Category: #Corruption
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EFCC HAS DISMISSED OVER 40 OFFICIALS OVER ALLEGED CORRUPTION, MISCONDUCT — OLUKOYEDE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice since Ola Olukoyede became chairman of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja while reviewing the commission’s activities and achievements under his leadership. The EFCC chairman said more than…
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GOVERNOR SULE ORDERS PROBE INTO ALLEGED DIVERSION OF HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT IN NASARAWA
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has ordered an investigation into allegations that equipment donated to Umaisha General Hospital was diverted or stolen, directing that anyone found culpable should be dismissed and prosecuted. Sule gave the directive on Wednesday in Lafia following a viral video in which Ibrahim Sa’ad, member representing Ugya/Umaisha State Constituency in the…
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ICPC ACADEMY SHIFTS ANTI-GRAFT WAR TO PREVENTION, TRAINS OFFICERS
The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has called for a stronger focus on preventing corruption and illicit financial flows through continuous training of public officers. ACAN Provost, Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday while declaring open a…
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AUDITOR-GENERAL UNCOVERS $19.3M IRREGULAR CHARGES AT GHANA’S U.S EMBASSY
A forensic audit by Ghana’s Auditor-General has uncovered about $19.37 million in irregular charges paid by visa and passport applicants at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2025. The audit found that applicants were redirected from the Embassy’s official website to privately controlled platforms, where they paid additional fees for passport and visa…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
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EFCC ARRAIGNS FORMER WARRI REFINERY MD OVER ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on allegations of money laundering. Yisawu was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on an eight-count charge linked to his time as Managing Director of the refinery and a former official…
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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…
