The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering in the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ruled that Valiente Jet Limited, owned by […]
The high-flying era of Nigeria’s first female OPEC President has met a stark reality in a London courtroom. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, British prosecutors painted a vivid picture of the “life of luxury” allegedly funded by a massive bribery scheme. Diezani Alison-Madueke, once the most powerful woman in the […]
In a dramatic return to the spotlight, after serving time in Kuje Prison the embattled former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has broken his silence. Receiving the “Rule of Law and Courage Award” from the Garki Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Maina […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governor of Delta State, over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in funds intended for oil-producing areas of Delta State. The funds, derived from the 13% oil derivation allocation from the Federation Account, were allegedly misappropriated between 2015 and […]
Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has vehemently denied any involvement in alleged bribery or corruption related to the prison arrangements or money laundering charges against popular social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. Falana’s response comes in the wake of a viral video by blogger Martins Otse, which […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging technology as a powerful tool to ensure transparency, accountability, and accelerated performance in the Nigerian government. During a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, President Tinubu emphasized the role […]
A cloud of suspicion hangs over the former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, as his younger brother faces arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abubakar Sirika, a civil servant, is accused of receiving N8 billion worth of aviation contracts through his company Engirios Nigeria Limited, allegedly awarded by […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, facing 10 years in jail for leaking state documents, is effectively barred from contesting upcoming elections. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, his right-hand man, received the same sentence. This news throws Pakistan’s already controversial polls into further disarray. While details of the case remain contested, Khan’s supporters […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought nine counts of alleged N4bn fraud against the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The charges span his tenure from March 2014 to March 2022. Today, the 68-year-old was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, […]
In a major blow to Tingo Group and its former CEO, Dozy Mmobuosi, US authorities have unsealed an indictment charging him with orchestrating a multi-year scheme to inflate financial statements and deceive investors. Mmobuosi, currently at large, faces charges of securities fraud, false SEC filings, and conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Damian […]
