The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has called for the quick passage of the bill to establish the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.

This came on the heel of the statement by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, who blamed the stealing of billions of naira from public coffers on the inefficiency of government’s financial management agencies.

Tambuwal, who spoke in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency organized by the House Committee on Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes, said that the proposed Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency would fight the present dubious accounting procedures and help reduce the recklessness with which funds are being stolen. Continue reading “CACOL advocates quick passage of NFIU Bill”

Culled from iReports.com
Posted date: January 26, 2014 In: Crime, Latest, Politics, Press Releases | comment : 0

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has faulted the nomination of the former Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Boni Haruna in the ministerial list of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The President has sent a list of twelve ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Speaking on behalf of the Coalition, its Executive Chairman, Debo Adeniran condemned the choice of Boni Haruna and averred that his nomination makes a mess of the anti-corruption war of the federal government. Continue reading “Ministerial List: CACOL Faults Boni Haruna’s Nomination”

Society – Few days ago, President Jonathan gave assent to the bill that criminalises same-sex relationships in the country putting paid to all the hullabaloo about gay legal rights in Nigeria. The activities now attract 14 years in prison. The law also prescribed a ten-year jail term for membership or encouragement of gay clubs and groups. Hitherto, members express their belief in the open with pride. To them, GAY means God Accepts You, God Adores You and God Affirms You; where DIVA means Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed.

Just as the National Assembly and indeed the President are receiving pats on the back from Nigerians for tightening laws against homosexuality, there are condemnations by the United Nations’ Ban Ki-moon; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and British PM David Cameron. They consider the new law as an embarrassment to the European community. The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon in a statement released by his media aide opined that the development could fuel violence and risks obstructing an effective HIV/AIDS response in the country. Continue reading “Anti-gay law Nigeria: End of road for gay members?”

Few days ago, President Jonathan gave assent to the bill that criminalises same-sex relationships  in the country putting paid to all the hullabaloo about gay legal rights in Nigeria. The activities now attract 14 years in prison. The law also prescribed a ten-year jail term for membership or encouragement of gay clubs and groups. Hitherto, members express their belief in the open with pride.  To them, GAY means God Accepts You, God Adores You and God Affirms You; where DIVA means Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed.

Just as the National Assembly and indeed the President are receiving pats on the back from Nigerians  for tightening laws against homosexuality, there are condemnations by the United Nations’ Ban Ki-moon; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and British PM David Cameron. They consider the new law as an embarrassment to the European community. The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon in a statement released by his media aide opined that the development could fuel violence and risks obstructing an effective HIV/AIDS response in the country. Continue reading “Anti-gay law: End of road for gay members?”

January 15, 2014 15:25

NANFeatures/Vol. 8/No. 19/2014 (Jan. 15)

By Funmilola Gboteku, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Unarguably, corruption is one of the greatest threats to the socio-economic and political development of any nation.

Observers insist that the fight against corruption in Nigeria has remained a major challenge facing successive administrations.

They stress that Nigeria has been rated low in the fight against corruption, citing a report of Transparency International which indicates that the country currently occupies 144^th position in the global corruption ranking.

The concerned observers concede that although Nigeria has made some efforts to tackle the menace in the past, very little achievement has been recorded. Continue reading “FEATURES: Tackling corruption in Nigeria”