Saturday, October 24, 2026

Anti-Corruption

October 16, 2026

Ondo govt seeks public support in fight against fake products

The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency has urged residents to provide credible information to combat fake and counterfeit products.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
October 16, 2026

Three suspects on trial for impersonating Tunde Ednut in N18 million fraud

EFCC arraigned Raymond Charles Yafetus, Auwal Ibrahim and Babangida Ibrahim, over alleged impersonation of popular Nigerian influencer Tunde Adekunle, aka Tunde Ednut.

October 15, 2026

Alleged Fraud: Witness tells court he facilitated N1.4 billion forex transactions for Yahaya Bello’s associate

Justice Maryanne Anineh adjourned the case until October 27 and November 24, 2026, to continue the trial.

Yahaya Bello (Credit: X)
October 15, 2026

Alleged $1 Billion Fraud: Court acquits Aliyu Abubakar, Malabu Oil

The judge stated that the EFCC failed to discharge the responsibility placed on it.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
October 14, 2026

Lagos court jails Facebook impersonator three years over $135,000 fraud

Mr James allegedly scammed him under the guise of foreign exchange scheme.

October 14, 2026

ICPC opposes bail application for second defendant in El-Rufai’s graft trial 

Both Messrs El-Rufai and Lawal were brought to the court under heavy security.

ICPC
October 14, 2026

Court dismisses Akwa Ibom’s suit challenging EFCC powers

The case started in 2016 when some indigenes of the state petitioned the office of its chairman over alleged diversion of state resources.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
October 13, 2026

EFCC witness accuses Blessing CEO of N69 million property lease fraud

Mr Okeigwe told the court that he paid N69,150,000 to lease a property at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, after the defendant allegedly represented herself as its owner.

social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka, aka Blessing CEO
October 13, 2026

EFCC arraigns ALSCON, director Zavyalov Dmitry for money laundering

The company’s counsel also asked the court to quash the charges, claiming the company was innocent. The judge adjourned the matter until January 2027.

Zavyalov Dmitry
October 13, 2026

Court dismisses Sanwo-Olu’s paramour Aisha Achimugu’s N10 billion suit against EFCC

The judge ruled EFCC had no basis to restrain it from carrying out its statutory duties and dismissed her claim for damages, calling the suit “frivolous and brought in bad faith”.

Aisha Achimugu