Crimes in Nigeria
In-depth stories and reports on major crimes, notorious criminals, financial fraud, organized crime networks, and justice in Nigeria.
James Ibori after prison: The Powerful Story of a £101.5 Million Order and Political Return
James Ibori after prison is more than the story of a former governor returning home after serving a sentence abroad. It is a revealing...
The NNPC $20 Billion Controversy
The NNPC $20 billion controversy began as a confidential warning from the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and developed into one of...
Nigerian Military Scandals: 10 Defining Cases That Exposed Nigeria’s Security Accountability Crisis
Nigerian military scandals have rarely followed the same pattern. Some began with the murder of police officers or soldiers. Others arose from insurgency, political...
Corruption Cases Against Former Nigerian Governors
Corruption cases involving former Nigerian governors have become some of the most important tests of public accountability since Nigeria returned to civilian government in...
What Happened to the $43 Million Found Inside an Ikoyi Apartment?
The Ikoyi $43 Million entered Nigerian history on 12 April 2017, when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission searched Flat 7B at...
The NNPC $20 Billion Controversy
The NNPC $20 Billion Controversy began as a confidential warning about an enormous difference between the value of Nigeria’s crude oil sales and the...
The Babachir Lawal Grass-Cutting Case
The Babachir Lawal grass-cutting case became one of the most memorable public-sector controversies of President Muhammadu Buhari’s first administration. It began with questions about...
Nigeria Anti-Corruption Cases: 7 Historic Legal Battles
Nigeria anti-corruption cases have repeatedly tested the country’s ability to punish abuses of public office, recover misappropriated wealth and maintain confidence in the justice...
Stella Oduah Bulletproof Car Scandal: 13 Years of Political Fallout and Survival
The Stella Oduah bulletproof car scandal erupted in October 2013, when Nigerians learnt that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had obtained two armoured BMW...
Why Subsidy Systems Attract Fraud in Nigeria: 5 Shocking Reasons
For decades, Nigeria used subsidies to shield citizens from the full cost of petrol, electricity and other essential services. The policy offered relief in...