Category : Anti-Corruption


Atiku Slams Tinubu on Nigeria's Missing Billions

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemns President Bola Tinubu's administration for financial opacity and systemic corruption highlighted in a World Bank report, calling for urgent reforms.

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu on World Bank Report About Missing Funds

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following a World Bank report exposing Nigeria's fiscal discrepancies. Atiku described the situation as deeply troubling, alleging systemic corruption and

Lawmakers Freeze $460M CCTV Payments in Probe

The House of Representatives has directed the CBN to suspend payments to ZTE Corporation over a $460 million CCTV project, citing transparency issues and inconsistencies in execution details.

Lafarge Guilty of Funding Terrorism in Syria

French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty in a Paris court of financing terrorism by paying millions to jihadist groups, including Islamic State, to maintain operations in Syria during the civil war.

Heavy Security at Kaduna Court for El-Rufai Bail Decision

A significant security presence was observed at the Kaduna State High Court as former Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai attended proceedings for his corruption case, with the court set to rule on his bail application amid public anticipation.

HURIWA Demands Probe into $250M Estate Demolition

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria calls for an independent investigation into the demolition of a $250 million estate linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, citing concerns over due process and investor confidence, while the Feder

ILA Nigeria Conference on Tax Evasion and Financial Crime

The International Law Association Nigeria hosts a three-day conference in Abuja to address tax evasion, illicit financial flows, money laundering, and corruption. Experts discuss strengthening international law to combat economic crimes threatening nation

Diezani Denies Bribery, Says She Was Targeted in London Court

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke testified in a London court, denying bribery charges and claiming she was targeted and threatened while trying to reform Nigeria's oil sector. She cited kidnappings and missing records as part of her def

El-Rufai Appears in Kaduna Court Amid Heavy Security

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared at the Kaduna State High Court for a corruption trial, with security heavily beefed up. He was overheard discussing the ADC convention, while also facing separate charges involving N579.6 million and $1.1 mil

Nigeria Mandates Steps Against Terrorism Financiers

The Nigerian government has outlined strict obligations under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, requiring all individuals and organizations to freeze assets and report suspicious transactions linked to designated terrorism financiers.

HEDA Commends NIS for Suspending Officers in Extortion Probe

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has praised the Nigeria Immigration Service for suspending officers and launching an investigation into alleged extortion along the Lagos-Seme border corridor, urging transparency and a

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