Nigerian Scandals & Controversies

OPL 245 Bribery Affair (1998–2011)

The OPL 245 oil block scandal stands as one of the most complex and controversial corruption cases in Nigeria's petroleum industry history. This deepwater...

Salisu Buhari “Toronto Certificate” Fraud (1999)

The Salisu Buhari scandal of 1999 remains one of Nigeria's most significant political controversies, exposing the fragility of democratic institutions and the critical importance...

Odi Massacre (1999)

On November 20, 1999, the quiet fishing community of Odi in Bayelsa State became the site of one of Nigeria's most devastating military operations...