Archives Tag: Probe

Politics

April 19, 2022

The Human Rights Violation Investigation Commission (HRVIC), set up by President Olusegun Obasanjo began sitting on October 27, 2000, to investigate all crimes committed nationally between the years 1984 and 1999. Chaired by Justice Chukwudifu Oputa and with Father Mathew Kukah as the Secretary, the reconciliation commission went all out to actualise most of their … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Reflections on the Oputa Panel

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Politics

April 19, 2022

On Sunday, June 10, 1984, a young reporter of The Guardian Newspapers, Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo, published an investigative report of some mysterious 53 suitcases supposedly bearing contraband cash passed through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport unchecked. The military government of General Muhammed Buhari had enacted a decree of strict perusal of any incoming baggage from abroad … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Atiku, Buhari And The 53 ‘Cash’ Suitcases Mystery

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Politics

April 19, 2022

It was with great relief that the news of resignation of erstwhile Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, hit the airwaves. In a press release, she gave a rather convoluted explanation of the NYSC exemption certificate controversy which has not only rocked the integrity boat of the current administration but also her own credibility for … Continue reading The Case of Kemi Adeosun and a String of Executive Impunities

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News Politics

April 19, 2022

Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned from her responsibilities as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, sending the President Buhari-led administration in search of her replacement. Many believe her resignation is not unconnected to previous claims the minister had forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate. However, The PUNCH newspaper reports that the minister was in her office … Continue reading Adeosun Resigns As Nigeria’s Minister of Finance

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