Tag: Corruption Allegations
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Spain Election in Extremadura: PSOE Faces Crunch Poll
Overview: A pivotal regional vote for Spain’s ruling party Spain’s governing party, the Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), confronts a make-or-break ballot in Extremadura as voters head to the polls. The regional election, held in the south-western autonomous community, arrives after a tumultuous period marked by corruption allegations and sexual harassment claims that have placed Prime…
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Spain’s ruling party faces crunch regional poll amid corruption and harassment claims
Overview: A regional test with national implications All eyes are on Extremadura as Spain’s ruling party prepares for a Sunday regional election that could shape the trajectory of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government. The vote in the southwest region comes at a moment when the Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) is grappling with a series of…
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Dangote Petitions ICPC Against NMDPRA MD Ahmed Farouk Over Alleged Corruption
Overview: Dangote lodges petition with the ICPC The Nigerian business giant Dangote Group has reportedly submitted a formal petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) alleging corruption involving the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk. While the specifics of the complaint are not fully disclosed in…
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UPDATED: Dangote Petitions ICPC Against NMDPRA MD Ahmed Farouk
Overview: Dangote Files ICPC Petition Against NMDPRA MD In a developing development within Nigeria’s energy regulatory landscape, the Dangote Group has reportedly submitted a petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) alleging misconduct by Ahmed Farouk, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The…
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Dangote Petitions ICPC Against NMDPRA MD Ahmed Farouk: What We Know
Background: A High-Profile Petition in Nigeria’s Energy Sector The Nigerian energy sector is once again at the center of regulatory scrutiny as Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, submits a formal petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The beneficiary of the petition is the alleged misconduct involving Ahmed…
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Majority Leader Under Fire as MCAs Allege Misallocation of Millions
Overview of the Allegations A majority leader in a cosmopolitan county assembly is facing intensified backlash from members after reports surfaced that millions of shillings were diverted from funds intended to quell unrest following contentious county developments. According to multiple sources close to the matter, the money, reportedly issued by a senior staffer, was meant…
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Backlash Grows as Majority Leader Faces Accusations of Pocketing Funds in Cosmopolitan County Assembly
Overview of the controversy A storm is brewing in a cosmopolitan county as a Majority Leader faces mounting backlash from members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Allegations that millions of shillings were diverted by the leadership to calm tensions following recent developments have sparked fierce debates about governance, transparency, and accountability at the local level.…
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MP Accused of Following Governor to Washrooms in Bid to Secure Son’s Job: A Controversial Moment in Parliament
Overview of the Incident A first-term Member of Parliament is at the center of a controversy after reports emerged that he allegedly followed a governor to the washrooms during a committee session. Observers say the scene unfolded in a public space within the parliamentary complex, drawing attention from colleagues and onlookers who felt stunned by…
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Former NIA legal officer shot dead after exposing irregularities
Tragic killing of former NIA official raises questions about whistleblower safety A former legal officer of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Northern Mindanao was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle in Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, on Friday. The victim was identified by police as Niruh Kyle Antatico, 40, a…
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Sweden-Somalia aid deal raises questions in parliament
Allegations surface about Sweden’s aid deal with Somalia In December 2023 Swedish authorities reportedly concluded a confidential agreement with the Somali government that would reroute about 100 million kronor into projects connected to the Somali prime minister’s inner circle. The information comes from Ekot’s sources, describing a package that would give greater influence over the…