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Federal High Court Grants Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Bail After Six-Count Arraignment, Trial Set for September 21

July 13, 2026

ABUJA, July 13, 2026 — Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count criminal charge after he was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The proceedings marked the formal commencement of the case against the former minister, with the court reading the […]

SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged ₦800bn Campaign Fund Diversion

July 12, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of failing to investigate allegations that about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations was diverted for political campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit, filed at the […]

SERAP Urges National Assembly to Probe Alleged ₦6.3bn Constituency Project Funds Diversion

June 28, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to initiate investigations into allegations that more than ₦6.3 billion in Constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for, citing findings contained in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 report. In a letter dated June […]

Court Reserves July 9 Ruling on Emefiele Statements in $4.5bn Fraud Trial

June 26, 2026

The Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has reserved judgment until July 9 on whether extra-judicial statements allegedly made by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be admitted as evidence in his ongoing Emefiele Fraud Trial. The decision followed arguments from both the prosecution and defence over whether the disputed statements […]

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: New Company, Familiar Faces, Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

June 25, 2026

By Investigations Desk The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance is being celebrated as a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation reforms. Yet a closer examination of the concessionaire and its principals raises significant questions about transparency, corporate capacity and public accountability. At the centre of the debate is […]

SPECIAL REPORT: Enugu Airport Concession Raises Transparency Questions as Newly Registered Company Takes Over Strategic National Asset

June 25, 2026

The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, has been presented as a landmark achievement for the South-East. However, an examination of publicly available records and reports raises important questions about the selected concessionaire, Aero Alliance, and whether Nigerians have been given sufficient information about a 30-year agreement involving one of […]

EFCC Arrests Travel Agency CEO, Associate Over N68m Enugu Visa Fraud

June 22, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited and another suspect over an alleged Enugu visa fraud scheme involving N68.02 million and 24 victims. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the EFCC’s Enugu Zonal Directorate following petitions accusing the suspects of […]

EFCC Warns N30bn Election Spending by Aspirants Threatens Democracy

June 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concern over escalating election spending, disclosing that some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20 billion and N30 billion to secure electoral victory ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during the […]

Supreme Court Clears Okoyomon Extradition Case for UK Trial

June 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld the Okoyomon Extradition Case, approving the transfer of former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM), Emmanuel Okoyomon, to the United Kingdom to face trial over alleged bribery-related offences. The apex court dismissed his appeal and affirmed earlier rulings that granted the […]

Voter data leak probe widens as Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide

June 3, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its investigation into an alleged voter data leak involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the arrest of an electoral officer and the interrogation of a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The investigation is being handled by operatives of the […]