Friday, November 6, 2026

Anti-Corruption

September 22, 2022

Lagos prophet bags seven years’ imprisonment for duping member of N59.7 million

Mr Ukoha said that the convict received the amount on different occasions in 2016 on the pretext of helping the victim purchase a property.

Court Gavel
September 21, 2022

New York Attorney General sues Trump, family, company for $250 million over fraud 

Ms James accused Mr Trump and the Trump Organisation of capitalising on the valuations of its properties to gain financial advantages.

September 21, 2022

RCCG pastor jailed two years for issuing $1.6 million dud cheque

Mr Oluokun was charged alongside his company, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Ltd., on an amended six-count charge bordering on the issuance of dud cheque.

September 21, 2022

Money Laundering: Court okays Mompha’s trial in absentia

On June 22, the court issued a bench warrant for Mompha’s arrest following his absence in court.

Mompha
September 21, 2022

I would bribe budget office for constituency projects if elected: Akinola Akinjide 

“If it’s two million naira that you want to collect in the budget office, take it and put it in the budget.”

Accord Party
September 21, 2022

Ex-police chief gets life sentence for taking $10 million bribes

Mr Gong received money and valuables worth about ¥73.43 million ($10.56 million).

Court room used to illustrate the story
September 21, 2022

Banker jailed seven years for stealing N2.68 million

The court, however, gave her an option to pay back the stolen fund within a year and serve four years in prison instead of seven years.

Gavel
September 20, 2022

ICPC tasks traditional rulers, clerics on fight against corruption 

ICPC chairman, Bolaji Owosanoye, urged the traditional and religious leaders to support the government’s corruption fight.

ICPC Headquarters, Abuja
September 19, 2022

Ex-governor Lamido, sons, others to face N712 million fraud trial

The EFCC is alleging that the former governor awarded contracts to companies where he was an interested party, using his two sons as fronts.

Sule Lamido
September 19, 2022

Judge rejects Hushpuppi’s handwritten letter for non-compliance with district rules

In the handwritten letter, Hushpuppi noted his humble beginnings as a salesman, apologised for his crimes, and vowed to use his personal funds to pay his victims.

Hushpuppi 2