CACOL Condemns Buhari’s Appointment As UNN Governing Council Member
Posted by: Newsdiaryonline Posted date: April 09, 2013
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned the appointment of the former Speaker House of Representatives, Alhaji Salisu Buhari, as a member of the Governing Council of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, in Abuja, President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the composition and appointments of the chairmen and members of the governing councils for some federal universities. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has Prof. Emeka Enejere as the Chairman of Council, while Alhaji Salisu Buhari, Chador Labar, Harison Onwu, and Chief Akin Taiwo are members. Continue reading “CACOL Condemns Buhari’s Appointment As UNN Governing Council Member”
KEKE NAPEP BAN: CACOL SLAMS LAGOS GOVERNMENT
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned in strong terms, the anti-poor policies, pro-capitalist tendencies and the tyrannical government of Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola in Lagos State.
This came on the heel of the ban on Tricycles on the major roads in the State.
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, at a press briefing yesterday, said the state government has banned the Tricycles popularly called Keke Napep from plying major roads in the state, saying their operations constitute nuisance on the state roads. Continue reading “KEKE NAPEP BAN: CACOL SLAMS LAGOS GOVERNMENT”
EFCC, OGD and Politics of Prosecution
It is a well known fact that corruption and impunity are at the core of Nigeria’s political and socio-economic ills. The undesirable wholesome effects of corruption, no doubt, provoke damning condemnation of any person alleged of corruption even before such allegation is proven in the court of law. To this extent, ‘presumption of guilt’ has become a burden to which public officers accused of corruption must contend with. Indeed, while it is necessary to sustain the tempo of public resentment against the scourge of corruption in Nigeria, if that would truly serve the interest of justice at the end, it is increasingly becoming a source of concern that an accused may suffer grossly and unjustly before the conclusion of corruption trial. Continue reading “EFCC, OGD and Politics of Prosecution”
Probe Obasanjo now: CACOL tells FG
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The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has called on the Federal Government to expedite action at prosecuting former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the financial malpractices he perpetuated during his eight year regime.
This call followed the statement credited to the former president asking the FG to prosecute him for all wrongs done in his administration rather than prosecuting his aides. Obasanjo allegedly made this statement at the 50th Birthday Anniversary of the former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili. Continue reading “Probe Obasanjo now: CACOL tells FG”
WHAT IS FASHOLA HIDING?
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the investigate the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN over the allegations of massive corruption perpetrated in the state.
This call came at the heel of the statement credited to the Lagos State Chapter Peoples Democratic Party. The party, through its Chairman Chief Tunji Shelle, had said that it was convinced of massive corruption in the administration of the state under Governor Fashola. Continue reading “WHAT IS FASHOLA HIDING?”
… As CACOL Backs Call For Probe
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The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has thrown its weight behind the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s call for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, over the allegations of massive corruption perpetrated in the state.
Speaking on behalf of CACOL, its Executive Chairman, Debo Adeniran, averred that Shelle’s allegation of massive corruption in the Centre of Excellence corroborated CACOL’s petition to the EFCC and therefore called on the anti-graft agency to begin investigation into the allegations without further delay. Continue reading “… As CACOL Backs Call For Probe”
CACOL wants Gov. Fashola to respond to corruption allegations
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Lagos, May 6, 2013 (NAN) The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) on Monday urged Lagos State Government to defend itself over the allegations of corruption against it.
In a statement in Lagos, the Executive Chairman of CACOL, Mr Debo Adeniran, urged the State Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), to render his administration’s stewardship so far to the people of the state. Continue reading “CACOL wants Gov. Fashola to respond to corruption allegations”
Group meets KAI, police over assault on PUNCHman
Group meets KAI, police over assault on PUNCHman
May 2, 2013 by Comfort Oseghale Leave a Comment
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Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders on Tuesday met with officials of Kick Against Indiscipline and the Lagos State Police Command over the assault on a PUNCH photojournalist, Mr. Goke Famadewa.
Famadewa was attacked two weeks ago by officers of KAI and the police attached to the Taskforce on Environmental Offences Unit for taking pictures of illegal structures being demolished at Sandgrouse, Igbosere, Lagos Island.
Executive Director of Cacol, Mr. Debo Adediran, expressed displeasure over the incident. Continue reading “Group meets KAI, police over assault on PUNCHman”
Probe Obasanjo now,CACOL tells Jonathan
Posted by admin on April 30, 2013 in nigerian news |
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders,CACOL, has asked the Federal Government to prosecute former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his mismanagement of the country’s finances while in power.
Obasanjo had on Sunday at the 50th birthday anniversary of the former Minister of Education, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, called on President Goodluck Jonathan administration to probe him and not those who served under him during his government. Continue reading “Probe Obasanjo now,CACOL tells Jonathan”