Category: Corruption
Bandits Kill Four, Abduct LG Vice Chairman and Scores in Zamfara Communities
Bandits have unleashed a wave of violence in Zamfara State, killing four people and abducting the Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Hon. Bala Muhammad Maijidadi, along with scores of others. The coordinated attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, have left several communities in Gusau and Zugu districts in shock and…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…
Ex-Acting Accountant General Nwabuoku Accused of Diverting ₦868.4 Million in Defence Funds
Key Witnesses Detail Alleged Fraud in EFCC Corruption Trial The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the trial of Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, over allegations of diverting ₦868.4 million from the Federal Ministry of Defence. The trial, which began on January 31, 2025, before Justice James…
EFCC Acknowledges Auction Irregularities, Pledges to Address Complaints
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged technical issues during its recent online auction of forfeited vehicles and has committed to reviewing public complaints to ensure transparency and fairness in the process. Participants reported several challenges, including difficulties accessing auctioneers’ websites, being locked out after submitting bids, and concerns over unusually high bid…
Yahaya Bello Takes Money Laundering Allegations to Supreme Court
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is escalating his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court, as he seeks to overturn an arrest warrant issued by a lower court. The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the money laundering case initiated against Bello by the EFCC,…
Bobrisky Allegedly Paid EFCC Officials ₦15 Million to Avoid Prison, Leaked Audio Reveals
Controversial Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, is at the center of a growing scandal following the release of a series of audio recordings by an online source identified as Very Dark Man (VDM). In the recordings, Bobrisky is heard admitting to paying ₦15 million to officials of the Economic and Financial…
Yahaya Bello Allegedly Escapes EFCC Capture with Governor Ododo’s Help Amid N80.2 Billion Fraud Investigation
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello reportedly evaded capture by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, with the alleged assistance of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The EFCC had surrounded the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in a renewed attempt to arrest Bello over allegations of an N80.2 billion…
EFCC Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Method of Reporting for Alleged Breach of Protocol
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it rejected the manner in which former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, reported to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, describing it as a breach of protocol. A source from the EFCC revealed that Bello arrived at the commission in a convoy, accompanied by the…
EFCC Launches Fresh Attempt to Arrest Former Governor Yahaya Bello at Kogi Government Lodge
In a dramatic development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly initiated a new attempt to arrest former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. According to Ohiare Michael, Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, EFCC operatives have surrounded the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, where the former governor is staying, and…
Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honors EFCC Invitation After Resisting Arrest in April Over NGN 80.2 Billion Fraud Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has finally responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after resisting arrest in April 2024 over fraud allegations amounting to NGN 80.2 billion. The five-month standoff, which saw the intervention of security personnel from the current governor of Kogi State, marked a turning…