ICPC Chairman Musa Adamu Aliyu said investigations revealed widespread payroll manipulation, including fictitious names, duplicate entries and salaries allegedly diverted by public officials. The commission also disclosed that about ₦942 million linked to the fraud has been recovered through ongoing investigations.
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The ICPC says it uncovered 908 ghost workers across federal MDAs, with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number of payroll irregularities during the investigation. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 ghost workers across several federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number...
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- The ICPC says it uncovered 908 ghost workers across federal MDAs, with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number of payroll irregularities during the investigation.
- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 ghost workers across several federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number of payroll irregularities.
- The commission said the discovery followed an extensive payroll audit aimed at tackling fraud in the public service.
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The ICPC says it uncovered 908 ghost workers across federal MDAs, with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number of payroll irregularities during the investigation. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 ghost workers across several federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with the Nigeria Police recording the highest number...
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July 22, 2026
