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Friday, July 25, 2025

Anti-Corruption

July 11, 2025

Alleged N29 Billion Fraud: Ex-governor Nyako, EFCC consider out-of-court settlement

The EFCC is prosecuting Mr Nyako, his son, and other co-defendants on 37 counts of money laundering to the tune of N29 billion.

Murtala Nyako, EFCC
July 11, 2025

Canadian judge calls Nigerian police ‘evil force’, denies permanent residency to ex-corporal

Mr Eriator’s case added to the growing list of Nigeria’s ex-police officers who had been denied permanent stay in Canada over the Nigerian police’s crime-related activities.

Force Headquarters
July 10, 2025

Anti-corruption: EFCC begs senators, reps to pass ‘Unexplained Wealth Bill’

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has urged the National Assembly to pass the Unexplained Wealth Bill, which has been pending since the Ninth Assembly

Senate president, Olukoyede, Rep speaker
July 9, 2025

Judge’s absence stalls FIRS’ tax evasion case against Binance

The anti-graft agency accused Binance of money laundering to the tune of $35.4 million.

Binance
July 9, 2025

NAFDAC busts Lagos firm dealing in N1 billion fake chemicals, expired food flavours

“If an expired chemical is used, it is impossible to get a safe or effective final product, making it a serious health risk,” Mr Iluyomade stated.

July 9, 2025

Customs sensitises airport stakeholders to currency declaration

The EFCC, NFIU, DSS, and FAAN warned that undeclared funds would be seized and travellers prosecuted under Nigerian laws.

Customs
July 8, 2025

EFCC boss tasks Nigerian lawmakers on accountability, fiscal responsibility

The EFCC boss called for greater synergy and collaboration between the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly and the EFCC.

EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede (credit: EFCC)
July 8, 2025

Court revokes alleged fraudster’s bail over forged medical report

The judge adjourned the case until October 21 for the continuation of trial.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 7, 2025

HEDA petitions ICPC for urgent probe of Nyesom Wike’s multibillion-dollar land robbery in Abuja

At least 3,822 hectares, potentially worth $6.45 billion, have been allocated by Mr Wike to his two sons, Jordan, 25, and Joaquin, 23, over the past year.

Wike flanked by his sons, Jordan (left) and Joaquin (right)
July 4, 2025

FBI pursues Lagos Yahoo Boy for defrauding U.S. President Donald Trump of 2025 inauguration funds

The donor sent 250,300 USDT.ETH. The 250,300 USDT.ETH is estimated to be worth over ₦400 million at the current black market rate.

Donald Trump and Vance on inauguration day