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Sadiya Farouq wanted as EFCC issues notice over fraud investigation

May 9, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct. The development has intensified public attention on the anti-graft agency’s investigation, with the Sadiya Farouq wanted notice formally released through official EFCC […]

EFCC raid: Only $50,000 and N13m found in my house, not $13m — Achimugu

April 28, 2026

The EFCC raid on the residence of businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has come under public scrutiny after she disputed claims that $13 million was recovered, insisting that only $50,000 and N13 million were found during the operation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been investigating allegations linked to financial transactions involving Aisha Achimugu. The […]

FG Drops Terrorism Charges Against Malami, Son as Court Admits Amended Case

April 16, 2026

FG drops terrorism charges against Malami and son as the Federal Government withdrew the terrorism financing allegations against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, replacing them with amended charges related to illegal possession of arms. The case involving Abubakar Malami and his son originated from earlier charges filed by the […]

SERAP Probe Call Over ₦2.9bn Missing Funds in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA Escalates Pressure on Tinubu

April 12, 2026

SERAP probe call over ₦2.9bn missing funds in NIGCOMSAT and NNRA has intensified calls for accountability after the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged financial discrepancies reported in federal agencies. The call follows findings attributed to the Auditor-General’s annual report, which flagged alleged financial irregularities across key government institutions, […]

EFCC Yahoo Academy Bust: 31 Arrested in Abuja Crackdown

April 9, 2026

The EFCC yahoo academy bust has led to the arrest of 31 suspected internet fraud trainees in Abuja, following an operation by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission targeting a cybercrime training centre. The EFCC yahoo academy bust was carried out after intelligence reports linked the facility to organised cybercrime activities. According to […]

EFCC Seeks Property Forfeiture of 57 Assets Linked to Malami

April 3, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has intensified its case as it pushes for property forfeiture Malami, urging the court to grant a final order for the permanent seizure of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The anti-graft agency has been pursuing multiple asset recovery cases as part of […]

ICPC to Arraign Ex-Kaduna Governor El‑Rufai Over Corruption Charges

March 24, 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it will arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai and one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, on alleged corruption‑related offences, the agency said on Monday. In a statement issued by the commission’s […]

SERAP Demands Akpabio Publish Names Linked to Alleged Missing N210trn or Face Legal Action

March 22, 2026

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to publish the names of public officials alleged to be implicated in the purported missing N210 trillion or face legal action, the organisation said in a statement on Wednesday. In the statement, SERAP said it had written to Akpabio, urging public disclosure […]

Utomi Sounds Alarm: Nigeria in Crisis Due to Failed Leadership and Corruption

March 7, 2026

Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has described Nigeria as being in “a complete mess,” citing leadership failures, corruption and weakened public institutions as key factors in the country’s current challenges. Utomi stated this in an interview with Vanguard published on March 7, 2026, in which he assessed […]

Senate Threatens Arrest as Kyari, Others Face Questions Over ₦210trn Audit Query

March 6, 2026

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, alongside former Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajia Isa and former Group General Manager of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Dr. Bala Wunti, over ₦210 trillion flagged in audit […]