Nigerian News Leader
First with details then facts 
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The trial of Mr. Umar Abubakar, who was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a sting operation sometime in the year 2022 over an alleged forgery and job racketeering, has been stalled due to the absence of the defendant in court.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Ninth Prosecution Witness, PW9, Gudi Daniel Johnson in the trial of a former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku has narrated before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja how the defendant as former Director, Finance and Account in the Federal Ministry of Defence allegedly diverted the ministry’s funds using cash withdrawals and deposited the funds into multiple company accounts.
By Yetunde Beecroft (Lagos Island Reporter)
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on May 8, 2025, ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of N31,000,000( Thirty One Million Naira only) and four properties linked to one Obiajulu Emeka Emmanuel.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
In line with the prevention mandate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and its commitment to sensitize and enlighten Nigerians on the negative impact of Ponzi schemes on the economy, the Acting Zonal Director, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Aisha Abubakar, has charged Nigerians to shun Ponzi schemes, as they have destroyed lives, eroded trust and undermined national development.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Assembly, particularly the House of Representatives, to promote transparency, open governance, and accountability in Nigeria’s legislative processes.
