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Ngige storms APC meeting after Kuje prison release

Former Minister Chris Ngige makes a dramatic appearance at an APC caucus meeting in Abuja just hours after being granted bail from Kuje Correctional Centre on corruption charges. Details inside.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.

Mother jailed 9 years for shaking baby to death

A young mother, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, in London. Read the tragic details of the case.

CSOs Petition EFCC Over Corruption Claims in BPP

Civil society groups have urged the EFCC to investigate serious graft allegations against BPP's leadership. The Bureau denies all claims, citing transparency reforms. Read the full details.

EFCC Rejects Politicisation Claims, Malami Cries Foul

Nigeria's EFCC insists its anti-corruption war is impartial, dismissing claims of political weaponisation. Meanwhile, ex-Attorney General Malami alleges persecution and demands the EFCC chairman step aside from his case. Read the full details.

Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial for Boyfriend's Son's Death

Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.

UNILAG Don's Sexual Assault Trial Adjourned

Lagos High Court adjourns the trial of Dr Samuel Ojogbo, a UNILAG lecturer accused of raping a student, to January 21, 2026. Case faces scrutiny over courtroom conduct.

CCSO Apologizes to BPP DG Over False Allegations

A coalition of 17 civil society groups withdraws false corruption claims against BPP's Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, issues a public apology, and cancels planned protests. Read the full story.

Diddy's Desperate Call in Netflix Doc Teaser

A new Netflix teaser shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs making a frantic call to his lawyers before his arrest. The docuseries, produced by 50 Cent, premieres Tuesday. Read the shocking details.

UK Politician Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Term

British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.

Malami Released After EFCC Interrogation

Former AGF Abubakar Malami confirms his release by the EFCC after questioning over alleged misconduct. He maintains his innocence and schedules further engagement. Read the latest developments.

Ex-Coach Accuses NFF of Misusing $960K FIFA Funds

Former Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum exposes NFF's alleged misuse of $960,000 FIFA preparation funds. Discover the shocking details and calls for accountability in Nigerian football.

NFF Faces $960,000 World Cup Fund Scandal

Former Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum exposes NFF's alleged mismanagement of $960,000 FIFA World Cup preparation funds. Discover the shocking details of missing training camps and restricted staff.

Zelensky sacks chief aide after corruption raid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak following anti-corruption search of his residence. Critical blow to Ukraine's negotiation strategy amid peace talks.

EFCC Summons Former Justice Minister Malami

Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami summoned by EFCC for questioning. The ex-minister pledges transparency and vows to make investigation details public. Read latest developments.

Eight Get Life Sentences for Crimea Bridge Bombing

A Russian military court has handed life sentences to eight individuals for the 2022 attack on the Kerch Bridge, a vital supply link to annexed Crimea. The blast killed five and triggered massive Russian retaliation. Read the full details.

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