Friday, October 30, 2026

Anti-Corruption

April 11, 2025

FBI nabs fraudster Mercy Ojedeji for forging academic records to gain U.S. university admission

Investigations showed that Mr Ojedeji forged his transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation and an English Language proficiency report to secure a PhD programme.

University of Missouri
April 9, 2025

Alleged N3 Billion Fraud: Zenith tenders exhibits against Gov Ododo’s chief of staff

When asked how much was in the Komfort Koncept’s bank account before the inflows, Mr Remigus said, “N7,275.”

Ododo; Zenith Bank; Yahaya Bello
April 8, 2025

Defence ministry didn’t pay money into ex-AGF’s shares account, EFCC witness tells court

Mr Nwabuoku is facing a nine-count amended charge of money laundering to the tune of N868 million.

Anamekwe Nwabuoku, EFCC
April 8, 2025

EFCC witness tells court how Sirika allegedly inflated Katsina airport project from N800 million to N2.7 billion

Mr Yesufu stated, “For a contract that is up to N2.7billion, it will require the bureau to review what the ministry has done and issue a certificate of no objection.’’

EFCC logo/Katsina airport
April 8, 2025

U.S. court jails Nigerian national Uwa Nosakhare for Florida real estate scam

Mr Nosakhare was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations after he attempted to flee to Canada.

Florida prison
April 8, 2025

Alleged N1.8 Billion Fraud: EFCC arraigns Gov Bala Mohammed’s accountant-general Sirajo Jaja

The defence lawyer argued that the fraud charge arose from the federal government’s determination to intimidate Governor Bala Mohammed to drop his political ambition for 2027.

EFCC-OPERATIVES
April 7, 2025

Alleged Fraud: BPP director testifies against ex-aviation minister Sirika

The anti-graft commission alleged that the former minister awarded various contracts to his younger brother to the tune of about N19.4 billion.

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika
April 7, 2025

Court hears EFCC‘s motion for final forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to Ex-gov Theodore Orji

Ms Yusuf said the EFCC was investigating them for the allegations following an intelligence report received by the commission against Mr Orji.

April 7, 2025

Seven African countries among bottom 10 in global food fraud risk index

Benin Republic, a major food importer, ranked fifth on the index with a food fraud score of 71.65.

Heavy food
April 4, 2025

Court orders final forfeiture of Abuja, Kano property linked to FIRS employee

Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, held that Mr Garunbaba failed to show the instrument he used to purchase the property.

Zacch Adedeji, Federal Inland Revenue Service Chairman