Us court jails former nnpc executive over $2.1m bribe

A United States district court has sentenced Paulinus Okoronkwo, a former senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to 87 months in prison for accepting a $2.1 million bribe.

Paulinus Okoronkwo, who served as a senior executive at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has been sentenced by a United States district court to 87 months in prison. The conviction stems from his acceptance of a $2.1 million bribe. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in international dealings involving Nigerian oil executives. The sentencing occurred recently, as reported by Daily Trust, underscoring the legal repercussions for bribery in the energy sector.

Makala yanayohusiana

Courtroom illustration depicting the conviction of five defendants in the CPO corruption bribery case at Central Jakarta District Court.
Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Court convicts five defendants in CPO corruption bribery case

Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

The Corruption Court panel at Central Jakarta District Court has convicted five defendants in the bribery case for acquitting a corruption trial on CPO export facilities from 2023-2025. The total bribes received amount to Rp39.1 billion. Prison sentences range from 11 to 12.5 years for the defendants.

A United States federal court has sentenced Nigerian national Matthew A. Akande to eight years in prison for leading a cyber fraud scheme involving $1.3 million.

Imeripotiwa na AI

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, has appeared before Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing related to a £100,000 bribe allegation.

The economic and financial crimes commission has detained abubakar malami, a former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice. This development was reported on december 10, 2025.

Imeripotiwa na AI

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment on terrorism charges. The prosecution had sought the death penalty, but the court opted for life. Kanu's kinsman pleaded for mercy during the proceedings.

A New York court sentenced a Japanese man, a member of a yakuza crime group, to 20 years in prison for trafficking nuclear material, drugs, and weapons. Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, had pleaded guilty to six charges in January 2025. The ruling follows years of investigations by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Imeripotiwa na AI

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered N1.2 billion belonging to the Enugu State government from Sujimoto Luxury Construction.

Jumapili, 1. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 06:20:07

Shaman linked to ex-first lady appeals six-year prison sentence

Jumanne, 24. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 20:41:03

Federal government files fresh charges against Ozekhome over London property

Alhamisi, 29. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 04:13:46

Mume na mke wanaomshtakiwa katika udanganyifu wa Ksh22 milioni NOC

Jumanne, 20. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 16:06:22

Former NMDC boss and three others arraigned over N100m scam

Jumanne, 20. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 03:32:16

Court sets March 25 for EFCC's $13m fraud forfeiture ruling

Alhamisi, 15. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 13:32:07

EFCC tenders fresh bank records in Yahaya Bello fraud trial

Jumamosi, 10. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:32:28

Nigeria and Jersey seal deal to repatriate $9.5 million looted funds

Alhamisi, 8. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 12:40:02

Dangote withdraws corruption petition against ex-NMDPRA boss

Alhamisi, 25. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 11:24:47

Court orders EFCC to produce Bauchi finance commissioner

Jumatano, 17. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 18:33:48

NMDPRA and NUPRC CEOs Resign Amid Dangote Corruption Allegations and ICPC Probe

 

 

 

Tovuti hii inatumia vidakuzi

Tunatumia vidakuzi kwa uchambuzi ili kuboresha tovuti yetu. Soma sera ya faragha yetu kwa maelezo zaidi.
Kataa