Thursday, November 5, 2026

Anti-Corruption

February 11, 2023

Buhari asked to overhaul EFCC

Mr Lawson said EFCC under AbdulRasheed Bawa allegedly had the penchant for disobedience of lawful court orders and had politicised activities.

Buhari and Bawa
February 10, 2023

Benue couple remanded in prison for ‘419’ fraud

The police charged the couple with criminal conspiracy and advanced fee fraud.

Court room used to illustrate the story
February 10, 2023

Like vacuum cleaner, I will eliminate corruption; Buhari left mess: Tinubu

“New leaders came from 2013 to 2014; in 2015, (they) swept the dirt. But the dirt is still left on the ground. We need to sweep more.”

Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari
February 8, 2023

N805 Million Fraud: Delta senator Nwaoboshi finally lands in prison after hiding for months

On July 1, 2022, the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal sentenced Mr Nwaoboshi to prison after it convicted him on a two-count charge of money laundering.

Peter Nwaoboshi
February 8, 2023

Sextortion: FBI issues global alert on Nigerian, other sex predators blackmailing children

A report accused West African adults of posing as young girls, tricking victims into sending them explicit videos or photos and then threatening to release the material unless they send money or gift

FBI and Nigerian men at cybercafe used to illustrate the story
February 7, 2023

Ex-Coinbase manager pleads guilty to first-ever crypto insider trading

The former product manager is accused of committing wire fraud in connection with a scheme of insider trading in cryptocurrency assets.

Ishan Wahi
February 7, 2023

Court acquits Jide Omokore of $1.6 billion fraud

The court, however, convicted Mr Omokore’s co-accused, Victor Briggs and Abiye Membere, for official corruption.

Jide Omokore and Diezani Allison-Madueke
February 7, 2023

Student accused of fraud tells court he was threatened by EFCC officials to write statement

The student also said that when he was picked up by EFCC officials, he was denied right to his lawyer.

EFCC operatives
February 7, 2023

EFCC arraigns Kaduna man over N10 million fraud

The accused was granted N3 million bail by the judge, with two sureties in like sum.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story