Catholic bishop pleads not guilty to embezzlement and money laundering
Emmanuel Shaleta has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges during his arraignment at the El Cajon Courthouse. The bishop of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral faces 17 charges, including eight counts of embezzlement and eight counts of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that the suspected financial misconduct began in 2024 and involved about $270,000 missing […]
Lagos NULGE members demand suspension of state president amid EFCC probe
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have called for the immediate suspension of State President Comrade Sunday Sewanu Ogunfowora pending an EFCC investigation into alleged financial misconduct. In a letter to the union’s national leadership, the members cited Rule 27(ii) of the NULGE constitution, which mandates […]
Oborevwori suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta Poly over alleged misconduct
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has suspended the Rector and Bursar of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, over alleged administrative misconduct and financial irregularities. The suspension, which will last six months, is seen as part of the governor’s efforts to strengthen accountability and curb mismanagement within the state’s tertiary institutions. The decision, taken in […]
EFCC Invites Tompolo For Questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, to come in for questioning. Tompolo is a well-known former militant leader from the Niger Delta region. The EFCC wants to speak with him about reports that he may have misused the Nigerian currency (naira) and may have been […]
Nigerians react to EFCC’s statement on VeryDarkMan
Many Nigerians are talking after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released a statement about the arrest of Martins Vincent Otse, also known online as VeryDarkMan. The EFCC said they picked him up because of serious claims of financial wrongdoing. They explained that he was invited several times for questioning but didn’t show up. […]
Rivers Assembly lists Fubara’s ‘19 sins’
The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened as 26 members of the State House of Assembly formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of serious misconduct. The lawmakers listed 19 violations of the Nigerian Constitution, which could lead to the governor’s removal from office. The lawmakers claim that Governor Fubara has […]
Court Orders Arrest Of Mercy Chinwo’s Manager Over Alleged $345,000 Diversion
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the arrest of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of popular gospel artist Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye issued this order on January 16, 2025, following a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to EFCC’s lawyer, Mrs. Bilikisu Buhari, the motion was filed under the […]
Hilda Dokubo Suspended from Labour Party for Financial Misconduct
Hilda Dokubo, a prominent Labour Party Chairman in Rivers State, has been suspended from her position by her ward in Asari Toru Local Government Area. This decision was detailed in a letter from the ward’s executive committee, which includes Chairman Mr. Ajalamonia Ibama, Secretary Mr. Lole Amacheer, Treasurer Mr. Emmanuel Ibamathe, Women Leader Mrs. Osaki […]