Ogala Emmanuel and Ben Ezeamalu

Published: January 12,2013

It has been one year since Nigerians, under the banner of #OccupyNaija, protested against misgovernment and massive corruption. 

Three months before, Nigerians began speculating about it. The Nigerian government, anticipating the catastrophe it might bring, began consultations and dialogue with civil society. Nigerians were however shocked when in the early hours of January 1, 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan announced the removal of subsidy from petroleum products.

The president’s New Year announcement meant that PMS, which sold for N65 a litre – with subsidy – would go for N141, more than a hundred per cent increase. Continue reading “#OccupyNigeria: One year later, the gains, the losses”

TEMITOPE OGUNBANKE January 11, 2013

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the $1.5billion foreign loan purportedly sought by the corporation to settle unpaid fuel supply bills being owed some commodity trading houses.

CACOL, in a statement by its Executive Chairman, Comrade Debo Adeniran, said the purported foreign loan by the NNPC is another avenue to fritter away the nation’s resources. Continue reading “CACOL flays NNPC over reckless borrowing”

January 11, 2013 by Sodiq Oyeleke

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders has faulted the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for the $1.5bn foreign loan from local and international banks.

The NNPC reportedly took the loan to settle unpaid fuel supply bills owed some commodity trading houses. Continue reading “CACOL condemns NNPC over $1.5bn foreign loan”

Posted by: Newsdiaryonline Posted date: January 10, 2013

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned the Nigerian  National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the $1.5bn foreign loan purportedly sought by the corporation to settle unpaid fuel supply bills being owed some commodity trading houses.

Reacting to the news, the Executive Chairman of the Coalition, Debo Adeniran noted that the purported foreign loan by the NNPC is another avenue to fritter the nation’s resources into private pockets. Continue reading “CACOL Slams NNPC over “Reckless Borrowing””

January 3, 2013 by Friday Olokor, Simon Utebor and Ade Adesomoju

 

Minister of Information, Labaran Maku

Nigerian Bar Association and two prominent legal practitioners, Prof. Itsay Sagay (SAN) and Mr. Bamidele Aturu, on Tuesday berated the Federal Government over its failure to enforce the sale of petrol at N97.

Their reactions came on the heels of the comments credited to the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, who on Monday, criticised civil society groups for blaming the FG over the sale of petrol above the approved price. Continue reading “Business NBA, SNG, Sagay carpet Maku over subsidy comments”

SINA FADARE December 28, 2012

Against the backdrop of President Goodluck Jonathan defence of his slow pace towards governance, the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned in strong terms such a style which has not bring any good tidings to Nigerians.

CACOL chairman, Debo Adeniran, while reacting to the Christmas message of the President that his government appeared slow because it did not want to make mistakes, noted that the government lacks the ability and will-power to lead Nigeria to its promised land. Continue reading “Group flays Jonathan for slow pace”

 By Austin Oboh Senior Correspondent, Lagos

More Nigerians have continued to express anxiety over the state of the nation, especially as it has been roundly reported that the nation’s rising corruption profile is exacerbating insecurity in the land. More critics are daily drawing attention to the relationship between corruption and insecurity, arguing that crimes such as arm robbery, kidnapping and terrorism are reactions to the refusal of those in power to check their excesses and the now pervasive culture of impunity. According to analysts, the nation’s leadership has carried on without the least attention to the process of enthroning justice and addressing the plight of the mass of the people. Despite this diagnosis coming from reputable sources, Abuja appears to be unwilling to move against the obvious drift through proactive measures as is being demanded by concerned stakeholders. Continue reading “Appraising FG security, anti-corruption agenda”

by admin 22 December 2012

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned in strong terms, the payment of N50M by the Delta State government as pension to the former governor and now convict, James Onanefe Ibori.

Speaking on behalf of the Coalition, its Executive Chairman, Debo Adeniran, noted that paying such a pension to Ibori pension amounts to rewarding corruption and encouraging its perpetrators. Continue reading “CACOL Criticizes N50m ‘Pension’ Payment To James Ibori By Delta State Government”

December 22, 2012 by Bosede Olusola-Obasa

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders has condemned the action of the Delta State Government for paying N50m pension to a former governor of the state, James Ibori. Continue reading “CACOL condemns N50m pension to Ibori”

Posted: December 21, 2012 – 17:45

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By SaharaReporters, New York

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has condemned in strong terms, the payment of N50M by the Delta State government as pension to the former governor and now convict, James Onanefe Ibori.

Speaking on behalf of the Coalition, its Executive Chairman, Debo Adeniran, noted that paying such a pension to Ibori pension amounts to rewarding corruption and encouraging its perpetrators. Continue reading “CACOL Criticizes N50m ‘Pension’ Payment To James Ibori By Delta State Government”