#bribery

The Kano State High Court has adjourned the trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others, who are facing charges of misappropriation of public funds, until October 14, 2025. The charges include bribery, conspiracy, and diversion of public funds, with Ganduje and his wife, Hafsat Umar, among those accused.

Frank Carone, the chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been arrested along with several others in connection with a federal bribery investigation involving a city contract, according to a source familiar with the case. The arrests include Carone's brother and two additional individuals, although specific details about the alleged scheme have not been disclosed.

As Uganda enhances border surveillance to prevent Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo, allegations have surfaced that Congolese nationals are bribing security personnel for entry. The extensive border, over 1,000 kilometers long, runs from Koboko to Kisoro, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining effective border control amid the health crisis.