CAC seeks single national register to strengthen anti-corruption fight

By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has urged the establishment of a single, harmonised national register for beneficial ownership to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and improve the fight against corporate and financial crimes. The Registrar-General of CAC, Mr Hussaini Magaji, made the call during the commission’s 35th anniversaryContinue Reading

CYMS pushes youth inclusion, LG autonomy, election integrity

By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth for Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has intensified advocacy for youth inclusion in governance, credible elections and full local government autonomy, as it rolls out a comprehensive national programme for 2026. The Director-General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, said this in an interview withContinue Reading

NIS inaugurates ACTU desks officers, declares zero tolerance for corruption

By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has inaugurated Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Desk Officers across all formations of the Service, describing the move as a decisive step to entrench integrity, transparency and operational excellence. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the C-G said theContinue Reading

Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Absence of ICPC, ex-JAMB registrar’s lawyers stall hearing

By Taiye Agbaje The absence of the prosecution and defence lawyers in the trial of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday, stalled hearing at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Ojerinde had noContinue Reading

Shun corruption, promote accountability, stakeholders urge youths

By Faith Abdulkadiri/Perpetua Onuegbu Stakeholders have urged youths to shun corruption, promote accountability and be involved in democratic processes to ensure good governance in the country. They stated this at the 2025 International Anti-corruption Day Public Dialogue, with the theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”, in Abuja.Continue Reading

NIS moves to eliminate corruption, deepen digital reforms

By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, says the service is intensifying sweeping reforms to eliminate corruption, strengthen transparency and build a fully digitised service system capable of meeting the expectations of Nigerians. Nandap said this at the 4th quarter nationwide sensitisation campaign against corruptionContinue Reading

Jailing of law professor, watershed in fight against sexual abuse- ICPC

By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Prof. Cyril Ndifon’s conviction  marks a watershed win in Nigeria’s fight against sexual offences, abuse of office and impunity. ICPC’s spokesman, Mr Okor Odey, said this at a news briefing to present and clarify the factsContinue Reading

Health Ministry, ICPC seal anti-corruption pact

By Folasade Akpan The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has entered a multi-year pact with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The agreement is designed to strengthen oversight in the health sector. Under the pact, both institutions will monitor, track, and audit expenditures tied to theContinue Reading