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YNaija December 7, 2022

D’banj arrested and detained by ICPC on charges of embezzlement

Oladapo Oyebanji, better known by his stage name, D'banj, has been arrested and detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). On Tuesday, the artist was taken…

Tolu April 20, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Dino Melaye did the “Ajeku Iya” song again and this time, it’s for Babachir Lawal

Here we were, thinking we had seen the last of Senator Dino Melaye's absurdity, then he threw us into another state of shock when he decided to add one more…

Azeez March 25, 2017

We have received 2,351 tips from whistleblowers in 3 months – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ministry of Finance said it has received 2351 tips from whistleblowers just three months after the Federal Government introduced the policy. Festus Akanbi, special adviser, media…

Azeez March 12, 2017

Corruption: We will still prosecute former governors – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said plans to prosecute former governors who embezzled funds are still ongoing. EFCC Zonal Head, South-South, Ishaq Salihu said…

Azeez November 19, 2016

N1.3bn fraud: ‘EFCC quizzes 2 SON directors’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed two directors of the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) over alleged N1.3bn fraud, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, one of…

Azeez September 15, 2016

I am innocent, I don’t need to run – Shema tells EFCC

Former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema has responded after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared him wanted for alleged "diversion of funds, and embezzlement running into billions…

Kolapo Olapoju May 20, 2015

PDP accuses one of its leaders of embezzling ‘transport allowance’

by James Sambo The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, has summoned its Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Okey Nnadozie, over allegations of embezzlement. Nnadozie has been accused of…

February 25, 2014

Yong-gi Cho, pastor of the world’s largest megachurch sentenced to prison for embezzlement

by Zara Mustapha The founder and pastor of one of the largest Pentecostal churches in South Korea, Cho Yong-gi, has been sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling church funds. According…

January 11, 2014

It gets worse: Obasanjo withdraws from PDP, writes Jonathan, Tukur (READ)

by Oke Efagene Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has written a letter to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, in which he gave notice…

January 10, 2014

Opinion: Reno Omokri and his lies from the pit of the PDP

by Abidemi Oderinlo The truth is definitely staring us in the eyes because we see it daily, men like Reno should be stoned at sight for coming out to point…

January 8, 2014

Okey Ikechukwu: Those who call 1914 a mistake are mixing things up badly

by Okey Ikechukwu No one cried foul over Awo’s politics in the South West before he engineered Zik’s ouster using ethnic solidarity. Before then he was aware of himself as…

December 16, 2013

State of the Nation: Impeach Jonathan now – APC tells National Assembly

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Redemption appears to be a distant dream for the Goodluck Jonathan administration as the All Progressives Congress (APC) have refused to give it a breathing space. According…

December 15, 2013

VIDEO – “We Steal Because You Never Stoned Us for It”- Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi

by Akintomiwa Agbaje In an amazing turn of events, the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi said ''We have stolen billions of dollars, what did you do?'' emphasizing that the reason…

December 15, 2013

Resign now or face humiliation – Sheikh Gumi warns Jonathan

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, an influential Islamic scholar, has warned President Goodluck Jonathan to honourably resign his duty post or face the shame losing in the 2015 election.…

December 14, 2013

No political party can use us – ASUU

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] has reiterated that it would resist every attempts made by any political party to use their name or situations to achieve…

November 29, 2013

Stella Oduah’s armoured cars will buy 51 police patrol vans – Fashola

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, in a meeting of the 7th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security held at…

October 2, 2013

FRAUD: Gov. Dickson orders the arrest of indicted civil servants in Bayelsa

by Adeola Balogun A number of senior civil servants in Bayelsa State have been indicted by the Governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, over their alleged involvement in the looting…

September 30, 2013

PDP crisis: Group calls on EFCC to probe Rivers’ N2.4trillion earnings

by 'Jola Sotubo The troubles being faced by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State seem to continually multiply as a development group in the state has urged that the financial…

September 28, 2013

How to pad your bra 101: Accountant arrested for stuffing her undies with $3 million worth of money (PICTURED)

A California school district accountant stands accused of padding her bra with millions of dollars in school lunch money. Police in Rialto, Calif., allege that Judith Oakes, 48,…

September 10, 2013

Breach of trust: Female cashier, 22, jailed 14 years for stealing over N3 million in Abuja

by Adeola Balogun A female cashier in Abuja has been sentenced to spend the next 14 years in prison after being convicted of theft. Mariam Salifu, 22, was yesterday sentenced…

September 5, 2013

Abacha loot: Two arrested in UK over £20m

by 'Jola Sotubo Photo credit: Leadership Years after his demise, the name of former Nigerian military ruler,Sani Abacha, is still causing controversy around the globe. Efforts have been made to…

August 27, 2013

FRAUD: Gov’t panel alleges theft of N31 million WAEC fees in Ogun

by 'Jola Sotubo A shocking discovery has been made by a panel of enquiry set up by the Ogun State Government to investigate the alleged misappropriation of WAEC fees in the…

August 5, 2013

James Ibori imprisonment: UK lawyer arrested for hiring Private Investigation firm to bribe policemen

A top lawyer has been arrested after allegedly hiring a British private investigations firm who bribed policemen on behalf of a disgraced Nigerian politician. Ian Timlin was arrested by officers…

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