Criminal Records and Economic Policies Spark Row Between Atiku and Tinubu Camps
Loyalists of Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu have traded fierce accusations over economic performance, foreign capital flight, and historical legal files.
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EFCC Summons Timipre Sylva Over Alleged $14.86m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has called on former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva to make himself available for questioning. This comes in response to allegations the former minister levelled against the agency in his resignation letter from the All Progressives Congress. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale kept his response brief and pointed. “He has…
EFCC Sacks More Than 40 Staff Over Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has dismissed more than 40 personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in the past two and a half to three years. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with media executives and journalists. According to Olukoyede, more than five…
EFCC Freezes Osun State Allocation Account Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has directed First Bank of Nigeria to freeze withdrawals from the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account as part of an ongoing investigation. In a letter dated 5 August 2026, the commission instructed the bank to place a post-no-debit restriction on the account pending the conclusion of its…
Supreme Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Luxury Properties (Full List)
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has restored the forfeiture of luxury assets linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government will take ownership of several luxury properties and over $2.045 million in cash linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The luxury properties forfeited includes:…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s ₦8.9bn Assets
A Federal High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, ruled that the Aisha Achimugu assets forfeiture should be transferred to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie delivered the judgment after granting an application filed by…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Over 40 Properties Linked to Former AGF Malami (Full List)
A Federal High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami. The Federal High Court has granted a final forfeiture order for over 40 properties allegedly connected to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The ruling followed an application…
Atiku Demands Probe Into IMF’s Alleged ₦8.8tn Off-Budget Spending Report
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain claims of off-budget public spending raised in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserve answers over the alleged expenditure. According to the IMF, public spending worth about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross…
EFCC witness says Yahaya Bello had no role in property transactions
A prosecution witness has told the court that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in the property deals under investigation. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday testified that Yahaya Bello had no role in the property transactions linked to the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the former…
FG Panel Reveals Bobrisky’s Prison Privileges in Kirikiri Jail
FG panel reveals Bobrisky allegedly enjoyed special prison privileges in Kirikiri, including a soundproof cell, mobile phones, private meals, and frequent visitors during his jail term. The Federal Government’s investigative panel has revealed fresh details about the treatment given to popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, during his prison stay. According to the report, Bobrisky enjoyed several special…