EFCC Releases Peter Obi Supporters After Hours of Questioning, Asks Them to Return for Further Engagement

Two supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending several hours at the agency’s headquarters following an official invitation. The individuals, identified as Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, were questioned by the anti-graft commission before being […]

Jigawa ADC Members Petition Party Leadership to Review Governorship Aspirant Over ICPC Allegations

A fresh controversy has emerged within the Jigawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after party members formally urged the national leadership to reconsider the governorship aspiration of former Senator Sabo Nakudu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a petition addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, two ADC members […]

Academic Corruption Undermining Trust in Nigerian Degrees, Experts Warn at Anti-Corruption Forum

Concerns over the growing impact of academic corruption in Nigeria’s higher education sector took centre stage on Thursday as education leaders, anti-corruption officials and legal experts called for urgent reforms to restore credibility to the country’s universities. The concerns were raised during an African anti-corruption programme held at the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University […]

ICPC Explains Arrest of El-Rufai’s Personal Doctor Following Court-Approved Hospital Visit

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has defended its decision to arrest Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, saying the doctor is under investigation for allegedly making false statements connected to the former governor’s recent hospital visit. The anti-corruption agency said the arrest followed […]

Tinubu Orders 30-Day ICPC Probe as PFIPC Controversy Raises Fresh Questions Over Budget Process and Government Oversight

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Presidency says was never legally created despite claims that it appeared in Nigeria’s federal budget. The controversy has expanded beyond questions over the authenticity of the council itself, with growing […]

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 […]