Category: #Corruption
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ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING: COURT REMANDS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday July 9 remanded Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s custody. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order following Bodejo’s arraignment by the EFCC on alleged money laundering charges. The EFCC had alleged that Bodejo, on or…
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ALLEGED ABUSE OF OFFICE: COURT REMANDS EX-CCT CHAIRMAN IN KUJE
An Abuja High Court on Thursday July 9 remanded the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, in the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the order after the Federal Government arraigned the erstwhile CCT boss on four-count corruption charge. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had…
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N5.78bn SUBEB FUNDS: COURT ADJOURNS EX-KWARA GOVERNOR AHMED’S TRIAL TO JULY 27
The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has adjourned the trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his former Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness, Stanley Ujilibo. Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar granted the adjournment after counsel to the second defendant informed the…
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FAKE SOLDIER NABBED AFTER SWINDLING P.O.S OPERATORS IN KWARA
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested a 34-year-old man, Akinola Tosin, over allegations of fraud and impersonation, including posing as a member of the Nigerian Army to facilitate criminal activities. The suspect was arrested following a complaint by a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator who alleged that he was defrauded…
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N1.35BN FRAUD CASE: EFCC, SULE LAMIDO CLASH OVER SUBPOENAED WITNESS IN COURT
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, over alleged N1.35 billion money laundering took a new turn at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the defence team disagreed over a subpoenaed witness presented in court. The defence argued that the witness was not…
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NSCDC IN KWARA ARRESTS 3 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS, INTERCEPTS 36 TONNES OF LITHIUM
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspected illegal miners for allegedly transporting solid minerals believed to be lithium ore without valid documents. Speaking during a media briefing at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Ilorin, the State Commandant, Abbas Nda Mohammed said the suspects, identified as…
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LAGOS CBD ARRESTS 859 OFFENDERS, SUSPENDS 7 OFFICERS OVER MISCONDUCT
The Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) Office says it arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business districts in 2025 as part of efforts to enforce order in commercial areas. According to the agency, offences included illegal parking, traffic light violations, dangerous driving and driving against traffic. The office also confirmed…
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EFCC QUIZZES ENERGY BOSS OVER ₦72M ‘FUEL DEAL’ FRAUD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has grilled the Managing Director of Paramount Energy Ltd. over an alleged ₦72.3 million fraud linked to a failed petroleum supply deal. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspect is being investigated for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence after a petitioner claimed he paid for fuel…
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BISHOP BADEJO URGES END TO IMPUNITY AS NIGERIA MARKS EASTER
As Easter celebrations unfold, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo calls on leaders to prioritize lives over politics amid ongoing security crises. The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has condemned Nigeria’s worsening security situation, calling for decisive action against terrorists and kidnappers. In an interview with NAN in Ibadan, Badejo described the…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
