The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially arraigned former Abia State Governor Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji and four others on charges of embezzling N60.85 billion in public funds. The high-profile case was brought before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court, Umuahia, on Friday, February 28, 2025.The former governor, alongside hisContinueContinue reading “EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor Theodore Orji, Four Others Over Alleged N60.85 Billion Fraud”
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Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, in Ikoyi Correctional Centre over an alleged multi-billion naira money laundering scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okoye on Wednesday on a seven-count charge involving financial crimesContinueContinue reading “Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud”
Crackdown on Dirty Money: IMBLN Partners with EFCC to Expose Real Estate Money Laundering
In a decisive move against financial crimes, the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders in Nigeria (IMBLN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to expose corrupt Nigerians laundering illicit funds through real estate.Announcing the development via its official X handle, Sahara Reporters highlighted growing concerns overContinueContinue reading “Crackdown on Dirty Money: IMBLN Partners with EFCC to Expose Real Estate Money Laundering”
ICPC Declares Ex-Naval Chief, Brigadier-General Wanted Over N3 Billion Fraud
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka wanted for their alleged involvement in a staggering N3 billion fraud.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle ofContinueContinue reading “ICPC Declares Ex-Naval Chief, Brigadier-General Wanted Over N3 Billion Fraud”
Outrage in Enugu: Tricycle Riders Protest Daily Extortion, Harassment by Union Chairman, Transport Commissioner
Tricycle riders in Enugu State took to the streets on Friday in a bold demonstration against what they described as relentless extortion, harassment, and corruption orchestrated by the Chairman of the Amalgamated Tricycle Riders Union, Mr. Kingsley Edeh, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Obi Ozor.The aggrieved riders accused the Ministry of Transportation of colludingContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Enugu: Tricycle Riders Protest Daily Extortion, Harassment by Union Chairman, Transport Commissioner”
CJN Kekere-Ekun Decries Corruption, Bias in Judiciary, Calls for Urgent Reforms to Restore Public Trust
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has issued a clarion call for sweeping reforms within the judiciary, lamenting persistent allegations of corruption, judicial delays, and bias that continue to undermine the integrity of the nation’s legal system.Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the 2025 Hybrid Refresher Course for JudgesContinueContinue reading “CJN Kekere-Ekun Decries Corruption, Bias in Judiciary, Calls for Urgent Reforms to Restore Public Trust”
ICPC Arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant for Alleged N3 Billion Fraud in Kogi
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than ₦3 billion.The arrest, which was announced via the official X handle ofContinueContinue reading “ICPC Arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant for Alleged N3 Billion Fraud in Kogi”
EFCC Intensifies Scrutiny of Local Government Funds Amid Rising Calls for Accountability
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ramped up its monitoring of funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, in a bold move to curb financial mismanagement and ensure grassroots development. This revelation came from EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, during a courtesy visit by leaders of the National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), led byContinueContinue reading “EFCC Intensifies Scrutiny of Local Government Funds Amid Rising Calls for Accountability”
Budget Padding Scandal: Nigerian Lawmakers Inflate College Budget by Over N90 Billion
The National Assembly has once again come under fire for alleged budget padding, this time inflating the 2024 budget of the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu, by a staggering ₦90.8 billion—an increase of over 5,000% from the institution’s proposed allocation.Investigative reports by BudgIT Foundation, a civic tech organisation dedicated to transparency in governance, revealedContinueContinue reading “Budget Padding Scandal: Nigerian Lawmakers Inflate College Budget by Over N90 Billion”
HEDA Demands EFCC, ICPC Probe into N480 Million Bribery Scandal Rocking Nigerian Lawmakers and University Vice-Chancellors
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has condemned an alleged N480 million bribery scandal involving members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, as well as the House Committee on University Education. The civil society organization has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent CorruptContinueContinue reading “HEDA Demands EFCC, ICPC Probe into N480 Million Bribery Scandal Rocking Nigerian Lawmakers and University Vice-Chancellors”
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