Friday, October 30, 2026

Anti-Corruption

June 24, 2025

EFCC nabs, jails China’s cybercriminals, internet fraudsters

The judges also ordered that after the Chinese nationals have served their sentences, they should be deported to China within seven days.

Chinese fraudsters; EFCC agents
June 24, 2025

No shortcut to getting rich in Nigeria; students should stop ‘Yahoo’ fraud: EFCC

“There is no shortcut to wealth and fame. Acts of criminality might deliver wealth in the short term, but ultimately, there will be misery and gnashing of teeth,” said Mr Olukoyede.

EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede (credit: EFCC)
June 23, 2025

Over N20 billion recovered from corrupt Nigerians in 2024: ICPC

The ICPC boss said the commission was ensuring that assets taken outside the shores of Africa and recovered were not looted again.

ICPC
June 23, 2025

Gov Alia suspends special adviser over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Mr Aondona on Friday over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail.

Alia and Mkor Aondona
June 21, 2025

EFCC arraigns alleged money launderer over stealing of N5 billion

The prosecution counsel, Bilikisu Buhari-Bala, urged the court to remand the defendant in prison custody and requested a trial date.

Stash of naira cash
June 20, 2025

Contempt: INEC chairman risks imprisonment over evasion of court summons

Independent National Electoral Commission staff have been accused of refusing to receive service of Form 48 on behalf of their chairman, Mahmood Yakubu.

Mahmood Yakubu
June 20, 2025

Court jails Olukeye Olalekan 76 years for sextortion tied to suicide of Canadian teenager

Mr Owoeye, in his judgment, therefore, found the defendant guilty on all counts and sentenced him to a cumulative 76 years in jail.

EFCC operatives, Ikoyi prison
June 19, 2025

Outrage as police IG connives to steal Abuja’s River Park Estate from Ghanaian businessman

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, restrained Mr Egbetokun, Mr Fakorede, and the FCT police chief from continuing to violate and obstruct activities in the estate.

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and River Park Estate
June 18, 2025

Paris Club Refund: Court hears contempt proceeding against CBN governor Yemi Cardoso

After listening to the lawyers, the judge adjourned the case until June 23 for a hearing.

Federal High Court, Olayemi Cardoso
June 18, 2025

Kwara: Fifteen Nigerian Muslims on holy pilgrimage defrauded in Madina 

Fifteen pilgrims from Kwara have been defrauded in Madina, Saudi Arabia.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI