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Bribery

Bribery: Prosecution Push For Jail Term For Ex-French President Sarkozy

Halima Sheji Mar 1, 2021 0

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s verdict, in bribery and influence-peddling trial, is expected later on Monday.The prosecutors are calling for him to be sent to prison for at least two years if found guilty.He is accused of…

Entertainment

R. Kelly’s Associate Pleads Guilty To Attempted Bribery In Ongoing Court Case

Faith Feb 4, 2021 0

An associate of disgraced R&B singer, R. Kelly has pleaded guilty this week to trying to bribe a witness to keep her from testifying against the singer.According to Page Six, Richard Arline Jr. attempted to silence one of the…

Judiciary

N9.4bn Bribe: ICPC Explains Why It Cannot Prosecute Judges, Lawyers Involved

Dumebi Jan 3, 2021 0

A survey conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has shown that N9.4bn bribes were exchanged in the judiciary from 2018 to 2020.The body has however stated that it may not be able…

Tech

Apple’s Security Officer Indicted For Bribing Cops With iPads For Gun Permits

Faith Nov 24, 2020 0

Apple’s head of global security has been charged with bribery for attempting to obtain firearm licenses from Santa Clara County officials by giving them free iPads.A grand jury last week indicted…

Entertainment

‘Tory Lanez Offered Me Money In Exchange For Silence’ – Megan Thee Stallion

Faith Nov 17, 2020 0

American rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has revealed that Tory Lanez Offered her money to keep silent about the shooting incident.During an interview with GQ magazine, Megan told the magazine that Lanez shot at her feet and wounded her…

Crime

Ex-Panama President’s Sons Charged With Bribery, Money Laundering

Faith Jul 7, 2020 0

Two sons of former Panama President, Ricardo Martinelli have been charged by US attorneys with bribery and money laundering linked to Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.Luis Enrique Martinelli, 38, and Ricardo Alberto Martinelli, 40,…

Aviation

If you have ever bribed me, Come Forward – Sirika, Minister of Aviation

Adefemola Akintade Jun 2, 2020 0

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has challenged people accusing him of taking bribes to come forward with evidence to back up their claims.This is coming after Sirika was accused by online users of taking bribes before…

Government

NIS Investigates Bribery Allegation at Border Check Points

Ibironke Ariyo Jan 10, 2020 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is to investigate the allegation of bribery against its personnel along the Nation’s borders.The Public Relations Officer of NIS, Mr Sunday James, made the denial in a statement on Friday…

News

Video: Man confesses to being paid to protest in support of COZA pastor

Ademola Ademiluyi Jun 30, 2019 0

One of the protesters who stormed the streets of FCT Abuja earlier today to show support for Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has revealed that he was paid the sum of ten thousand naira to do so.Recall that some Nigerians who were infuriated…

Law

Alleged bribery: Court grants Rickey Tarfa time to recuperate

Chinyere Omeire Jun 21, 2019 0

Justice Adedayo Akintoye of an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday granted Rickey Tarfa, more time to recuperate from his surgery.Justice Akintoye gave the order following an application by Tarfa’s Counsel, Mr Jelili Owonikoko,…

News

Video: Armed men reportedly extort, dehumanize bus passengers in Katsina

Ademola Ademiluyi May 27, 2019 0

A Nigerian on Twitter has shared a troubling video showing how some armed men suspected to be police officers were assaulting some male bus passengers in Katsina today.In his narration, the Twitter user stated that the officers had…

Crime

Rectors of three federal polytechnics arrested for taking 10.2m bribe

Samuel Oduoye Apr 10, 2019 0

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has apprehended rhree polytechnic rectors and the secretary of the Committee of Federal Polytechnic Rectors (COFER) for taking bribe to the tune of …

Government

Video: Customs officer mistakenly shoots colleague while trying to extort traveler on Lagos/Ibadan…

Ademola Ademiluyi Feb 17, 2019 0

An Instagram user, @derumours has just shared a devastating video of a dead customs officer who was shot dead by his colleague while on duty. The officers were said to have been stationed along the Lagos/ Ibadan expressway, stopping cars to…

Crime

Fugitive bribery suspect turns herself in

Abiodun Oluleye Jan 28, 2019 0

Fugitive bribery suspect Pei Zhanrong has returned to China and turned herself in almost two years after fleeing overseas, China’s top anti-graft authority announced on Monday.“Pei, a former human resources and social security official…

Crime

Ex-referee Chaibou given life ban for bribery

olawale alabi Jan 24, 2019 0

Former international referee Ibrahim Chaibou has been banned for life after being found guilty of taking bribes, global football body FIFA said on Thursday.The official from Niger Republic was also fined 200,000 Swiss francs (about…

Education

We Didn’t Receive N150m From Buhari – NANS

Funmilayo Adeyemi Jan 5, 2019 0

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distance itself from the purported allegations by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) claiming it received N150 million from the presidency.The students…

Government

Investigate Ganduje Now!- SERAP Sues Buhari

Femi Famutimi Dec 10, 2018 1

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over “failure to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, and/or appropriate anti-corruption…

Law

Bribery: You Have No Powers To Investigate Ganduje – Court Tells Kano Assembly

Tukur Muntari Dec 6, 2018 0

A High Court on Thursday declared that the Kano State House of Assembly has no power to investigate the bribery allegation against Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje.Delivering, Justice Ahmed Badamasi, held that the first and second defendants,…

News

Bribery Scandal: We Support Ganduje – Kano APC NASS Caucus

Harrison Arubu Nov 29, 2018 1

The Kano State All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the National Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for his “exemplary leadership and performance in office.’’The endorsement came in a statement…

Government

Bribery Scandal: Ganduje Wins ‘Best Governor’ Award

Femi Famutimi Nov 19, 2018 2

Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has been awarded as the best governor with his successes in Health and Education highlighted as his strong points.This is even while the governor is under investigation for allegedly collecting…

News

Gando-Dollar: Ganduje Sues Daily Nigerian for N3bn over Bribery Videos

Tony Abu Momoh Nov 16, 2018 0

Embattled Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has taken a rather bold step and slammed a N3bn suit against an online newspaper, Daily Nigerian alongside its publisher Mr. Ja’afar.Governor Ganduje is suing the online newspaper and…

Politics

Bribery: Court Bars Kano Assembly From Investigating Ganduje

John Ogunsemore Nov 5, 2018 0

Justice A.T. Badamasi of the Kano State High Court on Monday issued an interim injunction barring the Kano State House of Assembly from further investigating the Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over allegations of bribery.This…

Politics

Electoral Panel Chairman Accuses Shehu Sani Of N10m Bribery

John Ogunsemore Oct 13, 2018 0

Mr. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Chairman of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) Panel sent to monitor the party's primaries in Kaduna State has accused Senator Shehu Sani (APC - Kaduna Central) of attempting to bride the panel with…

World

China says ex-Interpol chief back home on bribery probe

Damilola Celine Oct 8, 2018 0

China said on Monday it was investigating former Interpol Chief Meng Hongwei for bribery and other violations, days after French authorities said the Chinese official had been reported missing by his wife.On Sunday, Interpol, the…

Sports

Africa’s Top Investigative Journalist “Catches” Super Eagles Coach Taking Bribe

John Ogunsemore Jul 24, 2018 0

Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf has been implicated in a bribery scandal that involved him taking money after a discussion with some "football agents" over player selection.This is according to a video recording shared by the British…

Sports

Bribery: Brazilian football president Del Nero gets life ban

News Agency of Nigeria Apr 28, 2018 0

Brazilian football head Marco Polo Del Nero has been banned from football for life by FIFA’s ethics committee for bribery, the global football body said on Friday.FIFA said Del Nero had been investigated over “schemes in which he…

Law

Magistrate bags three years jail term for demanding bribe

John Ogunsemore Apr 13, 2018 0

An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday sentenced Magistrate Mohammed Balogun, to three years imprisonment for demanding gratification to influence judgment . Justice Ishaq Bello who convicted Balogun, however , gave him N 500 , 000 option…

Metro

Lagos Police Identify SARS Operatives Who Attempted To Extort Businessman

John Ogunsemore Apr 11, 2018 0

The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Chike Oti, has disclosed the identities of the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) who attempted to extort a businessman on Ago Palace Way, Okota area of…

News

EFCC slams fresh corruption charges on senior advocate, Nwobike

Moji Eniola Feb 8, 2018 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday at an Ikeja High Court filed fresh corruption charges against Dr Joseph Nwobike, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).Nwobike, prior to his re-arraignment, is facing similar…

Crime

Eni, Shell Charged to Court

Ibukun Dec 20, 2017 0

Petroleum company Shell and Italian giant Eni are standing trial in Italy after being hit by allegations of corruption and bribery.They were accused in 2011 of purchasing an offshore oil block in Nigeria.They have also had to deal…

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