The US Department of Justice — impressively independent from the president — is taking a tough line
on allegations of corruption worldwide.
Babatope, a former minister of transportation, accused Buhari of keeping silent
on the allegations of corruption against members of his political party.
It therefore sought an order of mandamus compelling the DSS and EFCC to «immediately and without further delay whatsoever, arrest, investigate and prosecute the 1st and 2nd defendants (Amaechi and Onu), based
on the allegations of corruption and attempt to induce or bribe the Justices of the Supreme Court».
It also stands to reason therefore that the intense media focus
on the allegations of corruption in the Judiciary as well as the repetition of some obviously false allegations against government in 2015 contributed to the perception... We commend all stakeholders who have genuinely contributed to this enviable feat as proclaimed by Transparency International,» the Minister added.
«It also stands to reason therefore that the intense media focus
on the allegations of corruption in the judiciary, as well as the repetition of some obviously false allegations against government in 2015, contributed to the perception.
Everyday there was another arrest
on allegations of corruption — people I know in the case of Senator Smith.
«As follow - up action to Mr. President's directive, we at the Nigeria Labour Congress demand a full investigation of the circumstances that led to Maina's flight and reinstatement; and prosecution
on allegations of corruption,» the NLC President stated.
Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently «seek from the International Criminal Court an arrest warrant to bring Mrs Diezani Alison - Madueke before the court
on allegations of corruption against her, which the government should consider as crimes against humanity and serious enough for it to sanction her prosecution before the court.»
On the Maina saga, the labour leader expressed support of labour for the action by President Buhari on Abdulrasheed Maina former Chairman of Pension Taskforce as well as the sack of former SGF, David Babachir and former Director - General of the National Intelligent Agency, Ayodele Oke based
on allegations of corruption against them and their subsequent prosecution.
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the pan-Igbo socio cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, for defending Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President
on allegations of corruption.
«Obviously, the EFCC is presently behaving as a pet dog
on allegations of corruption against allies of the President (Muhammadu Buhari) while acting as a lion when it involves perceived political enemies of the President.»
These operations were based
on allegations of corruptions and other acts of professional misconduct by a few of the suspected Judges.
Not exact matches
Topics included: early reporting
on inaccuracies in the articles
of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion
of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke
of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow
of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack
of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number
of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations
of allegations by former members concerning the practices
of Scientology;
corruption in the leadership
of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic
of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record
of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values
of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out
of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy
of various proposed solutions to the failed war
on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots
of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many
of America's public schools; an early exploration
of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study
of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one
of the world's last substantial rain forests.
Ausdrill has backed former Leighton Holdings chief executive Wal King to continue serving
on its board despite
allegations of bribery and
corruption against Mr King and several other executives.
Allegations of corruption involving government officials linked to Petrobras also weighed
on sentiment.
World football's governing body confirmed the news
on Friday morning as the spiral
of allegations over
corruption among the rulers
of the game continues.
Following
allegations of corruption in the Russia and Qatar bids to host the next two tournaments, sponsors have put pressure
on FIFA to respond.
In recent years the italian fans have witnessed everything: players going
on strike,
allegations surrounding
corruption, champions stripped
of a title then relegated and a national team that can only be described as spectacularly inconsistent.
«Further, the Senate President's call
on Nigerians to report to the Senate
allegations of corruption that directly affect them or which they witness, is warmly welcomed.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally arraigned immediate past governor
of Benue State, Mr Gabriel Suswam, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, for
allegations bothering
on money laundering and
corruption charges.
Osinbajo said, «We have had
allegations of corruption, we put people
on trial but these trials can go
on forever because the constitution allows technicalities that criminals use to escape justice.»
(Reuters)-- Battle lines were drawn for South Africa's ANC
on Monday as voting began to elect a new leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma as head
of a party that has ruled since the end
of apartheid but faced scandals and
corruption allegations.
On the question
of how he would be dealing with
allegations of corruption against members
of his own government, President Akufo - Addo answered, «I have made it publicly known that anyone who has information about acts
of corruption against any
of my appointees should bring it forward and should be prepared to back it up with evidence.»
Prof Mike Ocquaye
on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, constituted the five - member committee to investigate the
corruption allegation made by some members
of the minority in parliament.
Since both men were arraigned, the labour unions have called for the removal
of the VC from office based
on the
corruption allegations against him.
On the other hand, he noted the perception of corruption under the Mahama administration hurt the National Democratic Congress» credibility, and reputations were currently on line in the New Patriotic Party, after recent allegations from within the part
On the other hand, he noted the perception
of corruption under the Mahama administration hurt the National Democratic Congress» credibility, and reputations were currently
on line in the New Patriotic Party, after recent allegations from within the part
on line in the New Patriotic Party, after recent
allegations from within the party.
News reports indicate that the staffer was eventually fired for so - called performance issues and that supposedly the
allegations did not involve Avella directly but rather «management staff» but given Avella's own claims regarding Albany's culture
of corruption and predilection to cover things up can we really rely
on this?
Already indicted
on federal
corruption charges, City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) announced Wednesday he would not seek a second term in the wake
of new
allegations that he had affairs with both a former intern and former deputy chief
of staff?.
The deputy speaker, who read the letter, said Rurum resigned to protect his image due to
allegations bordering
on corruption leveled against him by some
of the members.
PRNigeria gathered that the Federal Government was infuriated by the action
of Magu in engaging Keyamo as a private counsel to prosecute the CCT boss in purported
corruption charge because, the same Keyamo is the counsel to Rasheed Taiwo Owolabi who is standing trial at the Code
of Conduct Tribunal and who made the
allegation in the course
of his trial
on criminal offence.
He represented Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who was convicted
on federal
corruption charges; Jerome Valcke, the former FIFA secretary general who was fired over
allegations of misconduct; and Michael Steinberg, a Wall Street hedge fund manager who appealed his 2013 conviction for insider trading and was vindicated when the charges were dropped in October 2015.
Labour MEPs opposed an increase in the budget because
of continuing waste
on the common agricultural policy, and were campaigning
on violence against women, assistance for disabled people,
allegations of corruption against EU officials in Kosovo, commitment to science and, with Steve Rotheram MP,
on tyre safety.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton revealed for the first time Thursday that arrests
of NYPD cops would be the likely outcome
of a
corruption scandal that includes
allegations of sex with prostitutes
on a private jet.
They believed Cuomo controlled the commission, and would have it focus only
on alleged
corruption by the legislature, and turn a blind eye to any
allegations of wrong doing from the executive branch.
And Horner says the troubled Joint Commission
on Public Ethics should be revamped and strengthened to truly probe
allegations of corruption.
ALBANY - It was a heated scene
on the State Senate floor Wednesday as Senate Democrats walked out
of the chamber after being refused to vote for new leadership in the wake
of the Dean Skelos
corruption allegations.
The Senate ad hoc committee investigating
allegations of corruption and misconduct by Senator Isa Misau against the Inspector - General
of Police, Ibrahim Idris, will sit
on Tuesday.
Over the years, Silver's decisive say
on many
of New York City's real estate projects was no secret — nor were the
allegations of corruption and backroom deals.
The judge said she was «troubled» by remarks Bharara made after the arrest that seemed to bundle together unproved
allegations regarding Silver with broader commentary
on corruption and a lack
of transparency in certain aspects
of state politics.
Queens Councilman Ruben Wills literally laughed off
allegations that he defrauded the city and state out
of $ 30,000 at the start
of his closely watched
corruption trial
on Wednesday.
Horner also said the troubled Joint Commission
on Public Ethics should be revamped and strengthened to truly probe
allegations of corruption.
Even if the state was to carry out raids
on the homes
of judges in pursuit
of legitimate
corruption allegations, I am persuaded (and I've not seen any provision to the contrary in spite
of the best efforts
of many pro-DSS persons) that such should have been carried out by the Police or EFCC, and certainly not the DSS.
The governorship candidate
of the All Progressive Congress in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva got a reprieve
on Thursday as a Federal High Court, Abuja, gave him clean bill over
allegations bordering
on corruption.
On the 27th
of August, 2017, A-Plus made
allegations of corruption and thievery against the two deputy Chiefs
of Staff, Messrs Francis Asenso - Boakye and Samuel Abu Jinapor.
The Met statement read: «She was arrested
on suspicion
of conspiring to intercept communications, contrary to Section1 (1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and
on suspicion
of corruption allegations contrary to Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 19
corruption allegations contrary to Section 1
of the Prevention
of Corruption Act 19
Corruption Act 1906.»
Earlier
on, there were suggestions that the alleged bribery scandal should be referred to the Privileges Committee
of the Legislative House, but the Speaker upheld the proposal for the proposed Committee to launch investigations into the issue, explaining that the
allegations of corruption is beyond the reach
of the privileges.
«Attending an international women function with the Governors» wives couldn't have been linked to the bogus
allegation of corruption made by Sahara Reporters» spurious headline earlier
on, as these are approved trips.
«(a)... A-Plus, made
allegations of corruption and thievery against Messrs Asenso - Boakye and Jinapor
on his Facebook post.
Series
of allegations bothering
on corruption have been levelled Mr. Ibrahim by the Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Hamma Misau.
Deputy Chief
of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor last Friday opened up
on the
corruption allegation currently generating debate in the country
on Accra - based radio station Joy FM.