Sunday, October 25, 2026

Anti-Corruption

October 6, 2026

Ifeanyi Ugwu jailed in U.S. for running multimillion-dollar money-transfer ring to China, Nigeria

The 50-year-old owned, operated, and named himself the CEO of Franklin Finance Inc., a company he used to carry out the illegal international transfers.

Inmates in U.S. prison
October 5, 2026

Witness reveals how funds were moved to private accounts in ex-Taraba governor’s trial

The judge adjourned the matter till October 6, 2026, for continuation of the evidence of PW3.

Taraba state governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku
October 3, 2026

You’ve justified my confidence in you, Tinubu hails EFCC for anti-graft efforts 

Mr Olukoyede reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to preventive frameworks in tackling corruption in the country.

Tinubu/Olukoyede and the EFCC logo.
October 2, 2026

U.S. immigration officer jailed for accepting $6,000 bribe

Mr Dukuly pleaded guilty to “aiding and abetting the bribery of a public official in exchange for an official act.”

Court
October 1, 2026

EFCC arraigns Lagos businessman for fraud

EFCC arraigned businessman Christopher Enyinnwa before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja Division, on an alleged N30.14 million fraud.

October 1, 2026

Nigerians must stop celebrating unexplained wealth: Ex-Minister

Iyorwuese Hagher, a former deputy minister for power and steel, has called on Nigerians to end the culture of celebrating people with unexplained wealth.

Iyorwuese Hagher
September 30, 2026

Police nab two Indians, seven others over alleged N6.2 billion internet fraud

The AIG said the NPF-NCCC was also engaging international partners as part of the ongoing investigation.

NPF-NCCC
September 30, 2026

After Gazette exposé on Abuja land grab, businessman claims paying Wikes $2 million for 60 hectares

According to court documents, Mr Dantani alleged that he was made to deliver $2.1 million in cash at a house located in Gwarinpa, FCT, to the Wikes.

September 30, 2026

USAF cybercriminals Chijioke Odimegwu, Harafat Mogaji jailed 189 months for multimillion-dollar phishing heist

Chijioke Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji, former members of the United States Air Force at the time, attacked businesses with email “spamming” and phishing campaigns.

Harafat Mogaji
September 29, 2026

Court ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠​​‍⁠⁠‌‌​orders speedy hearing as Abba Kyari, co-defendants resume defence

Justice Nwite then said that he was more concerned with the accelerate hearing of the matter than counsel to the parties.

Abba Kyari