HEDA Drags Gov Makinde to EFCC Over N30bn Bodija Funds
Anti-corruption group HEDA petitions EFCC, alleging mismanagement of N30bn federal aid for Bodija explosion. Oyo State insists funds are untouched. Read the full details.
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Nigerian King Sentenced for US Medicaid Fraud
Prof. Ekelekamchukwu Ngwadom, a Nigerian monarch and US professor, receives suspended sentence for defrauding Medicaid of over $72,000. Full details on the case and community impact.
APC Sells LG Chair Form for N30m, Sparks Public Fury
Bashir Ahmad, ex-aide to Buhari, slams APC's N30m nomination fee for Ebonyi LG chairmanship, calling it a barrier to grassroots politics. Nigerians react with anger. Read full details.
SEC Sets New N7bn, N2bn Capital Thresholds for Market Operators
Nigeria's SEC has significantly increased minimum capital requirements for capital market operators, including issuing houses and trustees, with a June 2027 deadline. Learn the new thresholds and what it means for market stability.
YSJ Farms Denies Fraud in N1bn Ekiti Youth Scheme
YSJ Farms denies defrauding Ekiti youths in N1bn agriculture programme. GM clarifies N100,000 fee was for pioneer participants only. Read the full details and official response here.
Brooklyn Duo Pleads Guilty to $68M Healthcare Fraud
Two Brooklyn women have admitted guilt in a massive $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake adult day care services. Read the full details of the case and the consequences.
EFCC Tenders New Evidence in Yahaya Bello's N110.4bn Fraud Trial
The EFCC presents fresh bank records in the N110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. Meanwhile, Pastor Tunde Bakare calls for judicial reforms and a rector advocates the death penalty for corruption. Read the latest.
EFCC Tenders New Bank Evidence in Yahaya Bello Trial
The EFCC has presented fresh bank records in the ₦110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. The case continues Friday. Follow for updates on this high-profile corruption case.
N27bn Fraud Trial of Ex-Taraba Governor Stalled
The N27 billion fraud trial of former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku was stalled in Abuja due to his co-defendant's absence. The case adjourned to February 9. Read the full details.
Court Remands Nigerien for ₦351.5m Fraud
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has ordered the remand of a Niger Republic national, Isiaka Ibrahim, over an alleged ₦351.5 million fraud. Read the full details of the charges and court proceedings.
Court adjourns ex-Kwara gov's ₦5.78bn fraud trial
The ₦5.78bn fraud trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was adjourned to Feb 16 after a key EFCC witness testified. Read the latest court details.
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for ₦1bn Romance Scam
Nigerian police arrest Essien Emmanuel Akpama, 20, at Lagos airport for a massive romance fraud scheme targeting US victims. Details of the cryptocurrency and celebrity scam revealed.
Feeding Our Future Ringleader Must Forfeit Porsche, Millions
Aimee Bock, convicted in the $250M Feeding Our Future COVID-19 fraud scheme, has been ordered to surrender her Porsche, designer bags, and millions. Read the shocking details of this massive welfare fraud.
Airport Police Nab Suspect in N1bn Romance Fraud
A 20-year-old man was arrested at MMIA Lagos over a massive international romance and celebrity fraud scheme exceeding ₦1 billion. Read the full details of the police operation.
Court forfeits N30.7m in NNPC fraud probe
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of N30.7 million linked to alleged fraud involving NNPC officials. The EFCC traced funds through a bureau de change operator. Read the full details.
Former SSG Denies Governor's Fraud Allegations
Former Bauchi SSG, Ibrahim Kashim, denies Governor Bala Mohammed's fraud claims, challenges him to court. He vows to clear his name publicly. Read the full story.
Bauchi Commissioner Charged with N5.7bn Fraud
Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu faces six counts of money laundering. The EFCC alleges a N5.7 billion fraud scheme. Read the full details of the court proceedings.
Nigerian agrees to plea deal in $1.4m US fraud case
Nkechy Ezeh, a Nigerian founder in the US, pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion, admitting to stealing $1.4m from a childhood education nonprofit. Read the full story.
Supreme Court rules for Fidelity Bank in N30bn debt suit
Nigeria's Supreme Court has delivered a final judgment in a two-decade debt dispute, ruling in favour of Fidelity Bank. The court set key terms for the N30 billion repayment. Read the full details.
Ex-Minister Ngige Denies N2.2bn EFCC Fraud Allegations
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige pleads not guilty to N2.2bn fraud charges. He insists his three-decade public service record is unblemished. Read the full details of the EFCC case and his defence.
Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
Chris Ngige Granted Bail in N2.2bn EFCC Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige granted bail by Federal High Court in Abuja. Case adjourned to 2026. Details on the bail conditions and allegations inside.
Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.
EFCC Arrests 5 'Babalawos' With Counterfeit $3.4M, €280K
Nigeria's EFCC arrests five herbalists in Osun and Lagos for fraud involving counterfeit dollars and euros. Suspects promised spiritual currency conjuring. Full story.
Romance Fraudster Jailed 17 Years for £1M Scam
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
Tacha slams Aunty Esther over blood transfusion refusal
Ex-BBNaija star Tacha criticizes online vendor Aunty Esther for rejecting a blood transfusion during cancer treatment, despite over N30m in donations. Read the full story and reactions.
Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud
Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.
CBN's New 72-Hour Rule for Reporting Fraudulent Transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria's new draft guidelines mandate a 72-hour window for reporting suspicious transfers to qualify for refunds. Learn what this means for your digital banking security.
CBN Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Banks to Refund Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria issues strict new rules forcing banks to refund fraud victims within 16 days. Learn how this impacts you and the fight against financial crime.
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