James Ajibade

Towards a crime free world 🌎

[James Ajibade @James__Ajibade]

Good Afternoon 🌅

[James Ajibade @James__Ajibade]

The 3 I's of Becoming a High-Value Criminologist & Security Expert.

Students deserve more than theories. They deserve CLARITY, EXPOSURE, and PRACTICAL PATHWAYS.

What lesson should every Criminology student learn before entering the professional world?

#TowardsACrimeFreeWorld

[James Ajibade @James__Ajibade]

REFLECTIONS ON AFRICA’S AI GOVERNANCE

Africa’s AI challenge is not lack of policies or models. it is STRUCTURE.
The difference between a “BUSH and a GARDEN is GOVERNANCE.”
We must move from observing AI to actively shaping it.
#AIGovernance #AIinAfrica #ResponsibleAI

[Applied Criminology Network @ACN_IA]

Crime isn’t just about individuals,it reflects deeper social and economic systems.

As Gary LaFree notes, crime is a social phenomenon shaped by structure, not just personal choice.

Real prevention means addressing root causes like poverty, inequality,not just reacting to crime.

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

Following the launch of the National Digital Economy Research Clusters Initiative, we will be hosting a series of Virtual Open Days starting on Tuesday 7th April 2026, to guide eligible institutions through the application process, provide clarity on expectations, and support the development of strong research consortia.

The National Digital Economy Research Clusters (https://t.co/etYInD8iHp) is a ₦12 Billion initiative designed to place Nigerian universities at the centre of solving real challenges across connectivity, digital public infrastructure, skills, jobs, trust, and AI.

If you are a Vice-Chancellor, Rector, or research leader, I encourage you to participate and be part of building the knowledge systems that will guide Nigeria’s digital future.

Open Day Schedule:
- Tuesday, 7th April 2026: 1pm - 2pm
- Thursday, 9th April 2026: 9am - 10am
- Friday - 10th April 2026; 5-6pm
- Register here: https://t.co/Vbto7EkDZs

EoI Deadline: April 13, 2026

[James Ajibade @James__Ajibade]

Belated Happy Birthday, Amb. (Dr) Oamien Roy Okhidievbie!Oamien Roy Okhidievbie

Though your birthday was a few days ago, I want to take a moment to celebrate your MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE, and LEADERSHIP.

Happy Birthday, Sir

[Applied Criminology Network @ACN_IA]

Although we have passed the official celebration of International Women’s Day, the message behind the day must never pass with it.

International Women’s Day reminds us to recognize the STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, INTELLIGENCE, and IMMENSE contributions of women across the world.

[James Ajibade @James__Ajibade]

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[EFCC Nigeria @officialEFCC]

How Alleged ₦5.78bn Kwara UBEC Funds Were Spent  on Salaries, Loans,  Road Projects - EFCC Witness

The trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, over the alleged diversion of ₦5.78 billion Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds resumed on Monday, February 16, 2026, with fresh revelations before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin.

Testifying as the sixth prosecution witness, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Stanley Ujilibo, told the court that funds released to the Kwara State Government for 2013, 2014 and 2015 were not utilised in line with the action plans submitted by the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

Ahmed and Banu are being prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, over an alleged diversion of part of ₦5.78 billion UBEC funds contrary to the purpose for which the funds were released.

Led in evidence by Adebisi Adeniyi,   the witness (Ujilibo), informed the court that the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) had presented detailed action plans outlining various educational projects across the state.  With  with evidence of its counterpart funding, the Board  planned to persuade the Federal Government through UBEC to release the matching grants for the benefit of pupils in primary and junior secondary schools.

Addressing the court, Ujilibo stated that,  "My Lord, a team of officials from the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB comprising the Chairman, Director, Finance and Account, Project Manager and top management officials went to Abuja to defend the action plans for 2013, 2014 and 2015, stating the deplorable state of Kwara State Primary and Junior Secondary Education across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State".  

However, the PW 6 disclosed that investigations revealed that the money was moved from the UBEC matching grant accounts into the Kwara State Government’s central account domiciled in a commercial bank. He added that while a portion of the funds was spent on projects such as the reconstruction of Omosebi Bridge, Coca-Cola Road Bridge, Michael Imodu/Afon Junction Road, Lafiaji Township Road and the rehabilitation of the Ilorin water supply network, these projects had no direct link to basic education.

He further told the court that the sum N952,297,227.30 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Two Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty Seven Naira, Thirty Kobo) being the UBEC fund for 2014 was used for principal liquidation of loan. He added that a request allegedly signed by the second defendant (Banu) sought approval to obtain a ₦1 billion loan from SUBEB counterpart funds to augment workers’ salaries.

According to the witness, the funds meant for improving infrastructure and learning conditions in primary and junior secondary schools were ultimately deployed for purposes outside their statutory mandate and without direct benefit to pupils.

Following the conclusion of the prosecution’s examination-in-chief, Justice Abdulgafar adjourned the matter until April 20, 2026, for the cross-examination of the witness.

[Femi Ote$ @realFemiOtedola]

Today 15 February 2026, I visited the Dangote Refinery, what I call the 8th wonder of the world.

After successful completion of this expansion project, capacity will increase to 1.4m barrels per day 🙌🏾… F.Ote💲

[EFCC Nigeria @officialEFCC]

Alleged ₦10bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Links Fund Transfers to Ali Bello, Co-defendant

The trial of Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to the governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja continued on Monday, February 16, 2026, with the 17th Prosecution Witness, PW17, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, linking Bello with funds from Kogi State Government.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, alongside Dauda Sulaiman, on a 16-count amended charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of ₦10,270,556,800.00.

Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, the witness, an investigator with the EFCC, identified Exhibit F as a document recovered in the course of investigation that contains details of inflows and outflows of funds.

In response to prosecution counsel’s enquiry on $91,000.00 outflow, dated February 5, 2021, the witness disclosed that the amount was paid to “Oga Ali,” a reference to the first defendant, Ali Bello.

On February 6, 2021, the witness identified an outflow of ₦150,000.00, released to “Presido.”

He further explained that “Rashido” referred to one Abdulrasheed, who came from Lokoja to transport money, stating that ₦150 million was moved from Lokoja to the bureau de change operator.

The witness also identified entries, dated February 19, 2021, showing an endorsement of ₦10 million paid to Ali Bello and ₦500,000.00 to Daud. He clarified that “Alhaji Ali” also refers to the first defendant, while “Daud” refers to the second defendant, Dauda Sulaiman.

On investigation findings relating to account number 1000688500 belonging to Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company, with transfers of ₦80 million and ₦20 million, the witness testified that the payments were for Plot 1060, located in Gwarimpa,Abuja, made by the company. The ₦100 million total he said, was paid to Dantata and Sawoe and reflected in Exhibit F.

“There were 10 entries of ₦10 million each, making a total of ₦100 million. The source is Maigari Murtala, an ally of the first defendant and a contact with the Bureau de Change operator,” he said.

The irrevocable power of attorney for the said property was subsequently tendered in evidence by the prosecution, marked Exhibit Q.

The prosecution counsel’s attempt to tender the extra-judicial statements of the defendants, dated November 29, 30; December 1, 10, 11 and 12, 2022 for the first defendant, and November 30 and December 1, 2022 for the second defendant was objected to by counsel to the first and second defendants on the alleged ground that their admissibility did not comply with Section 15(4) and Section 17(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, particularly with regards to the voluntariness of audio-visual recording of statements.

After listening to arguments from both sides, Justice Omotosho ruled for immediate commencement of trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of the statements, with PW17 testifying as the first prosecution witness in the sub-trial.

In his testimony, the witness identified the statements of the defendants and affirmed that they were voluntarily made.

“In EFCC, we have a standard. No threats, no promises, and statements were taken in the presence of their counsel, with Z.E. Abbas being the most present,” he said.

Following the proceedings in the sub-trial, the statements were admitted in evidence, as there was no further objection from counsel.

Counsel to the first and second defendants cross-examined the witness. With the exhaustion of their cross-examination, Justice Omotosho discharged the witness from the witness box and adjourned the matter till February 17, 2026, for continuation of trial.

[NDPC Nigeria @ndpcngr]

PRESS RELEASE
NDPC Investigates Temu for Alleged Violation of Data Protection Act.

[EFCC Nigeria @officialEFCC]

Sokoto Court Jails 1 Fraudster for Money Doubling

Justice Abubakar Adamu of the Sokoto State High Court convicted and sentenced Rilwanu Yusuf to two years imprisonment for cheating. He was jailed on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after pleading guilty to one -count separate charges of cheating. Yusuf fraudulently obtained the sum of N430, 000, 00 from unsuspecting victims under false pretense as having power to double money and thereby committed an offence of cheating, contrary to Section 310 of the Sokoto State Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 311 of the same Law.

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[EFCC Nigeria @officialEFCC]

Lagos Court Convicts Firm for N30.5m Theft

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, January 23, 2026, convicted a company, AAC Consulting Limited, for stealing the sum of ₦30,564,635.81 ( Thirty Million  Five Hundred and Sixty Four Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty-five Naira Eighty-one Kobo) belonging to contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited.

The company was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on January 12, 2026 on an amended one-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 285(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. 44, Laws of Lagos State, 2011.

The trial had commenced on June 5, 2023, when AAC Consulting Limited and its Managing Director, Anthony Adeoye, were arraigned before the court on a 50-count charge bordering on stealing and issuance of dud cheques. 

The defendants had initially pleaded “not guilty” prompting the commencement of full trial.

During the trial, prosecuting counsel, I. O. Daramola called two witnesses who testified for the prosecution and tendered several documents, which were admitted in evidence and marked as exhibits by the court.

However, following the repayment of the full sum to the petitioner in December 2023, the defendants changed their plea from “not guilty ” to “guilty.” 

Consequently, the EFCC amended the charge, and the company pleaded “guilty” to the one-count charge of stealing.

The charge reads:
“That AAC Consulting Limited, on or about 27th April 2013, at Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, dishonestly converted to its own use the aggregate sum of ₦30,564,635.81 (Thirty Million, Five Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Thirty-Five Naira, Eighty-One Kobo), property of contract staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited.”

During the proceedings on Friday, January 23, 2026, Justice Oshodi found the company guilty and convicted it accordingly. 

The court also ordered the company to pay a fine of ₦5 million within 14 days, failing which it will be wound up.

[NDPC Nigeria @ndpcngr]

As part of activities to mark National Data Privacy Week 2026, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is hosting the Data Privacy Summit 2026.

Theme: Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics, and Innovation

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.

[International IP Crime Investigators College @IIPCIC]

Last fall, we made history.🌍

For the first time, the International Law Enforcement #IPCrimeConference came to Lyon, France, home to @INTERPOL_HQ🏛️

This wasn’t just a conference… it was a global stand against IP crime.

👉Watch to relive the energy.

#iipcic
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