
Falana Threatens Legal Action Over Government Gift of Luxury Homes to Judges
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has threatened to sue the Federal Government over the allocation of luxury houses to judges, citing lack of legal basis for the gesture.
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has threatened to sue the Federal Government over the allocation of luxury houses to judges, citing lack of legal basis for the gesture.

Nigeria's 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi has called on the EFCC to shift focus from investigating social media figures Mama Pee and Randy Peter to tackling high-level corruption.

A federal court has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General Malami following an EFCC application, ruling the assets were acquired through unlawful means.

Adeyemi, linked to Speaker Gbajabiamila, says he borrowed N400 million to secure a position in President Tinubu’s administration, while denying he is in hiding due to fears for his life.

The national Treasury's move to withhold funds from Limpopo municipalities underscores systemic governance failures, with calls for more robust anti-corruption measures echoing across the political spectrum.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung claims members of Nigeria's National Assembly demanded a ₦200 million bribe during his first budget presentation under the Buhari administration.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Ahmed Adamu Dikko, former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company, on 12 counts of alleged money laundering before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to investigate the controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation to the so-called PFIPC, citing ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

The alleged ₦1.3 billion allocation to the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has triggered political controversy, with the House of Reps launching an inquiry while the Senate rejects calls for a broader investigation.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-proclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, claims he was detained during budget preparations as legal proceedings on the alleged non-existent agency stall.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to investigate a suspected fraudulent entity known as the 'Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council,' with findings due within 30 days.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to investigate the PFIPC scandal and allegations of forged appointments, demanding a report within 30 days.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has called on public office holders to uphold transparency, accountability, and traceability, warning that financial misconduct undermines public service delivery.

A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.

MKP MP Vusi Shongwe claims businessman Feroz Khan offered him R10m to derail a parliamentary probe, while South African banks were cleared by the Constitutional Court in a separate currency manipulation case.
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