FG files fresh charges against ex-AGF Malami, son
The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son over alleged financial misconduct. The new case adds to earlier legal troubles faced by the former justice minister since leaving office. According to court filings, the prosecution is accusing Malami and his son of involvement in […]
Forfeiture order: EFCC slams fresh charges on Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought fresh charges against Godwin Emefiele, who was once the Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank. The EFCC claims he illegally took control of 753 houses located in the Lokogoma District of Abuja. In the new case filed at the High Court in Abuja, the EFCC also accused […]
Diezani Alison-Madueke: Court grants ex-petroleum minister’s prayer challenging forfeiture order
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum, has been granted permission by a Federal High Court in Abuja to amend her lawsuit. This lawsuit challenges the final forfeiture order of her assets, which was issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court’s decision came on Monday after Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Inyinbor, filed […]
Yahaya Bello Expected to Appear in Abuja Court Today, November 27
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is set to appear before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) today, November 27, 2024, following his surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, November 26. This appearance marks the next step in a legal case involving corruption charges filed […]
Chinese National Accused of ₦301 Million Corruption in Lagos
A Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, is facing serious corruption charges in Lagos, Nigeria, after being accused of embezzling ₦301 million from the Golden Diamond Industrial Manufacturing Company Ltd. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) claims that Jin transferred the stolen funds into his personal Access Bank account. The account was linked to the company, […]
EFCC Witness Testifies in Hadi Sirika’s Trial: Permanent Secretary Responsible for Procurement Compliance
The corruption trial of Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has brought forward significant revelations about how government contracts are handled within ministries. During a recent hearing, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Azubuike Okorie, who previously served as the Director of Procurement in the Ministry of Aviation, explained that the […]
Court Orders Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Appear for Arraignment on Corruption Charges
The Court of Appeal has issued a directive requiring Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, to present himself for arraignment on corruption charges. This decision, made on Tuesday, August 20, marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal battle between Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Yahaya Bello, who served […]
Former Accountant-General of Nigeria, Otunla, Passes Away
Jonah Ogunnyi Otunla, who previously served as Nigeria’s Accountant-General, has died. He passed away in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 17. A source revealed that Otunla had recently traveled to the UK for medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. Source revealed , “I confirm he died between Sunday night, June 17, and Monday morning, […]