Category : Anti-Corruption


Kano Anti-Graft Agency Seizes Vehicles from Ex-Officials

Tension rises in Kano as the state's anti-corruption commission recovers official vehicles from former commissioners, including the son of a prominent politician, after they ignored directives to return government assets.

Ex-NNPC Boss Jailed 87 Months in US for Bribery

A US court has sentenced former NNPC general manager Paulinus Okoronkwo to 87 months in prison for accepting a $2.1 million bribe from Addax Petroleum, sparking mixed reactions in Nigeria.

ICPC Denies El-Rufai Nosebleed, Explains Detention

Nigeria's ICPC has refuted reports that former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai suffered a nosebleed in custody while explaining his continued detention is due to ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct.

Nigerian Witnesses Testify Virtually in Diezani Trial

Four Nigerian witnesses gave evidence via video link from Abuja in the UK trial of former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who denies six bribery charges. The session was conducted under mutual assistance laws.

Nigeria Not Scrapping Naira for Eco in 2027

A viral claim that Nigeria will abolish the naira in 2027 for the Eco regional currency is false. The Eco remains under development with conditional implementation, and no official statement confirms the naira's abolition.

El-Rufai Accuses Ribadu's Office of Importing Poison

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has written to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu seeking clarification over allegations his office imported thallium sulphate, a dangerous toxin. The letter was delivered on February 11, 2026.

Tinubu Aide Calls for El-Rufai Probe Over Wire-Tapping

President Bola Tinubu's media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has called for an investigation into former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai after he admitted to wire-tapping the National Security Adviser's phone, sparking national security concerns.

INEC Deploys EFCC, ICPC Against Vote Buying

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announces collaboration with EFCC, ICPC, and police to tackle vote trading ahead of FCT Area Council elections, with special focus on identified hotspots.

FG Halts NAFDAC's Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement

The Federal Government has ordered NAFDAC to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed sachet alcohol ban, citing security risks and economic disruptions. The directive follows interventions from the SGF and National Security Adviser.

Nigeria Ranked 36th Most Corrupt Country in 2025

Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals Nigeria remains the 36th most corrupt country globally, scoring 26 points and sharing this position with five other nations.

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