…He posited that corruption did not begin only with the taking of bribes or diversion of public funds, but could also manifest through abuse of office, conflict of interest, favouritism, manipulation of official processes and deliberate disregard for established rules and procedures. Shehu therefore charged officers to…

…removal of fuel subsidies rescued the nation from severe fiscal distress and redirected public funds toward critical infrastructure and productive sectors. The President's position was presented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, who represented Tinubu on Tuesday at the s…

…public contracts, money laundering, conferring undue advantage, and unlawful handling of public funds during his time as Kaduna State governor.Separately, the Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count amended charge against him, accusing him of unlawfully recording telephone conversations linked to Nati…

…2027 election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for politicians to stop stealing public funds, saying politicians remain the major problem confronting the country. Obi made the remarks during Sunday’s worship service at Koinonia Global, where he was acknowledged by the founder of […] The post ‘Pray for politician…

…warned that NISDAN will petition the EFCC and ICPC where evidence of diverted public funds is foundPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and internatio…

…the basic pay of a governor may appear modest, it represents only a fraction of the public funds required to run Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and official travel. The broader question, therefore, is not simply how much governors earn as salaries, but how much it costs taxpayers to maintain the offices they occ…

…rapidly scale victim recruitment and fund movement. “Corruption and Misappropriation of Public Funds Analysis highlighted persistent vulnerabilities in public sector financial management, including the diversion of state and local government funds through accounts of finance officers and associated third parties. “Proc…

…asked. He said the government should not focus on what the payments are called because public funds were still being used to cover the gap between the cost of petrol and its selling price. Atiku said his proposed economic recovery programme would not bring back the former subsidy system, which he described as open-ende…

The 36 state governors are facing growing pressure to account for how they have spent public funds disbursed as revenue by the Federation Account Allocation Committee in the last three years, The PUNCH reports. This scrutiny follows the revelation that the Federation Account disbursed about N47tn to the three tiers of…

…rising government revenues alongside worsening hardship would raise questions about how public funds were being deployed. “The real test of the post-subsidy era should be whether Nigerians can feel a tangible improvement in their lives,” he said.

…the confidence reposed in them by the electorate, warning them against mismanaging public funds. He said the chairmen must understand that local government administration was no longer about sharing money but about providing effective governance and addressing the needs of the people at the grassroots. “The position of…

…substantial national resources, was the result of deliberate diversion and theft of public funds, a pattern he said he intended to break.Peter Obi, who resigned from the Labour Party and was ratified as the NDC presidential candidate in May 2026, is among the other opposition figures expected to contest the 2027 genera…

…warned against the alleged use of security spending as a vehicle for diverting public funds, stressing that the lives and property of Nigerians should not become a means of personal enrichment by public officials. He said, “Government officials must not use security as a means to siphon money. They cannot use the lives…

…and pensioners.The statement also urged greater transparency in the management of public funds, saying available resources should be channelled towards clearing outstanding gratuity and pension payments without further delay.2 Pension Companies Merge, Announce New NameEarlier, Legit.ng reported that two of Nigeria's es…

…refineries, arguing that the President should privatise the facilities and redirect public funds to other areas of the economy. Kunle said the country had spent years attempting to revive the refineries without making them profitable, stressing that the president should not continue along the same path adopted by previ…

…for the launch of an immediate joint probe into vote-buying, violence and misuse of public funds in Osun 2026, the tracing of illicit financial flows and preservation of digital, banking and video evidence, arrest and prosecute suspects, including sponsors and facilitators, audit compliance with campaign finance laws u…

In a Shariah state where adultery, promiscuity are prohibited, using public funds to facilitate marriage is a component of good governance - Sheik Gumi Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, has backed the mass weddings carried out by some Northern state governors. In a post shared on Facebook, Gumi said in a Shariah stat…

…allowed to do while living in the country. The restrictions include claiming benefits, public funds, or a state pension, as well as working as a professional sportsperson.

…constitutionally empowered to represent the people, defend the Constitution, appropriate public funds, conduct oversight and hold the Executive accountable. At moments of national difficulty, Parliament must be present,” the lawmakers declared, adding that, “Nigeria’s democracy must be protected before it is too late.“

…exemplary and aggravated damages for what it described as the unlawful interference with public funds, in addition to the cost of the litigation.The legal action follows the EFCC's confirmation that it froze the account as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of about ₦11 billion in Ecology F…

…also urged the board to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. “Public resources, capital projects, intervention funds, research initiatives and institutional investments must translate into measurable improvements in skills acquisition, institutional performance, youth employment and…

…who facilitated its operations, who failed in their responsibilities, whether public funds were released or expended, and whether politically exposed persons or senior public officials played any direct or indirect role. “We are concerned that the committee failed to rigorously question police investigators regarding t…

…acquitted him on 10 of the 11 counts bordering on alleged corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgment of Justice Chizoba Oji, who found Onadeko guilty on one count of making inconsistent statements during an ICPC investigation and sentenced him to nine months’ imprisonment with an…

…to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over ₦6.79 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or misapplied within the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs.” The grave allegations are documented in the latest Annual Report of the Auditor-General of the Federation publish…

…healthcare system.She reaffirmed KHETFUND’s commitment to accountability and value for public funds through regular monitoring and post-funding verification exercises, noting that such assessments ensure projects are executed according to approved specifications and deliver the intended benefits to healthcare facilitie…