Tag: EFCC

Senators rejected Magu because he’s too good for the job – Sagay

by Dolapo Adelana The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) has said members of the Senate rejected acting chairman of the Economic and…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of March

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

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It will be morally wrong for Buhari to nominate Magu again – Ozekhome

Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has it will be morally wrong for President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for…

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The Thread: This Magu saga is a national disgrace; why did Buhari nominate him at all?

The Senate's rejection of Ibrahim Magu has Nigerians shaking their heads in wonder. Is the presidency setting Magu up as a pawn? Is it that the presidency is not satisfied…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BUHARI PRESIDES OVER FIRST FEC MEETING AFTER RESUMPTION President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the meeting of the Federal…

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Magu: Saraki urges Buhari to send another nominee

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to send the name of another nominee for the position of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Saraki…

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The Thread: Conspiracy theories surrounding Magu’s rejection

The Senate has for the second time rejected Ibrahim Magu as EFCC Chairman.   Nnnnnnnnnnnn

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Senate rejection will not deter me from fighting corruption – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim, Magu has said he would continue to fight corruption. The Senate had on Wednesday rejected his…

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Ibrahim Magu thinks Fayose is a senator, and 6 other bizarre revelations from today’s shocking confirmation hearing

Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has just undergone a very uncomfortable, long and gruelling (for Magu, especially) confirmation hearing session at the National…

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[The Legislative Blog]: On Magu’s rejection | Did the Senate just lie to Nigerians?

Acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu has just completed his screening before the Senate and after a brief deliberation and majority vote, the Eighth Assembly has again rejected his nomination as…

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Dasukigate: Why EFCC has not invited Emefiele – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigeria will become better if corruption is reduced to the nearest minimum. Magu…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye reads fresh DSS report that says Magu has “failed integrity test”

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu is currently sitting before the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Senator Dino Melaye read a fresh report submitted by the DSS only…

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Just In: Magu arrives Senate for confirmation hearing

by Dolapo Adelana The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrived the Senate chamber ahead of his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The senate on Tuesday…

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Yobe govt owing us 16 months salary - Aggrieved workers Some aggrieved workers have called on…

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Foreign missions to monitor Magu’s screening 

by Dolapo Adelana Foreign missions and donor agencies will on Wednesday monitor the screening of acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu by the Senate,…

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$9.8m: EFCC to arraign ex-NNPC MD, Yakubu on Thursday

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Thursday arraign a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Andrew Yakubu, before a…

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BREAKING: EFCC arrests Jonathan’s ally over alleged theft of N2bn

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a political ally of former President Goodluck Jonathan, George Tunah, for allegedly stealing N2bn from the…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. AGAIN! SENATE MANDATES CUSTOMS CG TO APPEAR BEFORE IT IN UNIFORM ON WEDNESDAY The Senate on Tuesday mandated the Comptroller-general…

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Photos of N49m discovered by EFCC at Kaduna airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it has intercepted N49 million cash hidden in five sacks at the Kaduna international airport. See photos below:

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EFCC intercepts N49m hidden in sacks at Kaduna airport

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it has intercepted N49 million cash hidden in five sacks at the Kaduna international airport. The anti-graft…

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Dasukigate: Fani-Kayode’s trial stalled by absence of EFCC’s witness

by Azeez Adeniyi The trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode before the Federal High Court Abuja was stalled on Tuesday due to the failure of the Economic…

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Senate to screen Magu on Wednesday

by Dolapo Adelana The Senate has summoned acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu to appear before it for screening on Wednesday. Magu had been…

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How Diezani gave Belgore, Sulaiman N450m – Witness

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has included former Minister of  Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke in an amended charge against a former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr.…

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Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan agreed to $1.1bn Malabu oil deal – Adoke

by Dolapo Adelana A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke has written a letter to the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, declaring his innocence in the controversial…

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No law mandates Andrew Yakubu to reveal sources of $9.8m – counsel

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu is refusing to name those who gave him the $9.7million  cash seized from his…

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Corruption: We will still prosecute former governors – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said plans to prosecute former governors who embezzled funds are still ongoing. EFCC Zonal Head, South-South, Ishaq Salihu said…

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$9.8m: EFCC slams 6 fraud charges against Andrew Yakubu

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed six charges against a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Andrew Yakubu. The…

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$9.8m: Hearing of Andrew Yakubu’s suit against EFCC stalled

by Azeez Adeniyi The fundamental human rights suit against the EFCC by former Group Managing Director, NNPC was on Thursday stalled due to the judge’s ill health. Federal High Court, Abuja,…

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I did not return 47 SUVs to EFCC – Ex-Perm Sec

by Dolapo Adelana A former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Dr. Godknows Igali has denied returning 47 SUVS to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Igali, who…

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$9.8 million: Andrew Yakubu slams N1bn suit against EFCC

Former Group Managing Director of NNPC, Andrew Yakubu has sued the EFCC for N1bn as damages and compensation for violation‎ of his right. Counsel to Yakubu, Adeola Adedipe told the…

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