…judgment of the Southwark Crown Court in London, which discharged and acquitted her of bribery and corruption allegations. Justice Inyang Ekwo had granted her permission on July 1 to present the judgment as evidence. However, the commission argued that the British proceedings were unrelated to the Nigerian suit and did…

…and acquitted the embattled former minister in respect of criminal allegations of bribery brought against her. Against this development, Diezani, in a suit filed before Justice Ekwo, sought to reclaim her forfeited assets. In the amended originating motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023, she sued the EFCC as the sole respon…

An Ecuadorian court convicted Lenin Moreno, who governed from 2017 to 2021, in a bribery case tied to a Chinese-built hydroelectric damMoreno, 73, was among 20 people found guilty over the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair dam by China's Sinohydro corporationProsecutors sought a longer sentence and alleged that Si…

An Ecuadoran court on Friday sentenced ex-president Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes from a Chinese company that built the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. The prosecution said on X that Moreno, who governed from 2017 to 2021, was among 20 people convicted in the case involving the construc…

…over the lack of arrests for what she termed a disgraceful display at polling units and bribery before or during elections. She refused to blame citizens for collecting the money, citing the scorching hardship that has further reduced the standard of living of citizens. However, she called on the Independent National E…

…list was submitted, while the government had cited security concerns and allegations of bribery and inducement for suspending the process. The ruling house said investigations found no wrongdoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-sues-ogun-kingmakers/ 5. Oyo protests Makinde snub as FG launches Ibada…

…of vehicles and documents,” Ojajuni warned. He said officers found engaging in bribery, intimidation or other forms of professional misconduct would face disciplinary action in accordance with existing police regulations. “Any officer caught engaging in bribery, intimidation, or professional misconduct will face immedi…

…incidents violate Sections 125, 131 and 132 of the Electoral Act 2026 which criminalise bribery, undue influence and violence, as well as Sections 91–94 on campaign finance limits and disclosure. The group also cited Sections 138 and 139 which allow an election to be questioned on grounds of corrupt practices. In the p…

…examination of forged paperwork rather than a comprehensive inquiry into possible fraud, bribery, influence-peddling or abuse of office,” he added. Citing Gagdi’s remark that the committee was about to close its assignment last week, Rafsanjani said CISLAC remained opposed to the declaration. “The argument that the dis…

…CBT centres, exploit desperate candidates and parents, engage in cybercrime, extortion, bribery or identity theft, hear me clearly: your business is in the wrong institution,” Aina declared. “We shall protect the integrity of JAMB with everything the law permits.” He assured Nigerians that the Board would deepen collab…

…this proposal." The Times report said sources opposed to the plan had labelled it "pure bribery". by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 3:06 PM | Share this Story

The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of covertly backing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election ambitionThe group claimed Obasanjo used Kwankwaso as a tool to pull Peter Obi out of the ADC after failing to impose Obi as its presidential candidateYoruba Ronu President Akin Malaolu sai…

…to install or use speed limiting devices, driving without valid licences, attempted bribery of FRSC personnel, dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “The command arrested 27 motorists for overloading, 34 for violating speed limiting device regulations and 10 for driving without valid dr…

…Republicans, found probable cause that the billionaire violated the state's election bribery law.According to a motion approved by the commission, Musk likely broke the law "by making a social media post that offered one million dollars to individuals who voted in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Election in order to i…

…agency is part of an attempt to cover up the truth behind a reported N400 million bribery scandal. In a post on X on Tuesday, Sowore claimed that the arrest and reported treatment of Adeyemi “points to what appears to be an official cover-up rather than a genuine search for truth.” He argued that President Bola Tinubu’…

…with Adeyemi, and threatened a N10 billion defamation suit over claims linking him to bribery, murder and other criminal conduct.

…Rather, it consists of grave allegations of criminality, corruption, abuse of office, bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice and official misconduct made without any lawful justification or supporting evidence,” the solicitors stated. The letter further alleged that the publication had gravely injured the Chief of…

…Babatunde Tanimola, described as the principal intermediary in the appointment and bribery scandal currently rocking the presidency. Frank, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, said the parents, family members, relatives and the Nigerian public deserve to know what led to Tanimola’s death at a time when his presen…

…Presidency has cleared Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, of the bribery allegations levelled against him by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, an acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Adeyemi had accused Gbajabiamila of…

…the court's leave to deem Alison-Madueke's acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court on bribery allegations as a material fact that would aid the dispensation of justice. The grounds of the application, seen by Nairametrics, state that the applicant is challenging, among other things, the public notice issued by the EFCC…

…our people to agree to place themselves and their territories under British protection. Bribery, cajolery, intimidation, military aggression - any of these was used as occasion demanded, and without the slightest compunction. As time went on, it became clear to the British Government that the Royal Niger Company was un…

…have been handled a lot differently. Her remark came after after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. "I've not been allowed to travel. I've not been allowed to work. They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she said. Following a trial, the court found her not guilty of five…

…her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the 65 year old said the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency, NCA, "could have been handled a lot differently." "I've…

…been a different matter if her trial had been conducted in Nigeria for the offences of bribery and other offences for which she was prosecuted alongside other persons in the United Kingdom. In that case, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) or the relevant anti-graft agencies (EFCC and ICPC) could not commence…