Akpabio

...is endorsed as an APC concencus candidate for Nigeria's new Senate President A former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio was once detained by the EFCC for attempting to bribe its chairman with $350,000 (₦260m) to overlook charges of corruption. However, a quick call from Aso Rock [house of integrity] facilitated his release, AND … Continue reading Akpabio

Diezani

#Alison-Madueke July 2024: Rear Admiral Alison Amaechina Madueke has petitioned the court to stop his ex-wife, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from using his last name (Madueke) following their divorce. https://bit.ly/3VK5eSx Diezani, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, faces corruption and financial misconduct allegations in Nigeria and the UK. The ex-husband claims that her continued use of his … Continue reading Diezani

Tinubu – the Slave Merchant

Ẹfúnpọ̀róyè Ọ̀ṣuntinúbú 1810 - 1887 Madam Tinubu was a prominent slave dealer in Lagos, Nigeria during the 19th century. Born around 1810 in Abeokuta, she was sold into slavery at a young age and eventually gained her freedom through marriage to a wealthy merchant. Madam Tinubu became a powerful figure in Lagos society and established … Continue reading Tinubu – the Slave Merchant