The anti-graft agency has barred Sadiya Umar-Farouq and Betta Edu from traveling amid a ₦37 billion and ₦585 million probe. Additionally, the international passport of the suspended National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has been impounded. The trio is currently undergoing interrogation for alleged financial crimes. The seizure of […]
Corruption
CSO Gives Nigerian Interior Minister 48 Hours To Resign Over Alleged Corruption
The Coalition of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability has given Nigerian Interior Minister Olabunmi Tunji-Ojo 48 hours to resign amid allegations of his involvement in a ₦3 billion fraud within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The coalition, led by Comrade Kabir Matazu, expressed deep concern over the minister’s alleged engagement […]
EFCC Grants Bail To Fmr Minister Sadiya in ₦37.1bn Fraud Investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, for over 12 hours on Monday, focusing on her association with contractor James Okwete and the disbursement of ₦37,170,855,753.44. The sum was deposited into Okwete’s bank accounts through agencies affiliated with the ministry. During the […]
Top 10 Prominent Women in Nigerian Who Have Scandalized Their Seats
In recent times, instances of alleged financial impropriety involving high-profile women in the Nigerian government have garnered attention. Traditionally perceived as more trustworthy, women have often been appointed to key financial roles within organizations and government. However, a number of prominent figures have faced accusations of financial misconduct and other improprieties during or after their […]
From DSS Custody to EFCC Interrogation: Ex-CBN Head Godwin Emefiele Arrested by EFCC
In a stunning development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, into custody. Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja. This comes less than an hour after his release from the custody of […]