Court Denies Bail in N2.28bn Fraud Case Against Abuja Socialites
A High Court in Abuja has refused bail for two defendants accused of a N2.28 billion contract fraud, ordering their remand and setting trial dates for March.
Category : Anti-Corruption
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.
Ex-Norway PM Jagland Charged with Corruption in Epstein Case
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland faces aggravated corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Police searched his properties as part of an ongoing investigation.
El-Rufai to Appear at ICPC Office in Abuja, Date Set
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai will appear before the ICPC on February 18, 2026, following allegations of fund misappropriation and a recent airport arrest attempt by DSS.
El-Rufai to Appear at EFCC Office in Abuja, Date Set
Nasir El-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna, will appear at the EFCC office in Abuja on February 16, 2026, amid corruption investigations and political tensions with President Tinubu.
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.
South Sudan, Somalia Lead World's Most Corrupt Nations in 2025 Index
Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals South Sudan and Somalia as the most corrupt countries globally, with five African nations ranking among the top ten most corrupt worldwide.
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.
Nigeria Drops to 142nd in 2025 Corruption Ranking
Nigeria ranks 142nd in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index with a score of 26/100, falling two places from 2024. Transparency International highlights governance challenges and warns corruption undermines climate action and essential services.
APC Chieftain Reacts to Abia's N210m Photocopier Budget Error
APC chieftain Prince Paul Ikonne criticizes Abia government's N210m photocopier budget allocation, calling it a transparency failure and urging citizens to hold Governor Alex Otti accountable.
Atiku Urges NNPC to Stop Refinery Deals, Calls for Privatization
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar calls for discontinuation of proposed refinery deals, citing historical failures and advocating for privatization of Nigeria's refineries.
El-Rufai: Nigeria's Security Now Protects Regime, Not People
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai raises alarm that Nigeria's security institutions are being used to protect those in power rather than citizens, calling for constitutional reforms.
ICPC Probes Ex-Minister Nnaji Over Certificate Forgery
The ICPC has initiated a formal investigation into former Minister Uche Nnaji regarding allegations of certificate forgery during his ministerial appointment process under President Tinubu.
Tinubu Urged to Sack Interior Minister Over Certificate Scandal
Civil society activists demand President Tinubu immediately remove Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo amid allegations of forged NYSC certificate, citing government silence as tolerance for corruption.
Norway Probes Ex-PM Jagland Over Epstein Corruption Links
Norwegian authorities have launched a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland following revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with Økokrim examining potential gifts and benefits.
Ex-NEXIM MD Gets 490 Years for ₦2.4bn Fraud
Former NEXIM Bank Managing Director Robert Orya sentenced to 490 years in prison for ₦2.4 billion fraud by Abuja High Court, convicted on all 49 counts.
Ex-NEXIM Boss Gets 490 Years for N2.4bn Fraud
Robert Orya, former MD of Nigerian Export-Import Bank, convicted on 49 counts of fraud totaling N2.4 billion. Justice F.E. Messiri sentences him to 10 years per count.
Imo, Lagos, Others Lead in Fraudulent Project Delivery - Report
A new BudgIT Tracka report identifies Imo, Lagos, Kwara, Abia and Ogun as states with highest fraudulent project delivery rates in 2024 federal budget, accounting for over half of nationwide cases.
Diezani Faces UK Trial Over £140,000 Luxury Spending
Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is on trial in London for allegedly spending £140,000 in one day on luxury items while accepting bribes for oil contracts.
CAN Blasts Yahoo-Boys: 'When You Steal Money, You Are a Thief'
Rev. John Hayab, Northern Chairman of CAN, warns youths against cybercrime, emphasizing that ill-gotten wealth brings shame and jeopardizes Nigeria's future.
Ex-China Justice Minister Jailed for Life Over Corruption
A Chinese court has sentenced former Justice Minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment for accepting nearly $20 million in bribes over 16 years, marking another high-profile conviction in President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
Diezani Alison-Madueke Challenges Fairness of UK Bribery Trial
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has raised concerns about the fairness of her London bribery trial, claiming both UK and Nigerian governments denied her access to crucial defence documents.
PWI Refutes N246.77bn NEDC Salary Budget Allegations
The Parliamentary Watch Initiative has dismissed claims of NEDC operating a N246.77 billion salary budget, calling them misleading and misrepresentative of Nigeria's budgeting process.
How $6.23m Was Withdrawn From CBN With Forged Papers
A witness in Godwin Emefiele's trial reveals how forged documents were used to withdraw $6.23 million from CBN's Garki branch for alleged election logistics.
Group Urges Tinubu to Probe NNPCL CEO Over Allegations
NeGGAN calls for investigation into NNPCL's Bayo Ojulari over multiple allegations, Senate disrespect, and EFCC petition transparency.
ICPC Appoints Temilade Okesanjo as Strategy Consultant
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency ICPC has appointed Mrs. Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications to enhance institutional effectiveness and public engagement.
Anyim Charges Christian Leaders on Conviction and Integrity
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has called on Christian leaders to anchor their public and professional engagements on deep personal conviction rather than convenience or pressure.
Lawyers Protest N4trn Unpaid Contractor Debts at Finance Ministry
Approximately 500 lawyers stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of N4 trillion owed to indigenous contractors for completed projects and calling for the resignation of Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite.
KANSIEC Chairman Remanded Over N1bn Fraud, Granted Bail
Federal High Court grants N200m bail to KANSIEC chairman Sani Malumfashi and two officials over alleged N1bn fraud, remands them in Kuje prison pending bail perfection.
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