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Friday, July 31, 2026

Anti-Corruption

July 28, 2026

Afeez Adewale jailed for wire fraud, sextortion tied to death of U.S. citizen

Internet fraudster Afeez Adewale has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud.

Internet fraudster
July 28, 2026

U.S. cracks down on EyePoint over alleged kickbacks, company to pay $4.66 million settlement

Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Massachusetts, has agreed to pay the United States $ 4,657,463.18 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.

Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
July 28, 2026

NeoGenomics pays $10 million to settle kickback allegations after self-disclosing below-market deals

In connection with the settlement, the U.S. acknowledged that NeoGenomics took significant steps entitling it to credit for cooperating with the government’s investigation.

NeoGenomics
July 24, 2026

Alleged Fraud: Social media influencer Blessing CEO granted N20 million bail

The judge directed the Nigerian Immigration Service to enforce the defendant’s travel restrictions, pending determination of the case.

Blessing CEO
July 22, 2026

Nigerian pharmacist Olushola Yusuf convicted of drug trafficking, flooding Florida community with 335,000 oxycodone pills

Ms Yusuf charged “extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and customers who travelled long distances, and put profit ahead of patients”.

Olushola Yusuf
July 22, 2026

U.S. indicts Okeoghene Udugba for money laundering, defrauding FWS

The U.S.-based Nigerian, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, 45, of Frisco, Texas, was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Cyber fraudster
July 22, 2026

Dutchford: NUPRC awards Nigeria’s lucrative oil block to Bola Tinubu’s lover Olatimbo Ayinde

Ms Ayinde, a British-Nigerian oil businesswoman, on trial in the United Kingdom for cross-border criminal conspiracy and wields a strong influence in the Tinubu administration.

Olatimbo Ayinde, President Bola Tinubu
July 22, 2026

Ekiti man arrested for multimillion-naira fraud

The defendant is facing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and fraudulent conversion.

Magistrates’ Court
July 22, 2026

Navy uncovers nine illegal refineries in Rivers

Five newly excavated pits, prepared for imminent use, were also found and neutralised before they could become operational.

illegal refining sites
July 21, 2026

PFIPC Scandal: Reps invite foreign affairs minister, NSA for investigative session Thursday

Mr Gagdi said that its diplomatic engagement with some embassies was an embarrassment to Nigeria.

House of Representatives