14 h. ago Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering

Tribune Online Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a businessman, Bayo Adelore, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged involvement in a ₦1 billion fraud. Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering Tribune Online

Economics

33 h. ago EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria

From Shafa’atu Suleiman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that digital investment scams and the misuse of virtual assets are rapidly emerging as the most dangerous financial crimes in Nigeria, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering in scale and impact. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, gave the […] The post EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

Authorities at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have escalated their crackdown on the illicit wildlife trade, linking it to a broader. read more Customs links wildlife trafficking to money laundering, arms smuggling, illicit currency flows

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3 d. ago Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide

Tribune Online Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide The Chief Magistrate Court number two has ordered the remand of four suspects for... Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver a ruling on an application by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. At the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed by […] The post Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Transport

7 d. ago Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder

Tribune Online Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi Mohammed, who presides over the court, ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to... Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Tribune Online

Events

1 week ago Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison

Tribune Online Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison However, counsel to the plaintiff, Ajasa Ademola, opposed the bail application, arguing that Alhaja Kaola was not entitled to such privilege under the law, citing her alleged involvement in a similar matter. Defamation: Popular Islamic scholar, Kaola, remanded in Kwara prison Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian Man Nabbed For Alleged Email Fraud, Money Laundering In US

A 33-year-old Nigerian man in Houston, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) and money laundering scheme, according to US Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Adiakpan is expected to make his initial court appearance at 2 p.m. before US Magistrate Judge Peter Bray in Houston on Friday. A federal […]

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2 w. ago NFIU credits strategic AML/CFT reforms behind Nigeria’s nears exit from FATF greylist 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has credited a series of strategic reforms under the national Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) framework, behind Nigeria’s significant strides toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, marking a critical milestone in the country’s fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, […] The post NFIU credits strategic AML/CFT reforms behind Nigeria’s nears exit from FATF greylist  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

2 w. ago Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has sentenced one Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan to 76 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple offences including child pornography, cyberstalking, money laundering, and fraud. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Olalekan was arraigned by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over the weekend, on an 18-count charge, […] The post Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has said the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (MLTF) section of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will significantly complement police efforts in fighting insecurity in Nigeria. A statement from Bolaji O. Kazeem, Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations Unit) in the Ministry, said […] The post Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests Former Plateau Speaker For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former legislators were arrested following claims by some concerned state citizens against them for allegedly violating the Money Laundering( Prevention and Prohibition) Act,  […]

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3 w. ago Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2)

Tribune Online Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Impeached governors Diepreye Alamieyeseigha – Bayelsa State (2005) IN one of the most dramatic episodes in Nigeria’s political history, Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa State was arrested in London for money laundering in 2005. His mysterious return to Nigeria—allegedly disguised as a woman—intensified public scrutiny and political pressure. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly swiftly […] Impeachments in Nigeria’s political history: Constitutional authority and political realism (2) Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Court Remands Suspended Traditional Title Holder Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying In Osun

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, on Monday, ordered the remand of suspended Loogun of Edeland, Jimoh Abdulkabir, in correctional facility for allegedly defaming one Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir who was slammed with a four-count charge bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, threat to harm and falsely posting and circulating defamatory statements on social media against […]

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3 w. ago EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director, Innocent Mbagwu, over alleged money laundering to the tune of $12 million. The two top executives were brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, June 14, 2025, on […] The post EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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