Corruption has crippled Nigeria’s economic growth, will ultimately destroy Nigefia – ICPC raises alarm
Corruption has crippled Nigeria’s economic growth, will ultimately destroy Nigefia – ICPC raises alarm
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned that corruption remains a major obstacle to Nigeria’s economic and social progress, urging citizens to take a stand against it.
Speaking in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday to commemorate Anti-Corruption Day, ICPC’s Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mrs. Ekere Usiere, called on Nigerians to find the courage to expose corrupt activities and take collective action in tackling the menace.
The event was hosted by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
Usiere emphasized the urgency of confronting corruption, stressing that the failure to act decisively could jeopardize the nation’s future.
“Corruption has crippled Nigeria, stalling our economic growth and undermining our social structures. If we don’t defeat corruption, it will ultimately destroy Nigeria,” she warned.
She underscored the critical role of whistleblowing in the fight against corruption, urging Nigerians to overcome the fear and barriers cultural, psychological, and systemic that prevent them from speaking out.
“If you see something wrong, speak up. If you hear something, speak up. We cannot allow fear to silence our voices in the fight for a better Nigeria,” Usiere urged.
Earlier in the event, NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omotsola Ogbe, reiterated his commitment to rooting out corruption within the board.
He highlighted the importance of educating the younger generation on the damaging effects of corruption.
“As we mark International Anti-Corruption Day, we aim to raise awareness among our youth about the dangers of corruption and its long-term impact on our nation’s development.
“It’s time for us all to be more vigilant and proactive in eradicating this destructive force,” Ogbe said.
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BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
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The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared himself the authentic Speaker of the House, saying he has resumed his position as the parliament leader.
Obasa made this known on Thursday after returning to the Assembly Complex under the protection of police and State Security Service operatives.
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said.
It was his first time back since his removal on 13 January 2025.
Obasa arrived at the complex with more than 11 police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office, ignoring his colleagues who were seen deliberating in the Assembly’s garden before his entrance.
His return follows a dramatic turn of events at the Assembly, where the security details of the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were reportedly withdrawn.
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The Sultanate Council has formally declared that the hunt for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH will begin on Friday, February 28.
The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, encouraged Muslims to look up at the sky on Friday in anticipation of the new moon in a statement issued Thursday.
He instructed those who spot the moon to report their sightings to the nearest District or Village Head.
Once reported, the sightings will be relayed to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for a formal declaration.
To streamline the process, the Sultanate Council has shared the following contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
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The impeached Speaker it was gathered came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives.
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