Category: Financial crime

Alleged terrorism: AGF takes over Malami, son’s trial

March 5, 2026

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, […]

BREAKING: Judge withdraws from EFCC case against ex-AGF Malami

February 12, 2026

Obiora Egwuatu, judge of a federal high court in Abuja, has withdrawn from presiding over two cases involving Abubakar Malami,...

Ex-minister Alison-Madueke denies bribery charges in UK trial

January 28, 2026

British prosecutors on Tuesday accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, the first woman president of OPEC, of enjoying a “life of luxury” from...

Diezani Alison-Madueke Corruption Trial Stalls In London Court Over Internet Failure

January 26, 2026

The prosecution informed the court that its opening statement could not be delivered as scheduled and would instead be presented...

Malami Released After EFCC Questioning, Says Allegations Are Fabricated

November 29, 2025

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has regained his freedom after several hours of interrogation...

EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted

November 10, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre...

EFCC, NFIU launch crackdown on alleged coup funders

October 31, 2025

The Military investigators probing the alleged attempted coup are working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria...

EFCC recovers ₦500bn under Tinubu – Shettima

October 20, 2025

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered assets worth over ₦500...

EFCC warns corps members against fraudulent practices

October 3, 2025

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned corps members across the country against engaging...

Oyo Police Arrest Driver In Possession Of ₦1m Counterfeit Notes

August 30, 2025

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man found with ₦1 million in counterfeit currency during...

SEC Warns Citizens Against ‘Unregistered’ GVEST Global Investment Schemes

August 22, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against engaging with GVEST Global and its affiliated entities, describing their...