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615 entries. Each carries an explicit legal status and cites public sources. Search by name, or filter by status.

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  • Alleged12 sources

    Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

    Currently serves as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning in the Tinubu federal cabinet (appointed August 2023).

  • Alleged1 source

    Abubakar Audu

    First civilian Governor of Kogi State (January 1992 – November 1993, SDP, Third Republic) and second-time civilian Governor (May 1999 – May 2003, APP/ANPP).

  • Alleged1 source

    Abubakar Habu Hashidu

    Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu (10 April 1944 – 27 July 2018) was a Nigerian politician and technocrat who served as the first elected civilian Governor of Gombe State on the APP/ANPP platform from 29 M

  • Arraigned2 sources

    Acacia Holdings Limited

    Shell company owned by former NNPC General Manager Aminu Baba-Kusa; co-defendant (3rd) in FCT/HC/CR/43/2015.

  • Under investigation1 source

    Achike Udenwa

    Two-term PDP Governor of Imo State (1999–2007) and a chartered accountant.

  • Arraigned1 source

    ACP. Abba Kyari

    Decorated Nigerian police commissioner indicted by the FBI in February 2022 as a co-conspirator of Ramon Abbas ('Hushpuppi') in a $1.

  • Institution1 source

    Adamawa State Government

    Adamawa State — one of the 36 constituent states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, created in 1991.

  • Alleged1 source

    Adamu Ishak

    Adamu Ishak is designated as a terrorist financier by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC).

  • Alleged1 source

    Adamu Muazu

    Former Governor of Bauchi State (1999-2007).

  • Arraigned1 source

    Adamu Mustapha Danze

    HEDA 2021 Compendium case #59 (p.

  • Under investigation1 source

    Ade Bendel

    Alleged advance-fee fraudster, arrested in EFCC's first week

  • Context1 source

    Adekunle Lawal

    Adekunle Lawal — office-holder linked to Lagos State; promoted from per-state audit for network legibility.

  • Alleged2 sources

    Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke

    Ademola Adeleke, sitting PDP Governor of Osun State (inaugurated 27 November 2022 after defeating Gboyega Oyetola in the 16 July 2022 election), is the subject of allegations published by PM News in A

  • Dismissed6 sources

    Adesola Amosu

    HEDA 2021 Compendium case #12 (p.

  • Alleged1 source

    African Continental Bank (ACB)

    Bank linked to Azikiwe conflict-of-interest case; became distressed and insolvent

  • Context1 source

    Agbu Kefas

    Agbu Kefas (b.

  • Alleged1 source

    Ahmad Adamu Mu'azu

    Ahmad Adamu Mu'azu (often catalogued as "Adamu Mu'azu" — note the existing `data/looters/nodes.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Ahmadu Umar Fintiri

    HEDA 2021 Compendium case #50 (p.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

    Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (b.

  • Context1 source

    Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi

    Two-term Governor of Kaduna State (1999–2007, PDP) and later Senator for Kaduna North and PDP National Caretaker Committee Chairman during the 2016–2017 PDP leadership crisis.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Ahmed Rufai Sani Yerima

    First civilian Governor of Zamfara State (1999–2007, ANPP) and the first Nigerian governor to introduce Sharia criminal law (January 2000).

  • Arraigned1 source

    Air Marshall Mohammed Dikko Umar (rtd) -N9.7Billion Fraud Trial

    Former Chief of the Air Staff.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Aishatu Bandado Magaji

    HEDA 2021 Compendium case #13 (p.

  • Alleged4 sources

    Akinsanya Doherty (also known as Akin Doherty)

    Current Managing Director of Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP.

  • Context1 source

    Akpan Isemin

    Obong Akpan Isemin (c.

  • Institution1 source

    Akwa Ibom State Government

    Akwa Ibom State — one of the 36 constituent states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, created in 1987.

  • Alleged1 source

    Alex Otti

    Banker-turned-politician (Diamond Bank GMD 2011–2014); Governor of Abia State since 29 May 2023 on the Labour Party platform.

  • Dismissed4 sources

    Alex Sabundu Badeh

    Air Chief Marshal and former Chief of Defence Staff (16 January 2014 – 13 July 2015) under President Jonathan; former Chief of Air Staff (October 2012 – January 2014).

  • Context2 sources

    Alexandra Healy KC

    Lead prosecutor (King's Counsel) for UK Crown Prosecution Service in R v Alison-Madueke et al.

  • Alleged1 source

    Alfa Exchange BDC

    Alfa Exchange BDC is a Nigerian-registered business entity designated by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as a terrorist-financing-associated entity.

  • Context1 source

    Alfred Diete-Spiff

    Vice Admiral Alfred Diete-Spiff was the first Military Governor of Rivers State (1967–1975), appointed at age 25 under General Gowon.

  • Convicted1 source

    Alhaji Adamu Atta

    Alhaji Adamu Atta, first civilian governor of Kwara State (NPN, 1 October 1979 – 31 December 1983), was tried by a Buhari-era Special Military Tribunal following the December 1983 coup.

  • Alleged2 sources

    Alhaji Ahmadu Daura

    Associate of Abacha family implicated in money-laundering conspiracy.

  • Convicted8 sources

    Alhaji Aliyu Sabo Bakin Zuwo

    Civilian Governor of Kano State briefly in the Second Republic (1 October 1983 - 31 December 1983) under the People's Redemption Party (PRP), removed by the Buhari-Idiagbon military coup on 31 Decembe

  • Convicted1 source

    Alhaji Mohammed Bulama

    CEO of Bank of the North, is alleged to have used depositors' money for personal use and political financing; arrested and convicted of fraud 2004

  • Alleged1 source

    Alhaji Umaru Dikko

    Transport Minister under Shagari, is alleged to have mismanaged ₦4B in rice import funds

  • Arraigned38 sources

    Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello

    Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, an accountant from Okene LGA, Kogi State, served as Governor of Kogi State for two consecutive terms from 27 January 2016 to 27 January 2024 on the All Progressives Congress

  • Arraigned0 sources

    Ali Bello

    Co-defendant in both EFCC cases against his uncle Yahaya Bello (N80.

  • Alleged1 source

    Alin Yar Yaya General Enterprises

    Alin Yar Yaya General Enterprises is a Nigerian-registered business entity designated by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as a terrorist-financing-associated entity.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Aliyu Akwe Doma

    Former Governor of Nasarawa State (2007-2011, PDP) arraigned by EFCC in October 2011 in the Federal Capital Territory on charges of allegedly defrauding the state of approximately N28 billion.

  • Dismissed2 sources

    Aliyu Akwe Doma

    Aliyu Akwe Doma — office-holder linked to Nasarawa State; promoted from per-state audit for network legibility.

  • Alleged1 source

    Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko

    Two-term Governor of Sokoto State (2007–2015), now Senator for Sokoto North.

  • Alleged4 sources

    Alpha-Beta Consulting Ltd

    Private firm awarded the Lagos State internally-generated-revenue (IGR) collection contract during Governor Bola Tinubu's tenure (1999-2007); the arrangement has continued through successor administra

  • Dismissed1 source

    Ambrose Alli

    First civilian Governor of Bendel State (1979–1983), Unity Party of Nigeria, professor of pathology.

  • Arraigned3 sources

    Aminu Baba-Kusa

    Former General Manager / Executive Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

  • Context1 source

    Aminu Bello Masari

    Two-term Governor of Katsina State (APC, 2015–2023), and ninth Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives (2003–2007).

  • Alleged1 source

    Aminu Dabo

    Co-defendant in Chief Bode George NPA case

  • Under investigation1 source

    Aminu Waziri Tambuwal

    Two-term Governor of Sokoto State (2015–2023), former Speaker of the House of Representatives (2011–2015), now Senator for Sokoto South.

  • Institution1 source

    Anambra State Government

    Anambra State — one of the 36 constituent states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, created in 1991.

  • Arraigned1 source

    Andrew Yakubu

    Former Group Managing Director of the NNPC (2014-2015).