Tag: EFCC

Court reportedly orders interim forfeiture of Alison-Madueke’s assets

A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of an estate in Banana Island reportedly owned by Diezani Alison-Madueke. The court also ordered the temporary seizure of…

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Senate insist on separating NFIU from EFCC

The Nigerian Senate at plenary on Wednesday, resolved to pass a law that would make the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), independent of the anti-graft agency, EFCC. The Red Chamber…

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‘Governor forfeits diverted N500m, $500,000’

A governor has forfeited N500 million he allegedly laundered in a mortgage bank to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. The EFCC's application for the forfeiture of the funds was…

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’18 Nigerian Senators under probe for alleged N367.5bn fraud’

Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, according to Sahara Reporters. Seven of them are on trial. A senator is…

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‘EFCC discovers Diezani, Aluko Dubai mansions’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to seize a mansion belonging to one of the oil contracts fraud suspects, Kola Aluko, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE),…

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Diezani: EFCC begins process to repatriate $1.6bn

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to testify against a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, as well as Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore in…

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N1.6bn relief for flooded states, 240 Borno children die of malnutrition | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N1.6 billion - Acting President Yemi Osinbajo ordered on Wednesday that this amount be released to states affected by flooding. 240 - The number of internally displaced children that have…

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Nigerians will soon know how ignoble their leaders are – Adoke

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, says all those behind his travails will be exposed. In a statement released hours after policemen searched his residence in Okene, Kogi state,…

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Speaker Dogara faults fight against corruption, says it is like a tree

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has faulted the methods employed in the war against corruption. He said the country was only dealing with symptoms of corruption whereas…

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Just In: Court grants ex-OAU VC, bursar bail

Former acting Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Anthony Elujoba and the bursar of the university, Mrs. Aderonke Akeredolu, who are standing trial for alleged stealing have been granted…

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Opinion: Between EFCC and Former OAU Acting VC – When corruption becomes the bull

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi   Following the arraignment of the most recent former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Anthony Elujoba, on Friday the 7th of July 2017, there was…

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Appeal Court judge withdraws from Patience Jonathan’s hearing for ‘personal reasons’

The Court of Appeal in Lagos on Wednesday was unable to hear an appeal by the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, seeking to stop the forfeiture of her…

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OAU students, workers force court to reverse ruling on former VC

A Federal High Court in Ede, Osun State, has reportedly amended its earlier verdict for the detainment of former Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Vice Chancellor, Anthony Elujoba, in Ilesha prison.…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has…

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The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan | Nigeria is not as bad as painted – NOA | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan - YNaija Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice…

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How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan have alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sent assassins after her. In a letter by her lawyers, Granville Abibo…

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114 days after, we have the 411 on how Buhari scammed us | Many thanks to the EFCC

If you spent some of your Monday on Twitter like we did, then you must have caught some part or the other of the @officialEFCC handlers' #Format trend. #TheEagle "hit…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan Patience Jonathan, wife of former President…

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How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu wrote a letter, asking the British…

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Court grants ex-Jigawa gov, Lamido, sons bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arraigned former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, his sons and five others before the Federal High Court Abuja. They all…

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Our position on Magu still stands – Senate

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sabi Abdullahi, said Senate’s position on the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) “still stands“.…

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EFCC arraigns former OAU Vice Chancellor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Prof. Anthony Elujoba before an Osun State High Court,…

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Desperate senators can remove Magu when Saraki becomes Acting President – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Senate can remove Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and  Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when Senate President Bukola Saraki becomes…

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We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu

The Nigeria Governors' Forum has said it would engage in a "showdown" with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  Ibrahim Magu over probe into the recently-released Paris…

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Why is Ibrahim Magu still a distraction for this government?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The long-running clash of interests around the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the EFCC Chairman is about to take Nigeria on a conversation it should not…

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Senator Shehu Sani walks out on El-Rufai to protest invitation to EFCC event

Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central), has walked out of an event in Kaduna to protest the attendance of Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The event held Thursday was the launching of the…

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Magu will remain EFCC chairman as long as Buhari and I are in office – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said Ibrahim Magu will continue as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as long as he remains Acting President and President Muhammadu Buhari…

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The Explainer: What’s the fuss about Malami’s audio?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The new circus in town is about the audio released by Premium Times regarding the issue of nominations and confirmations, and the role of the Senate.…

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Audio reveals what AGF Malami actually said about Osinbajo’s statement on Magu (LISTEN)

An audio interview by journalists with Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has shown that the Presidency misinformed Nigerians about what he said on the statement made by Acting…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu | Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu - YNaija N46bn fraud: Court dismisses Tompolo’s suit against FG -…

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