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Ghost Workers: ICPC Arraigns Payroll Head, 2 others
The Head of Payroll Department of the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), Bida, Niger State, Sadiq A. Sadiq, has been arraigned before Hon. Justice Abdullahi Mika’ilu of High Court 4 sitting in Minna, Niger State by ICPC, ...
The Head of Payroll Department of the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), Bida, Niger State, Sadiq A. Sadiq, has been arraigned before Hon. Justice Abdullahi Mika’ilu of High Court 4 sitting in Minna, Niger State by ICPC, ...
... for allegedly inserting names of three ghost workers into the payroll of the Medical Centre.
Also arraigned before the trial judge were the Head of Internal Audit, Awesu M. Bababida, and one Ihuoma Mirian, a staff of the Centre.
Also arraigned before the trial judge were the Head of Internal Audit, Awesu M. Bababida, and one Ihuoma Mirian, a staff of the Centre.
The trio colluded to use the ghost workers’ names and syphoned monies to the tune of N17.5 million into personal use, knowingly very well that the three names never existed.
For full report, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/09/20/gho…
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For full report, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/09/20/gho…
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FEC Approves National Ethics & Integrity Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its (2020) 20th meeting, held Wednesday, 19th August, 2020, has approved the National Ethics and Integrity Policy. The Policy, which is the brainchild of ICPC was was co-sponsored by ...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its (2020) 20th meeting, held Wednesday, 19th August, 2020, has approved the National Ethics and Integrity Policy. The Policy, which is the brainchild of ICPC was was co-sponsored by ...
... the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and National Orientation Agency (NOA).
The Policy was approved for the good and ethical conduct of the Nigerian citizenry.
The Policy was approved for the good and ethical conduct of the Nigerian citizenry.
The Policy, according to ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, is “a befitting follow-up to the National Values Curriculum initiative”, adding that, “the policy coming at ICPC’s 20th Anniversary and Nigeria’s 60th year of nationhood is timely”.
ICPC quizzes NDDC Directors, other Officials
ICPC has quizzed top management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over allegations of various acts of corruption such as diversion of funds, procurement fraud and misappropriation of the agency’s Covid-19 funds.
ICPC has quizzed top management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over allegations of various acts of corruption such as diversion of funds, procurement fraud and misappropriation of the agency’s Covid-19 funds.
Some directors of NDDC were interrogated at the Commission’s headquarters recently, after months of intelligence gathering, following the receipt of petitions from Nigerians on the alleged illegalities and contracts fraud by some officials of the agency.
Top officials of the agency are being investigated for their complicity in an alleged diversion of N5.474 billion meant for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers handling the Covid-19 pandemic in the nine states of NDDC.
ICPC Nabs 25 Drivers’ License Fraudsters
ICPC, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has arrested 25 officials of Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), FRSC, ...
ICPC, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has arrested 25 officials of Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), FRSC, ...
.... Motor Vehicle Licensing Authority (MVLA), and other persons in connection with drivers’ license and vehicle particulars fraud in Lagos State.
The operation was conducted in Ikeja, Somolu, Eti-Osa, and Anthony Drivers’ License Centres. Other places were Ojo, Oshodi, University of Lagos, Surulere, Agege and Coker centres in Lagos State.
TYPES OF PETITIONS INVESTIGATED BY ICPC
1. Petitions involving public officers and government institutions (MDAs)
2. Petitions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs).
3. Petitions alleging living above means. …
1. Petitions involving public officers and government institutions (MDAs)
2. Petitions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs).
3. Petitions alleging living above means. …
4. Petitions involving misappropriation/ embezzlement/ diversion of public funds.
5. Abuse of office
6. Bribery and gratification
7. Money laundering
8. Cross border fraud
9. Report for Asset Recovery
10. Visa fraud / Public Institution certificate forgery
5. Abuse of office
6. Bribery and gratification
7. Money laundering
8. Cross border fraud
9. Report for Asset Recovery
10. Visa fraud / Public Institution certificate forgery
TYPES OF PETITIONS NOT HANDLED BY ICPC.
1. Matters on disputes between two individuals or entities
2. Criminal breach of trust by individuals or entities
3. Internet scam ( yahoo yahoo)
4. Bank transactions errors
5. Land disputes between two parties
1. Matters on disputes between two individuals or entities
2. Criminal breach of trust by individuals or entities
3. Internet scam ( yahoo yahoo)
4. Bank transactions errors
5. Land disputes between two parties
ICPC, NUC move against Illegal Degree Schools, Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions
ICPC has said that it would begin clamping down on illegal degree awarding institutions as well as tackle the problem of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
ICPC has said that it would begin clamping down on illegal degree awarding institutions as well as tackle the problem of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The plan to tackle the problem of fake degrees and sexual harassment was reached with the management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) during a courtesy visit to ICPC’s headquarters, Abuja, recently.
Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Rashid Adamu, who led the delegation to ICPC lamented that schools that award higher degrees within six months and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in less than one year had become common in Nigeria.
Do you know that you can send a petition and get updates about #ICPC’s activities through its Mobile App? Download ”Wahala Dey" on Playstore for Android and App Store for IOS. #ICPCMobileApp #IntegrityPays
After downloading the App from your respective stores, you have to register using your name, username, e-mail address and password. Thereafter, you will be able to send petitions or iReports through the App.
The Mobile App ”Wahala Dey” is just another channel through which the Commission receives petitions and updates the public about its activities.#ICPCMobileApp
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Our Obligation is to enforce the law and not embarrass anyone–ICPC Chairman
Chairman of ICPC,Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye has said that the Commission does not take pleasure in embarrassing people as her obligation is solely to enforce the law no matter how unpleasant. #IntegrityPays
Chairman of ICPC,Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye has said that the Commission does not take pleasure in embarrassing people as her obligation is solely to enforce the law no matter how unpleasant. #IntegrityPays
He made this revelation when he played host to the Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals (CCMDFTH), Dr. Jaf Momoh and his team who visited the Commission recently.
Prof. Owasanoye, who was reacting to an allegation by the Committee that frivolous and malicious petitions against medical institutions were undermining progressive reforms by some CMDs, ...
N60m Fraud: Ex-Director Finance of Niger Delta Ministry to Serve One Year Jail Term, Forfeit Assets
An FCT High Court, has sentenced a former Director Finance of the Niger Delta Ministry, Mr. Ayinla Abibu, to one-yr imprisonment as well as the forfeiture of two plots of land in
An FCT High Court, has sentenced a former Director Finance of the Niger Delta Ministry, Mr. Ayinla Abibu, to one-yr imprisonment as well as the forfeiture of two plots of land in
... Kubwa and Bwari of Abuja. The convict was charged by ICPC for embezzling the sum of N60 Million from the Federal Government through the use of a front company, Zeocat Nigeria Limited, in March, 2014.
Abibu was charged before Hon Justice Olukayode Adeniyi for defrauding the FG in collusion with a former Principal Accountant in the Ministry, Mr. Kabiru Poloma, by fraudulently withdrawing money from the Constituency Project account of the Ministry domiciled in the CBN.
Court jails Assistant Director 12 Years over N5m Fraud
An FCT High Court, Abuja, has sentenced an Assistant Director, Alexander Micah Paman, to 12 years imprisonment for defrauding the Federal Government of N5 million.
An FCT High Court, Abuja, has sentenced an Assistant Director, Alexander Micah Paman, to 12 years imprisonment for defrauding the Federal Government of N5 million.
Paman, a civil servant and former Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja, was charged before Justice O. A. Adeniyi, by ICPC for misappropriating N5 million.
He was alleged to have made false retirement of N4.9 million for the N5 million approved by the Permanent Secretary on 4th December 2014 for the observance of the International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th 2014, contrary to Section 16 of the ICPC Act, 2000.
Corruption Remains Scourge to Development, says VP Osinbajo
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said that Without effectively combating corruption and illicit financial flows; promoting international cooperation for asset recovery and returns; ...
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said that Without effectively combating corruption and illicit financial flows; promoting international cooperation for asset recovery and returns; ...
... corruption remains a scourge to our development yearnings and developing countries cannot achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Prof. Osinbajo made this remark recently at the opening ceremony of the Africa Regional Webinar titled, “Combating Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows: New Measures and Strategies”, organized by ICPC as part of activities marking its 20th anniversary.
ICPC declares Former Staff Wanted
The person whose picture appears below, Gloria Obioma Elih, is hereby declared WANTED by ICPC.
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The person whose picture appears below, Gloria Obioma Elih, is hereby declared WANTED by ICPC.
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Criminal charges were filed by ICPC against Elih, a former staff of ICPC, before an FCT High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Adeniyi for allegedly demanding and receiving gratification from officials of Federal Ministry of Water Resources who were being investigated.
She is declared wanted as all efforts to serve her and procure her attendance in court have proved abortive.
For more, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/06/30/icp…
For more, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/06/30/icp…
>>>News Release: ICPC announces the appointment of Mrs. Azuka Chinelo Ogugua as the Acting Head of Public Enlightenment Department and Spokesperson for the Commission.
Mrs. Ogugua takes over from Mrs. Rasheedat Adunni Okoduwa, mni, the outgoing Director, Public Enlightenment, who retires from the services of the Commission after attaining 60 years of age stipulated for retirement.
Until her current appointment, she was the Deputy Head of Education Department, in ICPC.
For full release, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/06/26/icp…
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For full release, visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/06/26/icp…
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ICPC unearths N250m Fraud in UDUTH
In its continuing effort to rid public sector institutions of corruption and related fraud, ICPC has uncovered the diversion of a huge sum of money belonging to the Federal Government into private pockets. #Thread #IntegrityPays
In its continuing effort to rid public sector institutions of corruption and related fraud, ICPC has uncovered the diversion of a huge sum of money belonging to the Federal Government into private pockets. #Thread #IntegrityPays
The money, in the sum of over Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N250m) was diverted from the personnel cost account of the Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto State.
ICPC intelligence-led investigation revealed that the fraud was carried out when deductions meant for third parties such as the State Board of Internal Revenue and over-payment deductions were diverted on IPPIS & channelled into the private accounts of an individual & a company.
ICPC arraigns Former Lecturer over N6m Fraud
A former lecturer with the Waziri Ummaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Mohammed Sani Nuhu, has been arraigned in court by ICPC for allegedly defrauding the school of N6 million.
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A former lecturer with the Waziri Ummaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Mohammed Sani Nuhu, has been arraigned in court by ICPC for allegedly defrauding the school of N6 million.
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ICPC, in a four-count charge, filed before Justice Usman Hassan, of the Kebbi State High Court, accused Mr. Nuhu of abuse of office when he allegedly diverted N6 million meant for attending a conference and paying for his post graduate studies, into personal use.
Counsel to ICPC, Mashkur Salisu, told the court that his offence violated Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and Section 311 of the Penal Code.
ICPC arrests Primary School Teacher, GTB Officials, Lawyer over N550m Money Laundering
ICPC has arrested a primary school teacher, Mrs. Roseline Uche Egbuha, three staff of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and a lawyer for allegedly laundering N550 million. #Thread #IntegrityPays
ICPC has arrested a primary school teacher, Mrs. Roseline Uche Egbuha, three staff of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and a lawyer for allegedly laundering N550 million. #Thread #IntegrityPays
Mrs. Egbuha, a teacher with Ozala Primary School, Abagana, Anambra State, was earlier arrested in 2019 by ICPC and granted bail,after an investigation into her financial transactions consequent upon the receipt of a petition,had shown her alleged involvement in money laundering.
Also in ICPC custody are a Compliance officer of GTB, Beckley Ojo, an Operations Manager, Chisomaga Daly-Okoro, a staff of the legal dept. of the bank,Sarah Ugamah & a lawyer to GTB Nsikak Udoh.
They were alleged to have connived with the sch. teacher to perpetrate the fraud.
They were alleged to have connived with the sch. teacher to perpetrate the fraud.
ICPC seizes Multi-Million Naira Landed Property from Bauchi State Governor
Pursuant to its powers contained in Section 45 (4)(a-c) of the Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Act, 2000, ICPC has seized a multi-million naira property belonging to the Bauchi State Governor,
Pursuant to its powers contained in Section 45 (4)(a-c) of the Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Act, 2000, ICPC has seized a multi-million naira property belonging to the Bauchi State Governor,
Senator Bala Mohammed, formerly Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The property which houses Zinaria International School is located at Plot 298 Wuye District, Cadastral Zone B3, FCT, Abuja.
The property which houses Zinaria International School is located at Plot 298 Wuye District, Cadastral Zone B3, FCT, Abuja.
Intelligence-led investigation revealed that Senator Mohammed in his capacity as the FCT Minister, had allocated the said property to a school that had himself and family members as directors and shareholders, despite an existing right of the Fed. Min. of Agric. over the land.
ICPC Act at 20! – Overview of the Act
The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 is exactly 20 years old today. Let us examine the highlights of the Act pointing out its unique features and provisions. #Thread #ICPCAct2000
The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 is exactly 20 years old today. Let us examine the highlights of the Act pointing out its unique features and provisions. #Thread #ICPCAct2000
Section 5(1) of the Act confers on an officer of the Commission when investigating or prosecuting a case of corruption with all the powers and immunities of a Police officer under the Police Act and any other laws conferring power on the Police or law enforcement agents.
Section 6 (a) – (f): Duties of the Commission include:
To receive and investigate complaints from members of the public on allegations of corrupt practices and in appropriate cases prosecute the offenders.
To receive and investigate complaints from members of the public on allegations of corrupt practices and in appropriate cases prosecute the offenders.
N2.5bn Fraud: You have a Case to Answer, Court tells Kawu
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the suspended Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, to defend his alleged involvement in the N2.5bn Digital Switch-Over (DSO) fraud.
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the suspended Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, to defend his alleged involvement in the N2.5bn Digital Switch-Over (DSO) fraud.
Kawu, the late Chairman of Pinnacle Communications Ltd, Mr. Lucky Omoluwa, and the Chief Operating Officer of the same company, Mr. Dipo Onifade, were jointly charged before Justice Folashade Ogunbanjo-Giwa, by ICPC for allegedly misapplying N2.5b seed grant released to NBC by FG
ICPC, in a 12-count charge, accused them of abuse of office, money laundering and misleading a public officer with the intent to defraud the federal govt., in contravention of Section 26 (1) (c) of the ICPC Act, 2000 and punishable under Section 19 of the same law.
Court grants ICPC Bench Warrant to arrest 2 Sri Lanka Nationals
ICPC has secured a bench warrant to arrest two nationals of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for their failure to appear in court to take their plea in a criminal matter.
ICPC has secured a bench warrant to arrest two nationals of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for their failure to appear in court to take their plea in a criminal matter.
The bench warrant was issued by Hon. Justice O. O. Goodluck of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 4, sitting in Maitama, Abuja.
The two Sri Lankans Messrs Saththiyaraj Kantharasaand Vinith Ukantharasa and a Nigerian national Anthony Adetokunboh ...
The two Sri Lankans Messrs Saththiyaraj Kantharasaand Vinith Ukantharasa and a Nigerian national Anthony Adetokunboh ...
... who are the 1st, 2nd 3rd accused persons respectively, were scheduled to appear before the court on allegations bordering on forgery of travel documents and criminal conspiracy.
For more, please visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/05/13/cou…
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For more, please visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/05/13/cou…
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ICPC has Powers to Investigate Certificate Forgery, Court tells Obono-Obla
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has quashed the claim by the suspended Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Mr. Ekoi Obono-Obla, ...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has quashed the claim by the suspended Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Mr. Ekoi Obono-Obla, ...
... that ICPC does not have the powers to investigate the allegation of certificate forgery leveled against him.
The court,presided over by Justice N. E. Maha, also in the same sitting, dismissed the allegation of abuse of fundamental human rights filed against ICPC by Mr. Obla.
The court,presided over by Justice N. E. Maha, also in the same sitting, dismissed the allegation of abuse of fundamental human rights filed against ICPC by Mr. Obla.
The former SPIP Chairman was arrested by ICPC operatives in March, 2020, after being declared wanted in October last year by the Commission, for repeatedly failing to honour invitations sent to him.
For full release, please visit:
icpc.gov.ng/2020/05/07/icp…
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For full release, please visit:
icpc.gov.ng/2020/05/07/icp…
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ICPC draws up Guidelines for PTF Management of COVID-19 Relief Funds
Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has drawn up corruption prevention guidelines for the management of relief funds by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, has drawn up corruption prevention guidelines for the management of relief funds by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
The guidelines are in furtherance of the objective for which the Commission recently set up a monitoring team to collaborate with the PTF in ensuring the transparent utilization of funds, donations & other receipts mobilized towards combating the outbreak of Covid-19 in Nigeria.
For full details, please visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/05/06/icp…
#DoTheRightThing #IntegrityPays #COVID19Nigeria
#DoTheRightThing #IntegrityPays #COVID19Nigeria
ICPC calls on the general public to report any form of corrupt practices in the on-going distribution of palliatives for the
COVID 19, especially the Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT).
COVID 19, especially the Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT).
Note that the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) and Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management & Social Development have not authorised any form of deductions in the CCT.
Alleged infractions in the implementation of the COVID 19 intervention will be investigated, and prosecuted where necessary.
Report all corrupt acts to ICPC on this Toll -free line: 0800 - 2255 - 4272 or email info@icpc.gov.ng
#DoTheRightThing #IntegrityPays
Report all corrupt acts to ICPC on this Toll -free line: 0800 - 2255 - 4272 or email info@icpc.gov.ng
#DoTheRightThing #IntegrityPays
COVID-19 Pandemic: ICPC sets up Funds Monitoring Team
ICPC in the execution of its preventive mandate in Section 6 (b)-(d) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, has set up an independent COVID-19 Funds Monitoring Team charged with the prevention ...
ICPC in the execution of its preventive mandate in Section 6 (b)-(d) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, has set up an independent COVID-19 Funds Monitoring Team charged with the prevention ...
... of possible financial abuses that may arise in the management of the Covid-19 special intervention funds.
The Team will monitor the disbursement and utilisation of the funds, donations and other receipts mobilised towards combating the outbreak of Covid 19 in the country.
The Team will monitor the disbursement and utilisation of the funds, donations and other receipts mobilised towards combating the outbreak of Covid 19 in the country.
The Team will deploy appropriate strategy to prevent incidences of corruption that may have negative impact on the efforts of government to deal effectively with the pandemic.
For full report, please visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/04/09/cov…
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For full report, please visit: icpc.gov.ng/2020/04/09/cov…
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