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“70% of Nigerians Reject Bribes” – UNODC Praises Nigeria’s Progress in Fighting Corruption
Nigeria’s fight against corruption is gaining momentum, with more citizens rejecting corrupt practices and calling for greater accountability, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
During the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day event held in Abuja, UNODC’s Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, mentioned promising trends revealed by a recent national corruption survey.
The survey shows that a remarkable 70% of Nigerians, including many young people, have refused to pay bribes at least once when faced with such demands.
This statistic is a clear indication that a culture of integrity is growing, and citizens are standing their ground against unethical practices.
Toure pointed out that this isn’t just a number—it symbolizes a shift in societal attitudes and a determination to break free from corruption’s grip.
One particularly encouraging finding was the rise in formal action against corrupt public officials.
Between 2019 and 2023, cases where official procedures were initiated against corrupt practices jumped from 16% to 45%.
This surge shows that accountability mechanisms are beginning to take root, and people are more willing to report corruption and demand justice.
Even more heartening is the fact that 42% of respondents chose to refuse bribes simply because it was the morally right thing to do.
According to Toure, this ethical stance provides a strong foundation for building sustained anti-corruption efforts.
He emphasized that while progress is evident, much more remains to be done to ensure transparency and integrity become hallmarks of Nigeria’s public sector.
FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, December 11, where Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid was applauded by over 200 FIFA member federations attending remotely.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the vote as “loud and clear,” highlighting global support for Saudi Arabia’s bid.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed excitement, promising an exceptional tournament that will bring joy to football fans worldwide.
Additionally, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay hosting one match each in celebration of the tournament’s centenary. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The National Grid Collapses for the 12th time in 2024, it was reported that the power grid collapsed on Wednesday 11th of December around 2pm.
The reason behind the collapse has not yet been disclosed. This will be a total of 12 times that the Nigeria power grid collapsed. The collapse started becoming more frequent from the month of October, as it collapsed 3 within one week.
The information about the collapse was confirmed on by a tweet from the official page of Nigeria’s National Grid.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the National Mosque in Abuja.
The Secretary-General, Ishaq Oloyede, announced the appointees: Ilyasu Usman (Enugu), Luqman Zakariyah (Osun), Khalid Abubakar (Plateau), Haroun Muhammad Eze (Enugu), and Abdulkadir Salman (Kwara).
Oloyede highlighted the appointments as part of efforts to enhance the mosque’s role as a center for worship and learning. The selection process was vetted by the NSCIA’s General Purpose and Fatwa Committees, ensuring the imams’ qualifications.
This move also fulfills the council’s promise to increase representation from the South-East and South-South regions, marking a milestone in the mosque’s administration.
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