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Friday, September 18, 2026

Anti-Corruption

September 16, 2026

EFCC nabs MD for alleged N128 million land scam in Enugu

The commission said preliminary investigations showed that the suspect used part of the money to settle his debts.

EFCC
September 16, 2026

FULL LIST: U.S.-based Nigerian lawyers suspended for mishandling clients’ money, fraud

Ginikanwa Okedi was indefinitely suspended for mishandling client money or trust accounts, dishonest behaviour, fraud, and misrepresentation.

Group of female lawyers used to illustrate the story
September 16, 2026

FULL LIST: Names of Nigerian lawyers disbarred in U.S. for fraud, theft, corruption 

Emeka Uyamadu was placed on community supervision for 10 years. He was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and serve 60 days in the Harris County Jail.

Lawyers
September 16, 2026

Power ministry, EFCC partner to tackle energy theft, vandalism

The power ministry has sought the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s intervention to tackle the growing menace of vandalism and energy theft in the power sector.

September 16, 2026

Disbarred Nigerian lawyer Owolabi Salis suffers fresh legal defeat as appeal dismissed

Owolabi Salis was disbarred from practising law before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Courts, and DHS. His August 2025 appeal fell through.

Owolabi Salis
September 16, 2026

Maduro’s ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering, bribery

According to court documents, Mr Saab, 54, of Caracas, Venezuela, admitted to organising a system of bribes and other illegal payments to public officials.

Alex Saab arrested by FBI
September 14, 2026

EFCC threatens to prosecute lawyers charging clients in foreign currencies

Mr Kaltungo also cautioned lawyers to stop invoking the name of the EFCC to impose excessive charges on clients.

EFCC agents
September 14, 2026

Couple in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme sentenced to 97 months’ imprisonment

The Husseins submitted fraudulent meal claims and ultimately obtained about $8.8 million in federal child nutrition program funds.

Mekfira Hussein
September 14, 2026

Director of Nasdaq company convicted of securities fraud

After the SEC and FBI began investigating, Mr Danks and his associate took additional steps to conceal the fraud.

Nasdaq
September 14, 2026

Dompé U.S. agrees to pay $32 million over kickback allegations

Dompé agreed to pay $32 million to resolve allegations that it paid Medicare beneficiary co-pays to induce the purchase of its drug, Oxervate.

Dompé U.S.