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Mo Ibrahim Report 2024: Nigeria’s Place Among Africa’s Worst in Governance

Nigeria’s Struggles with Rights and Rule of Law: Insights from the 2024 Mo Ibrahim Report In its 2024 assessment, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has ranked Nigeria among the worst countries in Africa for respecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring access to justice. This alarming categorization sheds light on ongoing challenges within the country’s governance and judicial systems, prompting calls for urgent reforms and greater accountability. Understanding the Mo Ibrahim Foundation The...

Navigating Political Turmoil: Justice for ADM Naveen Babu and the Call for Reform in Kerala

Kerala Political Crisis: The Tragic Case of ADM Naveen Babu The recent suicide of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu has sent shockwaves through Kerala, igniting a political firestorm surrounding accountability, corruption, and the pressures faced by public servants. The state government has committed to ensuring that those responsible for this tragedy will face justice, while opposition parties have accused the ruling administration of hypocrisy in their handling of the case. The Incident: A Timeline of...

CASE OF CORRUPTION FIGHTING BACK!

On Thursday, 3rd October 2024, the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) took a bold step in the fight against corruption by presenting a Private Investigation Report to the media. This report contained serious allegations of infractions within Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTB). It was subsequently submitted to various national agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and...

Calls to scrap Lottery Commission will empower corruption – Asaolu warns

The Executive Vice President for Africa Affairs at the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, has strongly criticized calls to scrap the The National Lottery Regulation Commission and The National Lottery Trust fund. Currently, 21 state attorneys general are seeking to scrap these federal lottery bodies through a case at the Supreme Court, while 16 other states support continued federal control over lottery revenue, which is shared among...

God’s Faithfulness in the Life of Akumabi Ojogbane: A Reflection of Gratitude

As Akumabi Ojogbane reflects on the past year, one thing becomes overwhelmingly clear: God has been faithful. His journey, filled with blessings, challenges, growth, and triumphs, serves as a testimony to the unwavering love and grace of God. This reflection captures not just the highlights of the year but the deep sense of gratitude Akumabi feels as he acknowledges the addition of another year to his life. The phrase “God, You have been faithful to...

Graylaw Practice LP Principal Partner, Edward Ejembi Omaga, Esq. appointed Head of Legal for Obodofei Integrated Services Limited

PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 17th September 2024. We are pleased to announce that our Principal Partner, Edward Ejembi Omaga Esq. has been appointed as the Head of Legal for Obodofei Integrated Services Limited. This prestigious appointment came as the company began the construction of a mega Natural Gas Plant in partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited at Obina/Polaku Bush Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. We sincerely appreciate Mr. Ken Embelede, the dynamic Managing Director...

Oil Firm, CEO Approach Court, Seek N20billion Damages Over False Allegations, Publications

Renowned oils firm, Matrix Energy and its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Abdulkadir Adisa Aliu, have approached a High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory, seeking N20billion over what they described as libelous allegations and publications against them. In a suit, through their Counsel, Dr Ahmed Raji, SAN, the claimants are praying the court for an order restraining two media houses, BusinessDays Media Limited and Cable Media and Publishing Limited from further publishing libelous...

BREAKING: GROUP DRAGS AMAC CHAIRMAN, OTHERS TO COURT OVER ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEVIES FROM ABUJA RESIDENTS

BREAKING: GROUP DRAGS AMAC CHAIRMAN, OTHERS TO COURT OVER ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEVIES FROM ABUJA RESIDENTS … SEEKS FREEZING ORDER AGAINST ZENITH BANK PLC The Incorporated Trustees of Global Integrity Crusade Network has on Friday, 23rd August 2024 filed an Originating Summons against Abuja Municipal Area Council as well as its Executive Chairman, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu over illegal collection of Community Development Levies. In the suit marked CV/3763/2024 the Claimant sued Omafit...

GICN vindicated over alleged missing 20 Billion Naira loot from BLGCA

The governor of Benue state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has suspended his embattled special adviser on local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Dennis Akura over allegations ranging from financial recklessness and money laundering He has been replaced with Mr. Denen Aondoakaa who may be sworn-in next week after a confirmation by the State House of Assembly on the recommendation of the governor. According to reports from the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the...

The journalist arrived at the facility around 9:00am and was accompanied by the company’s lawyer. A journalist and founder, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, on Wednesday honoured the police invitation at the Nigeria Poice Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCC) in Abuja.The journalist arrived at the facility around 9:00am and was accompanied by the company’s lawyer.Fisayo who was in high spirits said in a post on his Facebook page that should nobody hear from...