Category: Corruption
Court Mandates Arraignment of Otudeko, Others in Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s former Managing Director, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Aneke on Monday, emphasized that the defendants must be formally arraigned before any preliminary objections…
Father of NYSC Member Who Slammed Tinubu Died Protesting Demolition of His Palm Plantation
The father of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who recently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, died after participating in a protest against the demolition of his palm plantation for the Obudu International Airport project. Journalist and human rights activist Agba Jalingo revealed this in a Facebook post, shedding light on…
Lagos NYSC Local Government Inspector Absconds After Summoning Corps Member for Criticizing Tinubu
A Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos has gone into hiding after summoning a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, over her viral social media post criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The situation unfolded following the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and a team of lawyers, who…
Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Notorious Kingpin and Six Others in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized seven criminals, including a notorious kidnapping kingpin known as ‘Honor,’ during separate operations. The operations, which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria….
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State has raised alarm over alleged threats from the NYSC board after she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in a viral TikTok video. The young lady, who uses the handle @talktoraye, expressed her frustrations about the rising cost of goods and economic hardship in…
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over ‘Unlawful Suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as a violation of her fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to reverse the suspension and restore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative rights, entitlements,…
Police Arrest 74-Year-Old Man for Alleged Defilement of 13-Year-Old Girl in Lagos
A 74-year-old man, Aderinsola Addiths, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in the Iju area. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, was reported to the Iju Division on March 13, prompting swift action by law enforcement authorities. Details of the Incident According…
UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Invokes ‘Immunity’ Before Conviction for Enslaving Woman
A United Nations judge, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman into slavery in the United Kingdom, with bodycam footage revealing her attempt to claim diplomatic immunity during her arrest. Mugambe, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of multiple offenses, including forced labor and…
Yobe Audit Exposes N204 Million in Unaccounted Local Government Withdrawals
A review of the 2023 audit report for local governments in Yobe State has uncovered N204 million in unexplained withdrawals by various council areas. The report, which highlights significant lapses in financial accountability, identified unsupported expenditures across multiple local government departments, raising concerns about transparency and governance at the grassroots level. Breakdown of Unexplained Withdrawals…
Nigeria Squandered Future Generations’ Wealth for 50 Years, Tinubu Declares
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria was on the brink of bankruptcy before his administration took decisive steps to remove the fuel subsidy and implement critical economic reforms. Speaking on Thursday while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that…