The Federal Executive Council yesterday approved a new policy that will see any whistle-blower being rewarded with as much as 5 % of recovered loot. Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, who disclosed this to state house correspondents, said the policy which was devised by her ministry, is to encourage anyone with information about corrupt practices to share it with the government. (more…)
The Cable reports that associates of the former governor said the court ruled that Ibori be released before his confiscation trial begins. Vanguard also confirms that the former governor was subsequently released from custody shortly after the ruling. (more…)
Adam Saleh, a YouTube star, revealed through his twitter account that he and a friend were kicked off a flight after he spoke Arabic with his mother on the phone. According to the videos he shared on Twitter, after the call, some white flight passengers became uncomfortable and complained to the airline staff thereby leading to the ejection. (more…)
Awesome! So cool Nigerians needs to support creativity or what do you think? If this were done in a foreign country it will be worth more than $4,000
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has described himself as “God’s anointed”, warning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to come after him at its peril. Fayose said as things are currently, the anti-graft agency cannot prosecute any meaningful fight against corruption. “If they have studied me very well, they would have stopped running after God’s anointed,” read a statement issued on Fayose’s behalf by Lere Olayinka, his spokesman. (more…)
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