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ICPC NEWS
An authoritative publication of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Volume 12 No. 1 April 2017 | |
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Our Mission
To rid Nigeria of corruption through lawful enforcement and preventive measures. |
Our Vision
A Nigeria free from all forms of corruption and corrupt practices. | |
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From the Chairman's Desk
Corruption is a global and cross-border problem that has far-reaching consequences on nations and societies. Nigeria is not an exception. As we grapple with the challenges of reducing corruption in the polity, we must recognise that this criminal activity thrives on opportunity to commit the act.
The latitude for corrupt acts in organisations comes in the form of weak internal controls, wide discretionary authority, poor record-keeping, poor supervision, low personnel quality, lack of ethical values, lack of early warning systems, excessive human interface between service providers and service beneficiaries etc.
While the full weight of the law must be brought against corrupt persons, it is crucial that in addition, anti-corruption efforts be focused on prevention through system reforms and reduction of opportunity for corruption.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in fulfilment of its mandate at Section 6 (b-d) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000, vigorously pursues systems reform to deliberately and consciously shut the door against illicit activities.
We not only identify corruption-prone processes, practices and procedures in government agencies but work with them to institutionalise corruption-free processes and enforce compliance. There are on-going collaborations to strenghten the ethical tone of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) through Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs)
ICPC Chairman, Mr.Ekpo Nta | |
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House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption Inspects FG Vehicles Seized by ICPC
By Joy Ajah
The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has inspected 95 Federal Government vehicles seized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from various government officials after the winding down of the activities of the defunct Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (Sure-P) by the current administration.
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ICPC opens case against NIHSA ex-DG for mismanagement of N603m
The trial of a former Director-General of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr. John Ayoade Shamonda, has opened before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Apo, Abuja. Earlier in May 2016, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had arraigned Mr. Shamonda before Justice Ademola for alleged mismanagement of N603 million intervention funds meant for rehabilitation and replacement of damaged hydrological equipment of NIHSA .
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ICPC Intervention Stops Exploitation of Students
By Obinna Oforah
952 fresh undergraduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta who alleged exploitation by the school authority to the tune of N4,760,000 have been refunded their money. The refund which was as a result of the intervention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was facilitated by a petition by one of the students of the school who alleged that fresh undergraduates were made to pay additional N5,000 as fee for ICT training despite paying N2,500 earlier for the same training .
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Be Vigilant. Expose Corruption
Open Your Eyes... Speak Out... ICPC Listens To You...
Stop Corruption. Show the courage to report it. | |
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Wanted
The person whose picture appears here, Mr. KUBIAT JONES, is hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on fraud. Mr. Jones, an indigene of Rivers State, is dark in complextion and was born on 2nd March 1968 (49 years old). He is currently the Managing Director of Petroline Global Solution and Turner Construction Ltd. His last known addresses were No. 19 Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; 2 Market Lane, Rumumasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and No. 25 Parakour Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT. |
Persons
The person whose picture apears here, Mr. HARETER BABATUNDE ORALUSI, is hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on fraud. Mr. Oralusi, an indigene of Osun State, is dark in complexion and was born on 28th September 1971 (45 years old). He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) Group and African Housing Group, United Kingdom. His last known address was 24 Olopo Street, Ajamopo Degelu Compound, Ile-Ife, Ife-East LGA, Osun State. | |
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The person whose picture appears here, Mr. ALEXANDER O, UMEAKPA, is hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on fraud. Mr. Umeakpa is dark in complection and was born on 10th May 1983 (33 years old). His last known address was No. 81 Lugbe Zone 8, Airport Road, Abuja, FCT. |
The person whose picture appears here, Mr. OGBONNA IFEANYI SAMUEL, is hereby declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with issues bordering on fraud. Mr. Ogbonna, an indigene of Ukwa in Aba Local Government Area of Abia State, is dark in complexion and was born on 16th October 1980 (36 years old). His last known address was New Kutunku, Behind Federal Road Safety Commission, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FCT. | |
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Anyone who has useful informtation on their whereabouts should report to ICPC Headquarters Abuja, any of the ICPC State Offices or the neaerest police station, or call ICPC Toll-Free lines: 0803-123-0280, 0803-123-0281, 0803-123-0282, 0705-699-0190, 0705-699-0191 and 0800-CALL-ICPC (0800-2255-4272). | |
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Make E-Governance Platforms More Secure, ICPC Chairman Tasks Stakeholders
By Abiola T. Charity Adebiyi
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has charged stakeholders operating e-Governance platforms such as Integrated Personnel Payroll and Infromation System (IPPIS) and the Government Integrated Financial Management Informaton System (GIFMIS) to draw up integrity plans that will improve safety and security of the plaltforms in Nigeria.
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Corruption will take away your jobs - ICPC Chairman Warns Aviation Workers
By Shaibu Inalegwu
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has urged workers in the nation's aviation sector to shun corruption so as to remain on their jobs. Nta who made the call during the official presenation of the report of the Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA) conducted in the aviation sector by the Commission, tasked aviation workers, especially those at the airports, to kick-out corruption from the sector.
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Neglect of Indigenous Culture Fostering Corruption - ICPC
By Shaibu Inalegwu
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that corruption has become a problem in Nigeria because of the neglect of local culture of integrity and dignity of labour.
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NBC Staff undergo Three Days Investigative Training at ACAN
By Mary Atabo
In order to empower and improve the investigative capacity of staff of the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has conducted a three-day intensive training for senior investigative staff of the regulatory agency.
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ICPC Chairman Advocates Holistic Anti-Corruption Strategy for Education Sector
By Ruth Awodi
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has charged officials of examination bodies and education stakeholders in the country to design a holistic anti-corruption strategy for the education sector.
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British Government to Provide Forensic Equipment for ICPC
By Robert Ayakpat
The British Government has offered to provide critical forensic equipment for the operations of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commissions (ICPC) and the training needs of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the training arm of ICPC.
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ICPC Witness testifies in alleged N4m Salary Fraud Case
Hearing resumed in the case of an alleged N4 million fraud involving Mohammed Alhassan Ndagi, an officer on the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) before Justice Ajoke Adekoju, of the FCT High Court, Wuse II, Abuja.
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Company Compelled to Pay Staff N10.56m Salary Arrears
By Inalegwu Shaibu
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has compelled the management of Eagle View Concept Limited, to pay N10.56 million backlog of salaries to its staff.
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ICPC certifies 42 Corruption Risk Assessors
By Inalegwu Shaibu
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has certified 42 Corruption Risk Assessors (CRA) with a view to empowering them to tackle corruption in private and public sectors.
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Forgery: Suspect challeges ICPC's jurisdiction to prosecute him
By Advent Boniface
An accused person, Olakunle Bamidele Heritage, who is standing trial on allegations bordering on forgery, illegal possession of fake documents and making false statement, has challeged the jurisdiction of ICPC to prosecute him.
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A CORRUPTION-FREE NIGERIA BEGINS WITH YOU | |
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ICPC pledges to strengthen Public Institutions in Plateau State
By Mustapha Hussain
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has pledged to provide Plateau State with technical assistance in carrying out System Studies and Review of practices and procedures of its public institutions in order to reduce vulnerabilities leakages and provide a platform for sustainable development in the state.
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ICPC Boss Charges PTAD on Elimination of Corruption in Pension Administration
By Robert Ayakpat
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has called on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), to work towards achieving zero-tolerance for corruption.
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British High Commission says ICPC's Anti-Corruption Academy, Most Advanced Nigerian Training Facility
By Advent Boniface
The Immigration Liaison Manager, British High Commission, Mr. Liam Harrison, has commended the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the facilities it has put in place at the academy for anti-corruption learning and training activities.
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ICPC Commended for Facilitating Land Document Re-issuance
By Abiola T. Charity Adebiyi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been commended by one Mrs. Sydney Igwealor Jephter, a business woman in Abuja, for facilitating the re-issuance of fresh land documents by the Gwagwalada Area Council to replace missing ones.
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We are winning the War Against Corruption - ICPC Chairman
By Inalegwu Shaibu
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)’s Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, has declared that the Federal Government is on course to winning the fight against corruption.
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ICPC tasks Accountants Body on Uprightness
By Ruth Awodi
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has asked practicing accountants in public and private sectors to be diligent and upright in their work so as to help curtail corruption in Nigeria.
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ICPC Enhances ACTU Effectiveness with Peer Review Strategy
By Winifred Ingobro
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has organised a Service Wide Sensitisation and Peer Review Meeting for members of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Units (ACTUs) in government establishments nationwide to enhance their effectiveness.
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ICPC to partner with NHIS Against Corruption
By Sani Tukur
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has expressed its willingness to partner with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to reduce the menace of corruption in the nation’s health sector.
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ICPC Gets 10 New Forensic Experts
By Ugwoji Inatimi
10 members of staff of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have graduated as digital forensic experts. The members of staff picked from Computer and Forensic Unit and selected departments of the Commission, were trained on basic and advanced digital forensics by a team of consultants from the Canadian Institute of Learning at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) .
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ICPC's Case against Civil Servant Stalled by Suspect's Absence in Court
By Sani Tukur
The on-going trial of Oluwole Fayiga, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja has been stalled owing to the absence of both the accused and his counsel in court for trial within trial before Justice Salisu Garba of the FCT High Court No. 2, Maitama, Abuja.
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Money for Job Scam: ICPC Witness Testifies Against Accused
By Advent Boniface
"I and many others have given her different sums of money at differernt times either in cash, or through cash deposits into her bank account for the purpose of securing employment for my son with the Nigerian Prisons Service." This was the testimony of Prosecution Witness 2 (PW2) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at a resumed hearing in a case involving one Hassan Danladi of Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) who was standing trial for alleged job racketeering.
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First ICPC Chairman's Media Parley Holds
By Winifred Ingobro
For an improved and robust relationship with the media, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) hosted some Nigerian media practitioners at the Commission's headquarters recently.
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ICPC Chairman Commends PCC's Handling of Citizen's Complaints
By Inatimi Ugwoji
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, has commended the management of Public Complaints Commission (PCC) for its role in redressing complaints of aggrieved citizens.
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Graft: Judge's Absence Stalls Trial of Community Development Association Chairman, 2 Others
The absence of Honourable Justice O.A. Ipaye of an Ikeja High Court, Lagos, has stalled the commecement of the trial of Mr. Adegunwa Oshinubi, a former Chairman of Ogunbiyi Community Development Association (Computer Village), Ikeja, Lagos and two other members of the association, Mrs. Mopelola Ogunajo and Mr. Adesanya Adelaja.
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