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Only one per cent of Nigerians refused to pay bribe demanded by judges for favourable outcomes – NBS Survey
A recent corruption survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has indicated that only one per cent of the Nigerian population declined to pay bribes requested by judges for favourable outcomes in court cases between 2019 and 2023.
The “third survey on corruption as experienced by the population” in Nigeria was published Thursday by the NBS, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The report noted that requests for bribes are highly prevalent among officials with limited encounters with citizens, compared to the low rate of corruption among public officials in regular contact with the public.
“Several types of public officials who frequently encounter citizens have relatively small shares of interactions involving bribery (such as doctors, nurses, or teachers), while other types of officials who rarely encounter citizens (such as prosecutors or land registry officers, have relatively large shares of interactions involving bribery,” the report said.
It found that only one per cent of the population who had contact with judges and magistrates — were asked to pay bribes but refused bribery for favourable court judgments between 2019 and 2023, showing the unconditional prevalence rate of corruption in the country’s judicial system.
According to the report, only two per cent of the country’s population did not pay bribes or were asked to pay for bribery to sway court judgements in their favour after meeting judges or magistrates under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime despite his so-called battle against corruption and the first year of incumbent President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The report also stated that at 52 per cent, more than half of bribes paid to officials in 2023 were requested by those officials directly from the paying party, 23 per cent were through indirect request, nine per cent through facilitated procedures, eight per cent as a sign of appreciation, and five per cent through third party request.
In the same year period, 95 per cent (more than nine out of ten) bribes paid were through cash and money transfer, 16 per cent were through food and drinks, eight per cent as animals, seven per cent were in exchange for other services, and four per cent in valuables, the report noted.
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By Ojomah Austin.
A large number of officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been mobilized across the city, causing traffic congestion in several areas.
Security personnel were spotted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin, securing strategic locations, with some awaiting further deployment to other parts of the state.
This follows the recent deployment of 35,000 police officers to maintain law and order during the elections, With less than 48 hours to the Edo State governorship election.
The NSCDC also deployed 6,433 officers, while the Defence Headquarters has stationed soldiers to ensure a safe environment for voters.
In addition, authorities have implemented a “show of force” with security agents patrolling key areas.
In anticipation of the election, the Edo State Government declared Friday a work-free day to allow voters to travel to their polling units.
Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) held a prayer session in Benin, calling for peace and the election of a credible leader who will govern with integrity.
INEC has also commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to all 18 local government areas, ensuring readiness for Saturday’s vote.
……“E remain small make breeze blow am away”
By Ojomah Austin.
Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky stirs a buzz online due to a recent video of him circulating on social media.
In the video, Zinoleesky dons a white shirt alongside black trousers as he brags about being worthy to be used as a Valentine’s gift.
Reacting to the video, netizens commented on his skinny appearance.
Famous musician, Oniyide Azeez, better known as Zinoleesky trends online due to a new clip serving the rounds on social media.
In the video, the ‘Element’ hitmaker is spotted wearing a white shirt and a stylish black trouser. While being filmed, Zinoleesky bragged mightily about his looks.
He reiterated that he could be used as a Valentine’s gift to any girl.
The video generated a buzz online with a large number of netizens commenting on his thin body shape. Some swiftly leveraged it to make fun of the artiste.
One @janicekate_x wrote: “E remain small make breeze blow am away 😂.”
soromotoochukwu wrote: “I like how music can take you to another place. For example, this restaurant is playing Zinoleesky so now I’m going to a different restaurant.”
dave.dexter27 wrote: “Make breeze sha no blow as we wan deliver the valentine gift😂😂😂.”
oluwatamilore_xx wrote: “Bro,drank all the whole slimming tea and nothing is left to slim down.”
isco_west_whil wrote: “Chaii dem don set this Guy up for dragging again😂😂.”
scheargoon wrote: “Try put stone for your pocket guy”
bouncequotes wrote: “My boy 😂😂😂😂 slim daddy for dem girls.”
just_eniola_olayemisi wrote: “No be your fault zino, u no just get choice that to continue to dey craze 🥺 I feel for u my bro.”
zaza_mula112 wrote: “Zino Dey enjoy, while seyi vibe Dey cry under record label 😂😂.”
jamesmike7837 wrote: “See person be like broom stick😂.”
sheis_shuga wrote: “Who Dey decive you werey 😢😢see as u slim like who get HIV 😢😔🙄🥺Dooh.”
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