Nigeria and U.S. Sign $52.88M Corruption Proceeds Repatriation Deal

The Nigerian Federal Government has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Government to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds back to Nigeria. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced this development in a statement released in Abuja. The official agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, […]

Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Denies Allegations in Fresh 19-Count EFCC Case

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to a new 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bello, currently in custody at Kuje prison, is accused of involvement in an N80.2 billion fraud during his tenure from 2016 to 2024. Key […]