAILY REPORT recalls that Justice Tanko resigned his position as CJN on Monday, citing health challenges as cause of his decision. He was almost immediately replaced by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who was sworn-in as acting Chief Justice of […]
Some operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have been caught on camera brutalizing a young man who appear to be resisting them from collecting his Automated Teller Machine card. In a video share online by Gossip Mill, three police officers were seen beating up the man who was heard shouting “wetin I do”. They officer […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the corruption in Nigeria’s civil service is as a result of uncertainty in the welfare of public officeholders. He said some persons embrace corruption because they “don’t know what will happen tomorrow.” Jonathan stated this in Abuja during an event to mark the 73rd birthday of a former […]
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop, Enugu Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria. The Bishop stated this on Monday while speaking to journalists in Enugu. According to him, the Buhari administration has failed in the fight […]
Olufunso Owasanoye, Executive Director of Human Development Initiative (HDI), has said that one cardinal point towards getting it right in terms of fighting corruption in Nigeria is the home. Owasanoye who stated this in Abuja during the National Education Summit which was organised by Human Development Initiative and is supported by MacArthur Foundation, also said […]
A Nigerian national, Olamide Yusuf Bakare has bagged four years and nine months jail term in the United States (US) for fraudulent acts linked to COVID-19. Bakare was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to U S Attorney Phillip A Talbert. Bakare pleaded guilty in January 2023, as […]
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has finally published the list of lawmakers he claimed to be beneficiaries of over 60% percent of contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The former governor of Akwa Ibom state made the allegations while undergoing drilling from the House Committee on the commission. […]
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called for the disbandment of all anti-corruption agencies in the country over their ineffectiveness in discharging their duties. According to Wike, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission should be disbanded since the Federal Government was thwarting their efforts at fighting corruption. The 2023 […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari, to respond to allegations that certain officials and individuals close to the Presidency defrauded Nigeria of the sum of N51 billion out of which N2.5 billion was allegedly wired to a family member. The PDP said this in a statement signed by its National […]
The ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission by Committees at the National Assembly look set to unearth more secrets as the days go by. Following a revelation by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio that lawmakers are beneficiaries of 60% contracts awarded by the NDDC, photos backing that claim have […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, has justified the nation’s rising debt profile, giving reasons that his regime needed to borrow money to fund critical infrastructure like roads, rail and power. Speaking at a time when stakeholders are expressing concerns over the nation’s rising debt profile, the President at a virtual meeting with members of the Presidential Economic […]
Nigerian lawmaker of the Green Chambers, Senator Smart Adeyemi from Kogi West is pushing for the introduction of bill that is a total resembalge of the Mosaic law. According to Senator Adeyemi, the bill when implemented, will see the cutting off of a hand of anyone who steals, as a way to discourage people from […]
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has not paid the contractors who built the roads he facilitated. Kalu who is the Chief Whip of the Senate, was reacting to the communique written by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, where […]
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has said the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress is shielding his predecessor who is now the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, from being prosecuted for corruption Allegations. He was quoted in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant (Media), Kevin Ebiri, titled ‘FG shielding […]
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari asked him to sack Dr Joi Nunieh. Trending Story: I Have No Presidential Ambition – Akpabio According to the former Senator, Mrs Joi Nunieh who was Acting Manager of the Interim Management […]