Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Anti-Corruption

June 30, 2023

Mr Woodberry changed in prison; studied money management, how to find jobs online, lawyer tells court

“While incarcerated, he has used his time well,” said the lawyer. “He has earned several certificates of completion from the MCC, including world government.”

MR WOODBERRY
June 30, 2023

U.S. prosecutors ask judge to jail Mr Woodberry for 14 years with $8 million restitution to victims

The prosecutors described Mr Woodberry’s offence as “serious” and alleged that the Instagram celebrity “attempted to cause greater harm to victims.”

MR WOODBERRY
June 30, 2023

University professor, wife jailed for grant fraud in U.S.

The couple were sentenced to serve more than three years collectively in federal prison and ordered to pay $2.1 million in restitution.

University of Oklahoma
June 29, 2023

GTBank, Zenith, Fidelity, Unity Bank under investigation for data breach: NDPC

“We are currently investigating Guarantee Trust Bank, Fidelity, Unity, Zenith banks, Leadway Insurance and Babcock University, among others, for data breach.”

GTBANK, ZENITH, FIDELITY and DATA BREACH ILLUSTRATION
June 28, 2023

Former president’s son, wife arrested for corruption in Zambia

The ex-president’s son is suspected of stealing more than $5 million in criminal proceeds.

ZAMBIAN POLICE OFFICERS
June 27, 2023

Tinubu should appoint southerner, not northerner, as EFCC chair: HURIWA

“It is essential to rectify the existing regional imbalance within the EFCC by appointing a candidate from the South as the next chairman.”

ABDULRASHEED BAWA,Mrs. Farida Waziri,Ibrahim Lamorde,IBRAHIM MAGU, MOHAMMED UMAR ABBA and ABDULKARIM CHUKKOL
June 27, 2023

NDLEA: Tinubu supports war against drug trafficking, abuse in Nigeria

“I hereby reiterate this administration’s unwavering support to NDLEA for the sustenance of drug control efforts in the country and…efforts to keep the country safe.”

President Bola Tinubu, NDLEA Officials
June 27, 2023

‘Senator’ nabbed for €5.7 million internet fraud: EFCC

The suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of €5.7 million,” said the EFCC

EFCC operatives used to illustrate the story
June 26, 2023

$76 Million Cash Haul: Aisha Odariko was perm sec Kyari Dikwa’s account officer; she’s under probe, NDIC says

The background of his relationship with Mrs Odariko was unclear, although officials said they were both romantically involved.

Aisha Odariko and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
June 26, 2023

U.S.-based Nigerian Emmanuel Samuel sentenced to 82 months in prison for fraud

Emmanuel Samuel, a Nigerian based in the U.S., has been sentenced to 82 months in prison for defrauding a U.S. senior citizen.

A man in handcuffs used to illustrate the story