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Israel premier’s wife convicted of misusing public funds
An Israeli court Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which saw her admit to lesser charges.
Caf President Ahmad released from custody
Caf President Ahmad Ahmad has been released from detention after being arrested in France on Thursday morning.
Ex-Oceania football official banned for bribery, corruption
Former Oceania football general secretary Tai Nicholas has been banned for eight years for misappropriating FIFA funds and bribery, the world governing body said.
UN: North Koreans ‘forced to pay bribes’ to survive
North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to officials to survive and are living in a "vicious cycle of deprivation, corruption and repression", a UN report says.
Israeli premier says coalition deal still possible as talk of new polls mounts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he believed a deal to form a new coalition government remained possible only days ahead of the deadline as speculation mounted over the possibility of fresh elections.
Governor Wike: General Sarhem’s bribery allegation against me false
The disagreement between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Jamil Sarhem, took a fresh turn on Wednesday when the governor dismissed the claim that he attempted to bribe the GOC.
DSS: We have never indicted Justice Bulkachuwa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that it indicted Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, Chairman, Presidential Election Tribunal (PEPT), for bribery and corruption.
Bribery allegation: Justice Bulkachuwa not indicted by our report – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that it indicted Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, Chairman, Presidential Election Tribunal, for bribery and corruption.
Benjamin Netanyahu sworn into Israel’s new parliament after election victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn into Israel’s new parliament on Tuesday following his victory in April 9 elections and will seek to form a governing coalition in the days ahead.
Malabu scandal: How Shell, Eni used Nigeria’s share to fund alleged bribery scheme – analysis
New analysis has found that oil giants Shell and Eni’s controversial deal for a Nigerian oil licence included unprecedented terms which funded an alleged bribery scheme.
Easter: Cleric cautions Christians against idolatrous lifestyle
Bishop Hillary Okeke, the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, has urged Christians to fully submit their lives to the teachings of Jesus Christ and shun all forms of idolatry.
Malabu scam: Court orders arrest of ex-AGF Bello Adoke, Dan Etete, four others
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Jabi, Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the arrest of the immediate-past Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, and four others.
FIFA bans disgraced ex-football chief for life
FIFA on Monday slapped a lifetime ban on the disgraced former boss of Brazilian football, Jose Maria Marin, months after a US court convicted him of massive corruption.
Don: Corruption behind building collapse in Nigeria
A lecturer at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Dr. Yusuf Shuaib-Babaita, has attributed incessant building collapse in the country to corruption.
Issa Aremu urges Nigerians to emulate Tunde Idiagbon’s virtues, legacies
Mr Issa Aremu, a former Governorship candidate in Kwara State on Sunday called on Nigerian leaders to promote the values and legacies of late Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Idiagbon.
Justice Onnoghen likely to face fresh criminal charges
The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, may face two fresh trials on alleged huge deposits on his accounts.
Banned Togo referee denies agreeing to to manipulate match
Banned Togolese referee Kokou Hougnimon Fagla has admitted he was asked to manipulate a friendly match but denies agreeing to do so.
FIFA bans referee from football for life for corruption
FIFA has banned referee Kokou Hougnimon Fagla from football for life after finding him guilty of corruption.
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NEMA: Shiites burnt down two quick response ambulances
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Monday accused members of the Shiite group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, of burning down two ambulances at the Agency’s Emergency Response and Ambulance Bays (ERABs) in Abuja.
NSE indices resume with 40% loss amid profit taking
Activities on the nation’s bourse opened for the week on Monday on downward posture, with crucial market indices shedding 0.40 per cent.
Winifred Oyo-Ita: Unrealistic demands by labour unions hampering implementation of new minimum wage
The Federal Government has revealed that the new minimum wage of N30,000 is yet to be implemented in full across the board in the Federal Civil Service because of unrealistic demands of the labour unions.
Tribunal: PDP tenders 241 exhibits against Governor Ganduje’s election
Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the March 23 Governorship election in Kano State, on Monday, tendered 241 exhibits before the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
Federal government set to deploy biogas for power generation
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja affirmed its readiness to deploy biogas for electricity generation in the country.
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Serap drags senior Nigerian officials to ICC ‘for leaving 13.2 million children out of...
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Rivers government moves to end terror attacks on waterways
Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has reiterated the State Government’s determination to totally terminate terror attacks on the state’s marine corridor.