Transparency International Ranks Nigeria 136th Most Corrupt Country In The World

Transparency International has ranked Nigeria the 136th most corrupt country in the world and the 3rd most corrupt country in West Africa after Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

In its 2014 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index released yesterday December 3rd, the group said it ranked 174 countries it surveyed based on how corrupt their public sector is presumed to be. The measurement is based on a scale of 0 to 100 with a score of 0 perceived as "highly corrupt" and 100 "very clean". Nigeria was ranked 136th with an index score of 27.








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NYESOM WIKE EXPOSED!! Nyesom Wike Knows the Face in the Mirror

 



I have been made aware of statements by the Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike concerning the Justice Adolphus Karibi Whyte Hospital and our Malaria Elimination Program.

In the statement to his supporters, Mr. Wike insinuated that I engaged in corrupt practices in these projects.I would have dismissed Wike’s claims as the ranting of a fast drowning man who is disorientated by his circumstances but my duties and obligations as a public servant, accountable to the people of Rivers State does not allow such luxuries.

    || "Wike has been in public service all of his adult life. There is no record that he has worked anywhere, either as a lawyer or a businessman, yet Nyesom wike has properties in Port Harcourt valued at over N5,000,000,000 ( five billion naira)."

Ribadu Probed Me My Late Wife And Close Associates While I Was Still In Power--OBASANJO

Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that while he was still in power he was probed by Nuhu Ribadu, who was then the chairman of Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He made this revelation at the presentation of "Illicit Financial Flow and Governance of Natural Resources" ny Mallam Ribadu at the 3rd Tana High Level Forum On Security in Africa held in Badir Dar, Ethiopia.

DEFENSE MINISTER MUSILU OBANIKORO LIES ABOUT HIS ANNUAL SALARY

 Premium Times reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro’s claim on a television programme on Monday that he draws N4 million annually as salary and allowances is false.

Mr. Obanikoro, alongside other Nigerian ministers, earn far ahead of that figure according to government schedule of remuneration for ministers, and in four probable rates computed by this newspaper based on stipulated guidelines, the lowest amount a minister could take home is N6.59 million per annum and the upper limit may hit N12.97 million or more.

President Mugabe of Zimbabwe mocks Nigeria on Corruption

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, has taken a swipe on Nigeria, labeling the country and her citizens as corrupt. He made the remark during his 90th birthday luncheon hosted by the service chiefs and the public commission.

Mugabe said Zimbabweans are now almost behaving like Nigerians who have to be corruptly paid for every service.

“Are we now like Nigeria where you have to reach your pocket to get anything done,” he said.

The Financial Reporting Council Report That Got Sanusi lamido Suspended

President Jonathan's decision to suspend CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday Feb. 20th was based on a report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCR dated June 7, 2013. In the report, FRCR ripped apart the 2012 audited financial statement of CBN and exposed what it termed as 'fraud', 'clear display of incompetence',and 'excesses and wastefulness of Sanusi and the CBN.'

The 13-page report claimed a whooping N1.257 billion was spent for 'lunch for policemen'. There were also bogus payments to airlines to distribute currency nationwide. The FRCR also claimed CBN has held an account with a balance of N1.423b for an unknown customer since 2008. The report had recommended the sack of Sanusi and his deputy.

You can read the full report here or continue to read a breakdown of the report..

Senators Oppose N700million On A Daily Bases For Kerosene Subsidy

Senators were outraged yesterday, following the alleged illegal deduction of N700 million daily as kerosene subsidy by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
This was after a motion by Senator Babajide Omoworare (Osun East), titled: Urgent Need to Stop N700 million a day Illegal Kerosene Subsidy, was adopted.

Senators Ayogu Eze, Abdul Ningi, George Akume, Isa Galadu, Emmanuel Paulker, Olubunmi Adetunmbi, Abubakar Saraki, Ahmed Makarfi and Victor Ndoma-Egba said the Senate should halt the anomaly.

VIDEO: POLICEMAN CAUGHT ON VIDEO DEMANDING DOLLAR BRIBE ARRESTED

The police officer caught on video demanding 'dollar bribe' from a Nigerian-American he stopped for wearing a navy-like cargo pant, has been arrested and currently in police custody.

The policeman now identified as Corporal Aniyem Chiyem was heard in the video saying "Arrange dollars. Give us dollars".
According to a press statement released by the Nigerian police, Cpl Chiyem is currently undergoing Orderly Room trials and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions. See the video and press statement below