Category Archives: Corruption

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into the alleged disappearance of over N26 billion from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in 2021.The group urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, LateefContinueContinue reading “SERAP Demands Probe into Missing N26bn in Petroleum Ministry, PTDF”

Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that The trial of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has taken a dramatic turn as damning testimonies expose how he allegedly orchestrated the diversion of N868.4 million from the Federal Ministry of Defence using a network of shell companies.The trial,ContinueContinue reading “How Ex-Nigerian Accountant-General Nwabuoku Used Shell Companies to Siphon Defence Funds – Witnesses Reveal Shocking Details”

A staggering ₦21.8 billion has allegedly been extorted from motorists at roadblocks across the South-East within just two months, according to the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety). The rights group claims that security operatives, including the Nigerian Police Force and the Armed Forces, turned roadblocks into cash machines, fleecing commutersContinueContinue reading “₦21.8bn Extortion Scandal: Police, Military Accused of Cashing in on South-East Roadblocks – Intersociety”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and a prominent member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). His arrest followed a dramatic raid on his residence by a truckload of EFCC operatives on Wednesday.According to sources who spoke withContinueContinue reading “EFCC Storms Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf’s Residence, Arrests Him Over Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Fraud”

In a shocking development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly set its sights on the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, following allegations of a staggering N200 million expenditure on phone calls. Nigerian Stories broke the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking public outrage and intense scrutinyContinueContinue reading ““EFCC Targets Ondo Speaker, Probes N200 Million Call Allowance and N11.5 Billion Financial Mismanagement””

Sahara Reporters has revealed a shocking case of alleged police extortion, abuse of power, and misconduct, as Mrs. Gladys Ubogu Okeoghene, a resident of Afiesere town in Ughelli, Delta State, files a petition accusing officers of demanding over N2.1 million to recover her stolen vehicles.In her detailed petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police,ContinueContinue reading “Delta Woman Accuses Police of N2.1 Million Extortion in Stolen Vehicle Recovery Scandal”

By Premium Times In a shocking revelation, Premium Times has uncovered a widespread bribery scheme orchestrated by Nigerian lawmakers, targeting federal universities and other tertiary institutions under the guise of budget approvals. Using threats and intimidation, members of the National Assembly are reportedly extorting millions of naira from university leaders to secure allocations in theContinueContinue reading “Corruption Scandal Rocks Nigerian Legislature: Lawmakers Allegedly Demand N480 Million Bribe from Universities to Approve 2025 Budget”

In a high-profile legal showdown, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, January 20, 2025, arraigned Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), and four others on charges of monumental financial fraud. The defendants were brought before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja,ContinueContinue reading “EFCC Arraigns Former AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru, Others Over N76bn, $31.5m Fraud”

The Nigerian House of Representatives has initiated a full-scale investigation into serious bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The news, which sent shockwaves across the country, was first announced via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories in a breaking news post.The probeContinueContinue reading “Nigerian House of Reps Launches Probe into Alleged Bribery Scandal Involving EFCC and NCS”

In a recent turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed Governor Yahaya Bello’s visit to its headquarters as nothing more than a calculated publicity stunt. The anti-graft agency made this revelation through its official X handle, stating that Bello’s visit was far from a genuine attempt to submit himself forContinueContinue reading ““EFCC Dismisses Yahaya Bello’s Office Visit as Publicity Stunt, Claims He Was Not Ready to Surrender””