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"The United States says corruption is being perpetrated as a result of the “failure” of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to implement laws against such practices.

In its 2017 Human Rights Report, it said numerous cases of corruption were evident across all levels of government.

It added that while the government took steps to investigate alleged human abuses, “impunity remained widespread at all levels of government.”

“Although the law provides criminal penalties for conviction of official corruption, the government did not implement the law effectively, and officials frequently engaged in corrupt practices with impunity. Massive, widespread, and pervasive corruption affected all levels of government and the security services,” it said.

“The constitution provides immunity from civil and criminal prosecution for the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors while in office.”

The report added that while prosecuting corruption charges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to follow due process.

It cited the case of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, who has been in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2015, despite court orders demanding his release.

It listed the most significant human rights issues during the year to include: “Extrajudicial and arbitrary killings; disappearances and arbitrary detentions; torture, particularly in detention facilities, including sexual exploitation and abuse; use of children by some security elements, looting, and destruction of property; civilian detentions in military facilities, often based on flimsy evidence.”

Also included are “denial of fair public trial; executive influence on the judiciary; infringement on citizens’ privacy rights; restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and movement; official corruption; lack of accountability in cases involving violence against women and children; trafficking in persons; and early and forced marriages.”

‘JUDICIARY FACING INTIMIDATION FROM EXECTUIVE’

The US also frowned at the judicial system in the country which it said was compromised during the period.

It said while there were avoidable delays in court processes, the executive and legislative arms of government continued to interfere with the judiciary.

“Although the constitution and law provide for an independent judiciary, the judicial branch remained susceptible to pressure from the executive and legislative branches. Political leaders influenced the judiciary, particularly at the state and local levels,” it added.

“Understaffing, underfunding, inefficiency, and corruption prevented the judiciary from functioning adequately. Judges frequently failed to appear for trials.

“In addition, the salaries of court officials were low, and they often lacked proper equipment and training. There was a widespread public perception that judges were easily bribed and litigants could not rely on the courts to render impartial judgments.

“Citizens encountered long delays and received requests from judicial officials for bribes to expedite cases or obtain favorable rulings.”

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Lalasticlala

Where are the Sai baba Fans them? Come Nd comment

wetin concern america with nigerias issues sef...??

are we twins...??

are we family members....??

they are far away at the other side of the ocean....!!

wetin concern them...!!...

if ghana,cameroon are concerned i would understand but america....

makes no sense....

The world is watching.

bluebay:
Where are the Sai baba Fans them? Come Nd comment

look,western nations cant be trusted in anything....

is it the same america that predicted that nigeria would break up you wan trust now...??

nonesense...

hisgrace090:
The world is watching.

the world can go fvck themselves for all i care....

BMC crew and sai barbarians be like "America is IPOB. Buhari' and APC members are saints. Only PDP members are corrupt "

i didnt eveen bother to read the bullshitt....

justtoodark:
wetin concern america with nigerias issues sef...??

are we twins...??

are we family members....??

they are far away at the other side of the ocean....!!

wetin concern them...!!...

if ghana,cameroon are concerned i would understand but america....

makes no sense....

wetin nor concern them. Your president is corrupt and he says he is fighting corruption. who is he deceiving.

Justtoodark

You trusted thesame Americans when they said Jonathan's government was corrupt in 2015.

But if they had issued a press release commending Buhari you would have trusted them abi?

E dey your body!

what the fvck is cableng.....??

Is this report coming from America? am not sure. This is pure ipob dishing out fake statements, according to zombies.

delkuf:
wetin nor concern them. Your president is corrupt and he says he is fighting corruption. who is he deceiving.

realy...your ol system is corrupt...what should we do...??...go commit all harakiri....??

atleast we are trying to fight it....

did jonathan realy fought it...??

remember fantasticaly corrupt from western nations comments....??

Iamzik:
Justtoodark

You trusted thesame Americans when they said Jonathan's government was corrupt in 2015.

But if they had issued a press release commending Buhari you would have trusted them abi?

E dey your body!

i never trusted america...i dont trust any white person a tall....i even want them to leave the planet....

I love Trump abeg

nku5:
I love Trump abeg

that hillbilly with money...??

justtoodark:
i never trusted america...i dont trust any white person a tall....i even want them to leave the planet....

Such idiocy can only come from a Buhari fanatic, I am not surprised.

cableng my foot....

justtoodark:
realy...your ol system is corrupt...what should we do...??...go commit all harakiri....??

atleast we are trying to fight it....

did jonathan realy fought it...??

remember fantasticaly corrupt from western nations comments....??

what are you fighting? did you read this thread. Even the us know your govt is corrupt, and you saying you fighting it. How do you fight corruption with corruption. guy you are a learner

slimghost:
Such idiocy can only come from a Buhari fanatic, I am not surprised.

am not a fanatic....yeah....maybe....

i am a black fanatic maybe....hmmmmm....

sieg heil....!!!!!!

kiiiiikikikikikiki....

delkuf:
what are you fighting? did you read this thread. Even the us know your govt is corrupt, and you saying you fighting it. How do you fight corruption with corruption. guy you are a learner

i didnt read it....the headline was already bullshitt enough....

justtoodark:
i didnt read it....the headline was already bullshitt enough....

then why are arguing? buhari is corrupt. wait until after 2019, then you will know.

nku5:

what...??...

why are you scared....??

freedom of speech mothafvckersssss...!!!!!!....

those red skinned mothafreaks can go fvck themselves....!!!!

LOL!!
it is not news ,we all know it!

Destiny34:
LOL!!
it is not news ,we all know it!

yeah....

and were are the reparations for slavery and colonization....??

we are waiting....

is not that i even believe this nonesense news anyways....

justtoodark:
look,western nations cant be trusted in anything....

is it the same america that predicted that nigeria would break up you wan trust now...??

nonesense...

So you no know say Nigeria don break up?

Na together Una de so

you blacks need to learn to let out your frustration over this useless world....dont hold it back.....

yeah....

UncleJudax:
So you no know say Nigeria don break up?

Na together Una de so

toghether,not toghether i dont realy care....