Saturday, July 11, 2026

Anti-Corruption

July 8, 2026

EFCC arraigns ex-Port Harcourt Refinery Ltd MD over alleged money laundering 

The EFCC, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026, named Mr Dikko and Masterpiece Projects & Investment Ltd as first and second defendants.

Ex-MD of PHRC Ahmed Dikko.
July 8, 2026

U.S. defence official convicted for helping Nigeria-based scammers launder millions of dollars

Mr Marcus is scheduled to be sentenced on October 16 and faces a maximum possible term of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

FBI agents, stash of dollars
July 8, 2026

Done Global CEO Ruthia He sentenced to 72 months, fined $90 million for distributing millions of Adderall pills

As the investigation closed in, Ms He continued to move assets and company operations abroad. She researched non-extradition countries on her MacBook and saved a screenshot of the results.

Done Global CEO Ruthia He
July 7, 2026

Tinubu orders ICPC to investigate Gbajabiamila, others allegedly involved in PFIPC bribery, forgery scandal

The president directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to him within 30 days.

Gbajabiamila with money bags as background
July 7, 2026

Emefiele: I transferred N5 billion into firms’ accounts without due process, EFCC witness tells court 

Mr Agulu told the court that because the transaction was a peculiar situation he did not operate within Zenith Bank operational policy procedures.

Godwin Emefiele
July 7, 2026

Medic worried about cases of hypertension rising among Nigerian youths

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Clinic has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes.

Armed EFCC agents, crowds of youths arrested for internet fraud in Lagos
July 7, 2026

U.S. businessman jailed for $2 million food fraud scheme

In addition to the prison term, the judge sentenced Mr Madera to one year of supervised release and ordered him to pay over $2.2 million in restitution and forfeiture.

Basket of fruits
July 7, 2026

Enugu govt bans traffic task force on highways over extortion, harassment

The Enugu State Ministry of Transport has banned all traffic task force operations on federal highways within the state, effective immediately.

Peter Mbah
July 6, 2026

Police arraign visa agent over alleged N7.6 million fraud

The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Court room
July 6, 2026

Court adjourns judgment in forfeiture suit against ex-AGF Malami

Although the court gave no reason for the adjournment, three other cases on the cause list were also given new dates out of the 13 matters before the court.

Abubakar Malami