ICPC Probes News Agency of Nigeria Over Alleged Recruitment Irregularities

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), seeking records relating to the agency’s employment and staff regularisation exercises conducted between 2024 and 2026.

The development comes days after SecretsReporters publication, titled “Alleged Sexual Harassment, Recruitment Controversy Rock News Agency of Nigeria as Female Employee Questions Grade Level Placement”.

The anti-corruption agency has formally requested a comprehensive range of recruitment and personnel records from NAN as part of an ongoing investigation into possible violations of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

In a letter dated July 6, 2026, and addressed to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NAN, the ICPC directed the agency to produce the requested documents and designate a competent officer to appear before investigators at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The letter, signed by the Director of Operations on behalf of the Chairman of the ICPC, stated that the request was made pursuant to Section 38 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, which empowers the Commission to obtain documents and information required for the purpose of investigations.

According to the letter, investigators requested all records relating to NAN’s recruitment and staff regularisation exercises between 2024 and 2026.

The Commission specifically requested recruitment advertisements, eligibility and selection criteria, lists of shortlisted applicants, names of successful candidates, and minutes of meetings of committees involved in the recruitment process.

The ICPC also requested the personnel file of Ogunola Folashade Adunni, together with any additional information that could assist investigators in determining whether due process was followed during the recruitment exercise.

Part of the letter reads: “This Commission is investigating an alleged violation of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and it has become necessary to obtain certain documents/information from your office.”

It further directed NAN to ensure that a competent officer appeared before investigators with all relevant recruitment and personnel records requested by the Commission.