Tinubu Vows to Crack Down on Corruption, But Faces Scrutiny Over Inner Circle
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President Tinubu admitted to deep-seated corruption in Nigeria when addressing Qatari investors, telling them to report bribe requests directly to him.
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Nigeria scores very poorly on international corruption rankings and perceptions, costing the economy billions annually.
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Past Nigerian governments have seen high-profile corruption scandals go unpunished.
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Tinubu has pledged reforms to fight corruption and attract investment, but some officials in his administration already face graft allegations.
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To fulfill his anti-corruption promise, Tinubu must lead by example and punish corruption within his own inner circle.