Corruption: Nigerian lawmaker detained as ex-minister jumps bail
The member of the House of Representatives was remanded in prison on the order of a court.
The member of the House of Representatives was remanded in prison on the order of a court.
Port management officials are scrambling to contain the fallout of an audacious bribery scandal.
Witnesses will testify behind a screen.
The EFCC accuses the lawmaker of using forged exams result to contest election.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday signed the N7.44 trillion budget into law.
The judge warns that this would be the last adjournment at the instance of prosecution.
The judge is accused of receiving $144,000, $102,000 and other such sums.
The NGE said the action of the EFCC was unbecoming of a government agency set up by an Act of ...
The anti-graft agency denies intimidating journalists and other staff.
The paper said the development had more to do with suffocating free press in Nigeria than law enforcement.
The presidency had expressed concerns with the decision to recall the judges, who are accused of corruption.
The EFCC recently says it is reopening the bribery case.
Mr. Chidoka speaks about his experiences during the Obasanjo and Yar’adua administrations.
The former governor is being tried alongside his former finance commissioner.
Umaru Fintiri was arraigned by EFCC on a five-count charge bordering on money laundering, involving about N2 billion.
The accused allegedly committed the offence while his father was in office.
The agency said it had no control over the courts.
The court slams the anti-graft agency and orders it to quickly comply with its ruling.
Nigerian officials allegedly received about $21 million in bribes from the embattled foreign company.
Smart Adeyemi wants his successor investigated.
The Nigerian justice ministry had told investigators there was no case for criminal prosecution.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the second tranche of the Paris Club refund.
“Corruption is decreasing marginally,” he said, even though “the government is on course but overwhelmed.”
The former vice chancellor is facing trial in court for alleged misappropriation of N800 million.
The case is tied to the N23 billion "Diezani bribe money".
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