Again, Ex-Gov Sule Lamido’s arraignment on alleged N1.3bn fraud aborted
The arraignment of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud case has been delayed once again. The case, which was scheduled to proceed in court, could not continue due to certain procedural issues. The matter involves allegations of financial mismanagement during his time in office. Court officials are expected to […]
UK-based Nigerian to testify virtually in alleged marriage scam case
Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the FCT High Court in Abuja has allowed a UK-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, to testify virtually in a marriage scam case. The court scheduled Makinde’s online testimony for May 7, 2026, following a motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police. The trial involves travel agent Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, accused of […]
Aisha Achimugu: Bank MD, compliance chief linked to alleged $12m laundering
The trial of SunTrust Bank Managing Director, Halima Buba, and the bank’s Chief Compliance Officer, Innocent Mbagwu, has begun in Abuja. Both are accused of helping to move large sums of money in suspicious ways. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed six charges against them. The charges involve laundering $12 million through […]
Court jails 8 Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos has successfully jailed eight Chinese nationals for their roles in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. This judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on July 1, 2025. Those convicted include Guo Qiang (also known as Wu You You), Yang Shumei, […]
$4.5bn fraud: Court fixes Emefiele’s WhatsApp review ruling Sept.15
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has set September 15 as the date to decide on former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele’s request to examine WhatsApp messages as part of his $4.5 billion fraud trial. Emefiele is facing charges that include making corrupt demands and receiving bribes. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is also […]
Explain why you blocked Nnamdi Kanu from his lead lawyer, Kanu Agabi – Ejimakor to DSS
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team has questioned why the Department of State Services (DSS) blocked his lead lawyer, Chief Kanu Agabi, from visiting him. On Monday, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, shared this concern in a statement posted on social media platform X. He said Agabi had gone to the DSS facility in Abuja to meet […]
Court sets aside arrest warrant against ex-AMCON MD Kuru accused of N76bn fraud
The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has postponed the arraignment of Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), who faces serious fraud charges amounting to N76 billion and $31.5 million. The new date for his court appearance is set for January 20, 2025. Kuru is accused alongside […]
Fake Senator Sentenced for Defrauding Spanish Citizen of 47,000 Euros
Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced a man pretending to be a senator, Tom Makwe, to two years in prison for scamming a Spanish person out of 47,082 euros. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Makwe with two counts of internet fraud. He admitted his guilt and asked the court […]