…laws. “Accounting Officers are invited to note that it is an offence under the ICPC Act 2000 to award or sign any contract without budgetary provision, approval and cash backing,” the circular stated. To improve budget execution, the government directed all MDAs to submit annual cash plans and quarterly cash plans for…

…the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN. “Following receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, ordered the immediate arrest of the four officers and directed that they be subjec…

…on Data Protection and Privacy for officers and staff of the Commission held at the ICPC Headquarters, Abuja. The programme, themed “Responsible Data Handling: Strengthening Accountability and Preserving Public Trust through Data Protection,” was organised to deepen awareness of responsible data management and strength…

…and is currently being investigated by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) originated from Buhari-led government. The Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives in Abuja, on Friday, July 24. Yakubu said the PFIPC's institutional o…

…and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Looking ahead, the Commission outlined three upcoming initiatives including a health initiative set to be launched within three months with a pilot program to provide free health insurance to 30,000 low-income retirees, aged…

…had publicly reacted to Falana’s decision to withdraw from the case. Sowore challenges ICPC Also, human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, challenged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to release the full, unedited video of its interr…

Fake agency: ICPC grills Femi Gbajabiamila The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, July 21, went before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to answer questions over his alleged investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Prom…

…said. “The President has ordered that a special investigation be carried out by the ICPC.” According to him, the fresh investigation could result in more individuals being invited if the evidence so warrants. “If there are persons of interest who were invited for the investigation and if that special investigation take…

…for directing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged scandal, describing the directive as “a vital first step.” However, he argued that the current investigative framework could undermine public confidence in the outcome, i…

…N20m bail The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today arraigned former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, money laundering…

…allegedly submitted during his nomination and screening for ministerial appointment. The ICPC had earlier secured a remand order against Nnaji, after informing the court that he repeatedly failed to honour invitations extended to him in the course of its investigation. He subsequently challenged the order authorising h…

…Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the fictitious agency. The president gave the ICPC 30 days to complete the investigation . The post Alleged fake agency scam: Police to arraign Adeniyi Ade…

…the directive by President Bola Tinubu to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter and come up with a report within 30 days. Some of the civil society organizations and lawyers wanted Tinubu to suspend Gbajabiamila from office to engender unfettered investigation of the allegations.…

…fully with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to unravel how the "ghost" agency secured a whopping N1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. Adeyemi who spoke from his hideout, during an explosive social media interview with internet personality, VeryDarkMan, stated that he…

…The court directive was very clear: he should have unfettered access to health care. The ICPC is interpreting the order too narrowly,” she said. According to her, the family had requested a 5 p.m. hospital appointment to avoid crowds, but the visit was rescheduled by authorities to a busier morning period. “Mallam was…

…fully with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC to unravel how the "ghost" agency secured a whopping N1.3 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. Adeyemi's declaration came on the heels of a 30-day ultimatum issued by President Bola Tinubu to the ICPC to investigate the council,…

…present their cases. Nnaji also denied allegations that he avoided invitations from the ICPC or attempted to evade law enforcement. The statement said the former minister remained accessible and continued to participate openly in political and public activities, arguing that claims that he was in hiding were inconsiste…

…shortly after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the arrest of El-Rufai’s personal physician, Prof. Bello Abubakar. She told reporters that the former governor, who she said is managing high blood pressure and high blood sugar, has been unable to receive proper medi…

…scandal to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), arguing that the presidency cannot credibly investigate a scandal in which it is itself at the centre of the allegations. For the ADC, the issue boils down to one question: can a government investigate allegations that reach into…

…statutory obligation to respect the rights and welfare of persons in its custody. The ICPC disclosed that the Kaduna State High Court had fixed July 6, 7 and 8, 2026, for the accelerated hearing of criminal charges against the former governor but that he failed to appear on the first day of proceedings. According to th…

According to the party, ICPC officials rejected the recommendation and insisted on returning him to custody. The ADC further claimed that protests by El-Rufai's wife and personal physician over the decision led to a confrontation during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor arrested. "Against the hospital’s advic…

…allegedly forged documents." The statement added that President Tinubu directed the ICPC to investigate not only the activities of the principal suspect and his collaborators but also the broader circumstances that enabled the alleged scheme. "The investigation is to examine the provenance and use of false official doc…

…consequences for national development and governance. Agbamuche-Mbu commended ICPC for facilitating the workshop, describing it as "an initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of electoral personnel, sharing best practices and developing practical recommendations to guide officials during elections". She disclose…

…disclosed this in a performance report obtained by our correspondent on Sunday. The ICPC said, "Cash recovered within the review period amounted to N5,789,681,925.02." The commission said the recovery formed part of broader efforts to safeguard public funds, strengthen institutional integrity and promote transparency a…

…(EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) constitutes an indispensable pillar of Nigeria's national security strategy. The EFCC recorded significant successes between January and April 2026, securing 915 convictions in cas…