El-Rufai arraigned in Kaduna court amid tight security
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Kaduna amid tight security presence. Security operatives were deployed around the court premises to maintain order and prevent any disruption during the proceedings. El-Rufai is facing multiple charges, including alleged money laundering, abuse of office, and fraud. The case, brought forward […]
El-Rufai arrives court for alleged money laundering trial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday for his money laundering trial. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had announced his arraignment earlier. El-Rufai is being charged under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026 with counts including conversion and possession of public property. Additional charges […]
Police Withdraw ₦1.3 Billion Fraud Charges Against Top Lagos GAC Member’s Son, Four Others
The Nigerian Police Force has dropped fraud charges involving ₦1.3 billion against Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro, and four other individuals. The charges, originally filed by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), accused the defendants of conspiring to defraud Access Bank of over ₦1.3 billion between May and September 2013. The accused […]
ICPC To Arraign Three El-Rufai Ex-Appointees Over Alleged ₦64 Million Fraud Today
On January 17, 2025, three former officials of Nasir El-Rufai’s government in Kaduna will be arraigned in court over a ₦64 million fraud case. The accused are Lawal Adebisi, the former Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the governor; Umar Waziri, the former Accountant General; and Yusuf Inuwa, the former Finance Commissioner. They are accused of conspiring […]
How Nigeria’s AGF Fagbemi Authorised Falana To File Fraud Charges Against Zinox
In a significant legal move, Nigeria’s current Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has authorized renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana to file fraud charges against Leo Stan Ekeh, the Chairman of Zinox Group, his wife Chioma, and eight other individuals. The charges stem from an alleged N162 million fraud linked to a […]
Nigerian Government Files New Charges Against Yahaya Bello for Alleged N110 Billion Fraud
The Nigerian government is intensifying its fight against corruption with new legal actions against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed fresh charges against him, consisting of 16 counts related to serious allegations of fraud. This development marks a significant escalation in ongoing legal battles […]