A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory scheduled 10 new hearing dates. Justice Maryann Anenih presided over the case. She fixed the dates to conclude the trial of Godwin Emefiele. The former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor faced charges related to the naira redesign. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the accusations. The trial carried…
Authorities in Panama arrested former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo on January 27, 2026. Police detained him at Tocumen International Airport shortly after he returned from Guatemala. The arrest followed an order from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The Arrest Unfolds Prosecutors issued the warrant on the same day. Carrizo arrived on a flight from Guatemala….
The Department of State Services captured two men in Yenagoa. Operatives acted on intelligence reports. The arrest prevented a potential disaster at sea. Details of the Arrest DSS agents apprehended Geoffrey Atizara and Divine Kelechi Unueze on Saturday. Atizara, 38, hailed from Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Unueze, 42, came from…
Alison Madueke served as Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan. She made history as the first woman to lead OPEC from 2014 to 2015. However her tenure drew scrutiny over alleged corruption in the oil sector. Authorities suspect she misused her position for personal gain. The Charges Prosecutors…
NDLEA officers finally captured a notorious fugitive. This event marks a significant victory. Authorities brought closure to a tragic case from the past. The Deadly 2014 Attack In June 2014, NDLEA agents attempted to arrest Lekan Jimoh in Ogun State. Jimoh, known as Kanmo-Kanmo, mobilized armed thugs. These attackers killed three officers in cold blood….
Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, appears in court today. Authorities charge him with serious crimes. This development shocks fans across the country. The Arraignment Details Officials arraign Portable at the Ogun State High Court in Onipanu, Ota. He faces a nine count charge sheet. Meanwhile the court processes the case swiftly. Moreover reports…
Authorities in Mali recently arrested a self proclaimed native healer named Sinayogo. He promised a client that he could ensure Mali’s national football team wins the Africa Cup of Nations through traditional rituals. The healer collected €33,500 from the victim as payment for his services. However the promise turned out to be empty. The client…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede addresses allegations of targeting former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. He states the probe began long before his appointment. This revelation comes as Malami faces scrutiny over corruption charges. Origins of the Investigation Olukoyede explains that the case against Malami started under previous EFCC leadership. Former Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu initiated the probe….
Authorities issue an arrest warrant for actor Timothy Busfield. He faces serious charges in New Mexico. The case involves child actors on a TV set. This development shocks fans and the industry. Meanwhile investigations continue. Background of the Actor Timothy Busfield stars in famous shows and films. He wins an Emmy for his work. Viewers…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of Dangote Industries, recently intensified his battle against former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed. He filed a new petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move followed his withdrawal of a similar complaint from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Background of the Dispute The conflict…
