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Nigeria is poor because we celebrate thieves – Obi

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi says Nigeria remains poor because the country celebrates corrupt people instead of holding them accountable. He argued that Nigeria is not truly a poor nation but has been made poor by years of bad leadership and a culture that rewards those who steal public funds.​​ Obi said that in many cases, people who have looted public resources are honoured with chieftaincy titles, front row seats at public events and loud celebrations, instead of being questioned about the source of their wealth.​ He compared Nigeria with other countries where citizens resist bad governance, stressing that Nigerians often sing, dance and praise leaders who have failed them, even when millions are living in hardship.​​ According to him, the main problem is that “thieves” are allowed to manage national resources, and this has led to widespread poverty, […]

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Faure Gnassingbé : vingt ans de pouvoir contesté

Depuis son accession au pouvoir en 2005, Faure Gnassingbé est devenu le centre d’une accumulation de frustrations et de déceptions au Togo. Promettant de corriger les erreurs du passé et de conduire le pays vers le progrès, ses deux décennies de règne ont été marquées par une gouvernance contestée et des résultats économiques et sociaux jugés insuffisants par une grande partie de la population. Les ressources naturelles du Togo, du phosphate au pétrole, profitent en grande partie à des intérêts étrangers, tandis que le peuple fait face à la pauvreté, à l’inaction des institutions et à un manque criant d’emplois et d’infrastructures de base. La jeunesse, moteur potentiel de la nation, se retrouve contrainte à l’exil faute d’opportunités et d’un système éducatif capable de répondre à ses besoins. La justice et les droits civiques sont également perçus comme fragiles. Les […]

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Togo : les magistrats face au défi de la confiance citoyenne

Longtemps critiquée par une partie de la population, la justice togolaise souffre d’un déficit d’image, nourri par des accusations récurrentes de corruption et de manque de transparence. Conscients de cette défiance, les magistrats affirment vouloir engager des actions concrètes pour rétablir la confiance avec les justiciables. Souvent perçus avec méfiance, les magistrats sont régulièrement mis en cause, en particulier dans les affaires foncières, un domaine où la défiance des citoyens demeure très forte. Ces critiques persistantes ont contribué à fragiliser le lien entre l’institution judiciaire et la population. Face à cette situation, l’Union syndicale des magistrats du Togo (USYMAT) reconnaît l’existence d’une véritable crise de confiance. Pour ses responsables, celle-ci s’explique en grande partie par un déficit d’information et par une mauvaise compréhension du fonctionnement réel de la justice, parfois amplifiée par la désinformation. Élu récemment secrétaire général de l’USYMAT, […]

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ICPC files criminal case against Mike Ozekhome over UK property

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed a three-count criminal charge against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome over an alleged fraudulent attempt to acquire a property in the United Kingdom.​ The case is linked to a London property located at 79 Randall Avenue, Neasden, London NW2, which was the subject of a 2025 judgment by the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). The tribunal described the move to transfer the property to Ozekhome as being built on a network of fraud, impersonation and forged documents.​ According to court documents, prosecutors allege that Ozekhome received the London house in or around August 2021 from a man identified as Shani Tali, knowing that the transfer amounted to a felony. The alleged offence is said to contravene Section 13 and is punishable under Section 24 of the Corrupt Practices and Other […]

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Archbishop Martins urges peace focus amid US Nigeria military ties

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has welcomed efforts to improve security in Nigeria through international collaboration but warned that true peace cannot be built on fear, weapons or military power alone.​Commenting on growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, he expressed cautious hope, saying any partnership must prioritise justice, human dignity and long term peace rather than escalate violence.​ He noted that recent U.S. military actions against jihadist groups in the region have drawn mixed reactions among Nigerian church leaders, with some seeing them as necessary support and others worried about potential backlash and rising attacks.​Martins stressed that while Nigerians desire safety from terrorists and criminals, the country must not rely solely on force but also tackle root causes such as bad governance, corruption and social injustice.​ Quoting Pope Francis’ message on peace, the […]

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Archbishop Martins urges peace focus amid US Nigeria military ties

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has welcomed efforts to improve security in Nigeria through international collaboration but warned that true peace cannot be built on fear, weapons or military power alone.​Commenting on growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, he expressed cautious hope, saying any partnership must prioritise justice, human dignity and long term peace rather than escalate violence.​ He noted that recent U.S. military actions against jihadist groups in the region have drawn mixed reactions among Nigerian church leaders, with some seeing them as necessary support and others worried about potential backlash and rising attacks.​Martins stressed that while Nigerians desire safety from terrorists and criminals, the country must not rely solely on force but also tackle root causes such as bad governance, corruption and social injustice.​ Quoting Pope Francis’ message on peace, the […]

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Togo : transparence et éthique au cœur de la réforme publique

Un atelier public-privé consacré à la transparence et à l’éthique dans la gestion publique s’est tenu jeudi à Lomé, avec pour objectif d’accélérer les réformes engagées et de renforcer la confiance des citoyens comme des investisseurs. En ouvrant les travaux, le ministre des Finances et du Budget, Essowé Georges Barcola, a rappelé que la corruption n’est pas seulement une faute morale mais un obstacle direct au développement. Il a insisté sur le fait que la confiance constitue le premier moteur de l’investissement et que sa préservation dépend d’une action collective. Le ministre a également réaffirmé les orientations fixées par le président du Conseil, Faure Gnassingbé, dans son discours sur l’état de la Nation : transparence accrue, redevabilité renforcée et culture de l’éthique au sein du service public. Selon lui, cette ligne directrice impose une discipline rigoureuse dans la gestion publique […]

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AU anti graft board seeks youth partnership to fight corruption

The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption has pledged to deepen collaboration with young people across the continent in order to tackle corruption and build a future based on integrity and justice. Chairperson Kwami Edem Senanu made the commitment in Arusha, Tanzania, in a statement marking International Anti Corruption Day 2025.​ Senanu described Africa’s youth as future custodians of the continent who are not only victims of corruption and illicit financial flows but also powerful agents of change. He warned that corruption undermines development, erodes public trust and blocks human progress by stealing resources and opportunities.​ Citing estimates by Mo Ibrahim, he noted that Africa loses around 125 billion dollars every year to corruption. He said the day should therefore be seen not only as a reminder of losses but also as a fresh opportunity to renew collective resolve to […]

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Nigeria Dangerously Close to Normalising Terror — Ex-Minister Essien

Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has voiced grave concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning the country is “dangerously close to normalising terror.” In a statement, Essien cited recent coordinated attacks and abductions—including the execution of Brigadier General Musa Uba and three soldiers in Borno, 64 kidnapped in Zamfara, 25 female students taken in Kebbi, and over 300 Catholic school pupils abducted in Niger. Essien argues these atrocities have become daily realities, undermining farming, worship, and general life. He faults the Tinubu administration for lacking urgency and for appointing security chiefs lacking strategic defence expertise. Essien claims politicisation and corruption threaten to erode both public trust and the capacity to fight criminal networks. The ex-minister wants a strategy anchored on intelligence-led operations, strong community security, accountability, and targeting sponsors of terrorism regardless of their social […]

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