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EFCC Quizzes Benue Officials Over Alleged N4.6bn Fraud

January 21, 2026

Some principal officers of the Benue State Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and associated consultants are currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi as part of an investigation into an alleged N4.6 billion fraud involving local government funds. The development was reported on Tuesday, January 21, 2026. The […]

Court Orders INEC to Recognise David Mark‑Led ADC List for FCT Area Council Poll

January 20, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of candidates forwarded by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar […]

₦1.62 Trillion Budget & the Politics of Deception: Why Enugu’s Election-Year Budget Raises Serious Red Flag

January 19, 2026

By Parcel Ogbonna The Anambra Question: Where the Numbers Stop Making Sense If there is one comparison that strips Enugu State’s proposed ₦1.62 trillion 2026 budget of its theatrical shine, it is Anambra State. Anambra is not just another South-East peer. It is governed by a globally recognised economist, a former Governor of the Central […]

FG Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome Over UK Property Forgery

January 19, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a three-count criminal charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alleging forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The charge was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Federal […]

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending

January 18, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged failures to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since the start of the current administration on May 29, 2023. The lawsuit was filed […]

“Tomorrow Is Not Here”: Cleric Warns Against Slogan-Driven Governance

January 18, 2026

by Rev. Christopher Nwafor, Enugu A strongly worded commentary by Rev. Christopher Nwafor has sparked debate across Enugu and beyond, challenging the popular political slogan “Tomorrow Is Here” and warning that declarations without planning amount to deception rather than leadership. In a statement released on Tuesday, the cleric argued that political slogans should clarify vision, […]

EFCC Begins Investigation Into Ex‑NMDPRA MD After Dangote’s Petition

January 18, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into allegations contained in a petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, following a formal complaint lodged by the Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote. The matter was confirmed by senior EFCC officials […]

‘Say No If Anybody Seizes a Radio Station and Says “Fellow Countrymen”’ — Richard Akinjide

January 15, 2026

Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), a respected legal statesman and former Attorney-General of the Federation, has called on Nigerians to reject any attempt to seize a radio station and broadcast to the public under the guise of national authority. He made the remarks in reflections on Nigeria’s political history and the rule of law, citing the […]

Stop Defending Corruption, Adeyanju Tells Opposition Over Malami Case

January 13, 2026

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised opposition parties for attacking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its handling of the ongoing case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), saying their reactions undermine Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Adeyanju spoke to journalists on Monday in […]

“My Badge Is My Warrant”: EFCC Boss Defends Arrest Powers

January 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has defended the agency’s authority to effect arrests without court warrants when legally justified, saying the badge he carries serves as the commission’s enforceable warrant. Olukoyede made the remarks on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme on Sunday, amid heightened enforcement activity against internet […]