Corruption & Ethics Archives - Page 2 of 7

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 […]

Police reject ₦500m bribe in Canadian Loud drug seizure operation

May 25, 2026

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have carried out a major Canadian Loud seizure after intercepting suspected illicit drugs valued at about ₦7.8 billion and reportedly rejecting a ₦500 million bribe allegedly offered to compromise the operation. The police said the interception formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle organised drug trafficking networks operating within […]

EFCC rearrests Saleh Mamman after N33bn fraud conviction

May 19, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has rearrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his N33bn fraud conviction over the alleged diversion of public funds linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The anti-graft agency confirmed that Mamman was apprehended in Kaduna after a surveillance operation conducted days after a Federal High […]

EFCC investigates undeclared cash case involving Kano airport passengers

May 18, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into an undeclared cash case involving two passengers intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport with a total of $461,600 after arriving from Dubai. The suspects were arrested following a joint operation involving officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and anti-money laundering officials in Kano. […]

EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged N36m fraud in Lagos case

May 15, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over allegations connected to a EFCC fraud arraignment involving an alleged N36 million fraud in Lagos. She was brought before the court on charges bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and financial misconduct, according to […]

Lawyers raise fair trial concern in Diezani UK bribery case

May 15, 2026

Lawyers raise fair trial concern in Diezani UK trial as defence counsel challenges the integrity of evidence and investigative procedures at Southwark Crown Court in London. The case involves former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and two co-defendants facing bribery-related allegations. The court proceedings have raised questions over documentation handling, disclosure completeness, and prosecution conduct. […]