Ex-Acting AGF Jailed 72 Years Over N868m Fraud
Former Acting Accountant-General Chukwunyere Nwabuoku receives a 72-year prison sentence for laundering N868.46 million in public funds, as EFCC hails a victory against corruption.
Category : Anti-Corruption
El-Rufai to Face Multiple Corruption Charges in Courts
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai is set for arraignment on corruption charges in federal and state courts, with allegations including money laundering and abuse of office, amid calls for his release from custody.
Malami Reacts to EFCC Property Marking in Abuja, Claims Political Motives
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami has strongly reacted to the EFCC's raid and marking of his Abuja properties, alleging political motivations behind the investigation. The EFCC confirms having a court order for the operation.
El-Rufai to Face ICPC Arraignment Tuesday in Kaduna Court
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission will arraign former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday over fraud and money laundering charges. Separate abuse of office allegations have also been filed in state court.
ICPC to Arraign El-Rufa'i on Corruption Charges in Kaduna
The ICPC will arraign former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i and others in Federal and State High Courts on charges including money laundering and abuse of office, with proceedings set to begin on March 24, 2026.
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ICPC to Arraign Nasir El-Rufa'i on Criminal Charges
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission will arraign former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i in federal and state high courts over charges including money laundering, abuse of office, and fraud. Court proceedings are scheduled to begin this week.
ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai in Court on Corruption Allegations
The ICPC has scheduled the arraignment of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Kaduna over charges of public property conversion and money laundering.
Ex-AGF Nwabuoku Jailed 72 Years Over N868m Fraud
A federal high court in Abuja has sentenced former acting accountant-general Anamekwe Nwabuoku to 72 years in prison for fraud and money laundering involving N868.4 million, with sentences to run concurrently.
Ex-Acting AGoF Gets 72-Year Jail for Diverting N868.46m
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former acting Accountant-General Chukwunyere Nwabuoku to 72 years for diverting N868.46 million in security funds while serving at the Ministry of Defence.
Ex-Accountant General Jailed 72 Years for Money Laundering
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, a former Accountant General, to 72 years in prison for diverting defence funds. The judge condemned the act as appalling.
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SERAP Gives Akpabio 7 Days Over ₦200 Trillion NNPCL Probe
SERAP demands Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclose officials implicated in alleged ₦200 trillion missing from NNPCL within seven days, threatening legal action for transparency.
Fact Check: Tinubu Did Not Pledge Support in Iran-Israel War
A viral Facebook claim alleging President Bola Tinubu pledged Nigeria's support in the Iran-Israel conflict has been debunked. Nigeria's official stance remains diplomatic and non-aligned, with no credible evidence supporting the misinformation.
SERAP Demands Akpabio Name Suspects in N210 Trillion NNPCL Case
SERAP has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to disclose names of officials implicated in the missing N210 trillion from NNPCL, urging transparency in the Senate's investigation.
N8.61 Billion Fraud in Government Projects Exposed by BudgIT
A new BudgIT report reveals widespread fraud in government projects across Nigeria, with N8.61 billion misappropriated through 92 fraudulent projects. The findings highlight systemic failures in procurement and accountability.
Integrity in Public Service: The Quiet Battle
An examination of how integrity is tested in public service through subtle daily pressures, drawing lessons from the AIG Public Leaders Programme's integrity module.
Only 10 States Publish Accessible LGA Budgets in Nigeria
A BudgIT report reveals that only 10 Nigerian states have publicly accessible local government area budgets, with 18 states publishing no data, highlighting transparency gaps in governance.
Atiku Slams Tinubu's OPL 245 'Propaganda' as Malabu Files Legal Notice
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu's administration for misleading claims about resolving the OPL 245 dispute, citing Malabu's legal challenge and warning about opaque asset sales.
ADC Slams Tinubu's £746M Port Deal as UK-Favored 'Mugu' Agreement
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns President Tinubu's £746 million port rehabilitation deal with the UK, calling it a 'mugu' agreement that disproportionately benefits British interests while burdening Nigeria with debt and lacking transparenc
Israeli Parliament Biafra Support Claim Debunked in Fact Check
A viral Facebook claim alleging 70 Israeli lawmakers back Biafra independence and Nnamdi Kanu's release has been thoroughly investigated and found to be false. No records exist of Knesset discussions on Biafra.
False Claim: Iranian Attack on Trump's Convoy Debunked
A viral Facebook post alleging an Iranian operative attack on Donald Trump's convoy, causing deaths and injuries, has been proven false. Investigation reveals no credible evidence, with images digitally manipulated.
NIPR: Bwala's Al Jazeera Interview Lacked Credibility
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations says Daniel Bwala's Al Jazeera performance was undermined by credibility issues, stressing the need for professionalism in public communication.
EFCC Recovers N4 Billion, Returns Funds to NNPCL
The EFCC has handed over N3.94 billion recovered from fraudulent transactions to NNPCL, marking a significant achievement in Nigeria's anti-corruption efforts. The funds were formally presented in Abuja.
Nasir el-Rufai's Political Ordeal: Allegations and Fallout
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai faces a storm of corruption and security allegations after falling out with President Tinubu's administration, highlighting Nigeria's selective justice and political dynamics.
Ebonyi to Arrest Contractors, Edo Warns on Substandard Work
Ebonyi State Government has ordered the arrest of contractors who failed to meet obligations on 22 model secondary schools and terminated poorly executed road projects. Edo State warns contractors to comply with quality standards or face reconstruction co
Umahi Opens Ministry of Works Books for Anti-Corruption Probe
Minister of Works David Umahi declares all ministry records open for public scrutiny, invites EFCC and ICPC to investigate road projects and expenditures.
ADC Decries El-Rufai's Detention, Petitions Rights Bodies
The African Democratic Congress denounces the over 30-day detention of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai by ICPC, calling it a human rights violation and threatening to petition Amnesty International.
ADC: El-Rufai's Detention Violates Human Rights
The African Democratic Congress has denounced the continued detention of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai by the ICPC as unconstitutional and a grave human rights violation.
ADC Slams El-Rufai Detention as Rights Abuse
The African Democratic Congress accuses the ICPC of illegally detaining former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai for over 30 days, threatening to involve Amnesty International.
ICPC Extends El-Rufai Detention by 14 Days
The ICPC has obtained a court-approved 14-day extension to detain former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai for money laundering and abuse of office investigations, dismissing his legal challenge.
ADC Denies Inciting Nigerians, Cites Poverty and Rice Mill Closures
The African Democratic Congress denies accusations of incitement from the APC, pointing to data showing Nigeria's poverty rate rose to 63% and nearly 90 rice mills shut down due to economic policies under President Tinubu.
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