Betta Edu: What is the Status of Suspension of Humanitarian Minister?
It has been six months since President Bola Tinubu suspended Betta Edu as Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs due to allegations of mismanagement of funds under her care. However, there is no outcome of the investigation that followed her suspension. Development Diaries reports that meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Lagos State has directed former […]
Protest Plan: EFCC Should Address Dissatisfaction, Not Warning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently issued a warning against protests by citizens, and this raises concerns about the state of democratic freedoms in Nigeria. Development Diaries reports that the EFCC alerted the public on what it described as a plan by a shadowy group to instigate a protest against the commission. EFCC […]
Alleged Money Laundering: Our Message to People of Kogi, Lawmakers
In light of the alleged misappropriation of public funds in Kogi State, north-central Nigeria, the people of the state need to demand accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership from public officeholders. Development Diaries reports that receipts recently emerged showing how former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, allegedly paid U.S.$845,000 to the American International School in […]
Bobrisky’s Arrest: Avoiding Abuse and Defacing Naira
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. The arrest of controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over alleged abuse of the naira should serve as a lesson on the proper use of the currency note. Development Diaries reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of Bobrisky for […]
Governor Sani’s Allegations: EFCC, ICPC Should Investigate Claims
The recent disclosure by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State that the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai left $587 million, N85 billion in debt, and 115 contractual liabilities must not be ignored. Development Diaries reports that, according to Governor Sani, the huge debt has eaten deep into the state’s federal allocation and has made […]
Betta Edu: Why Has EFCC Not Released Investigation Findings?
Why has Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) decided to remain silent regarding the alleged fraud case against the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu? Development Diaries reports that President Bola Tinubu had, in January 2024, suspended Edu from office and ordered the EFCC to investigate the financial crime allegations […]
Bank Fraud: EFCC, Bring Perpetrators to Justice
It is indeed disturbing and unacceptable that 70 percent of financial crimes in Nigeria are traceable to the banking sector. Development Diaries reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukayode, revealed this while speaking in Abuja at a retreat of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria. ‘It […]
EFCC FUTA Operation: Action against Indiscriminate Raids Needed
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) appears to have disregarded its ban on night operations following a raid on student residences at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in the wee hours. Development Diaries reports that a statement issued by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the university claimed that the raid occurred […]
Humanitarian Ministry Investigation: ‘Second Chance’ Protest Uncalled for
The recent protest by a group of women against the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is uncalled for, as her case is still under investigation. Development Diaries reports that a video circulating on social media captured women protesters, armed with placards bearing messages such as ‘bring Betta Edu […]
Emefiele’s Rights Violation: EFCC Must Respect Rule of Law
The slamming of a N100 million fine against the government of Nigeria and its agency, the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by an Abuja high court is a reminder that government agencies must adhere to the law in every situation. Development Diaries reports that the court has declared the prolonged detention of the former governor […]