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 […]
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 […]
Court to rule on ex-Niger governor’s N1.5bn fraud case
A Federal High Court in Lagos will rule on May 8, 2026, on a request by former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu and co-accused Umar Muhammed Nasko to dismiss the N1.5 billion fraud case against them. The decision follows the submission and adoption of final written arguments by lawyers from both sides. The case, […]
ICPC arraigns El-Rufai ally over alleged N311bn money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a political associate of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over an alleged N311 billion money laundering scheme. The case was filed before a federal high court, where the defendant was charged with multiple counts bordering on financial misconduct and illegal handling of […]
Court remands Bauchi Finance Commissioner over alleged money laundering
A court has ordered the remand of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance following his arraignment over allegations of money laundering. The case was brought before the court by anti-corruption authorities, who accused the official of being involved in suspicious financial transactions. During the court session, prosecutors asked that the commissioner be kept in custody […]
EFCC Arraigns Supermarket Manager For Alleged ₦547 Million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Evangeline Atanda Ibadha, a former manager of JustProtein Supermarket in Benin City, for allegedly diverting and converting company funds amounting to ₦547,307,016. She appeared before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City on November 25, 2025, where she […]
$2 Million Fraud: Nigerian Risks 20 Years US Jail Term
A 34-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States, where he is facing charges in connection with a $2 million fraud scheme. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced his arraignment on Wednesday before a Magistrate Court. According to the indictment, Shanu, a native of Lagos State, was […]
Wike Has 3 Houses In US – Sowore To Florida Attorney-General
Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has alleged that former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, owns three properties in Winter Springs, Florida, USA. According to Sowore, the houses were allegedly acquired using funds linked to corruption and registered under the name of Wike’s wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, who serves […]
Alleged N5.7bn fraud: EFCC grills Sujimoto; freezes his accounts and seizes his passport
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 8, questioned Sijibomi Ogundele, the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, over claims that he misappropriated about N5.7 billion meant for Enugu State projects. Last Friday, September 5, the anti-corruption agency declared Sujimoto wanted for alleged money laundering and mismanagement of funds, which […]