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Die-Put: Why is Diezani preparing for jail time?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former strong woman of Nigeria’s oil sector, has a dark cloud of money laundering indictments over her but she’s not afraid of going…
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The Explainer: The case against Diezani, Aluko and Omokore
by Alexander O. Onukwue The United States Department of Justice has initiated charges of money laundering against Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. The case against her…
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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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How Aluko paid Diezani’s £537,000 rent, over $500,000 furniture – US prosecutors
The forfeiture notice filed by the US department of justice (DOJ) to recover $144 million assets from Diezani Alison-Madueke has revealed the source of her lavish lifestyle. The prosecutors said…
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I am ready to drag you to prison with me | Alison-Madueke told Aluko, Omokore
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke once threatened to reveal everything that transpired in the controversial fraudulent transactions between her and co-conspirators, Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore. The minister made the comment…
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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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Diezani bribe: EFCC to arraign ex-minister Akinjide
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide on Thursday. Akinjide has been accused of receiving N650m from…
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How DSS, army, others collected from Dieziani’s $115m bribe – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday alleged that some individuals and public officials collected a bribe from former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, to influence…
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How I advised Jonathan against appointing Diezani petroleum minister – Obasanjo
by Azeez Adeniyi Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against appointing Diezani Alison-Madueke as Minister of Petroleum Resources. Obasanjo said this in a book titled…
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‘Ex-minister Diezani Alison-Madueke fingered in Malabu oil deal’
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been fingered in the ceding of the controversial $1.04billion OPL 245 to Malabu Oil, The Nation reports. It was…
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Insiders: The Malabu figures are lies only to be taken seriously by illiterates
The Malabu oil scandal has pitched the Insiders into two camps of those that are for investigations and those that just see this as another media trial and propaganda. “The…
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Our officials received N3bn bribe to influence 2015 elections – INEC
by Dolapo Adelana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that its staff received at least three billion Naira to influence the outcome of the 2015 general elections. Some…
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(Updated) Diezani: EFCC arraigns 3 INEC officials over alleged bribery
by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned three officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged bribery. They have been accused of…
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EFCC to prosecute INEC director for allegedly collecting N16m from Diezani
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute Gogo Anderson Waribo, a Deputy Director of INEC in Akwa Ibom, and former Electoral Officer in…
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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. Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’ The United Kingdom has set a date for the…
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Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’
by Azeez Adeniyi The United Kingdom has set a date for the trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and four others for alleged corrupt practices, The…
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The YNaija Cover – the 16th of February
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of February
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EFCC uncovers Diezani’s $37.5m mansion in Banana Island
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered a $37.5m (N11.75bn) mansion in Banana Island, Lagos allegedly belonging to former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison Madueke. It was learnt…
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[The Presidential Blog] Alibaba may have just delivered the most politically hilarious “knock knock” ever
No matter how horrible things get in Nigeria, we can always count on people like the comedian, Ali BabaGCFR to bail us out with some jokes. Sadly though after…
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EFCC seeks permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s N9.08bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the forfeiture of N9.billion allegedly laundered for former Minister of Petroleum Resources…
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‘EFCC lied against me, I never stole money’ | Diezani finally speaks
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has dismissed allegations of corruption against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Diezani denied the allegations in a statement on…
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DiezaniGate: EFCC to declare former NNPC director wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may declare a former Deputy Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ben Otti wanted if he refuses to present…
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Ex-President Jonathan, Diezani named in Malabu oil scandal
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke have been named by Italian prosecutors among those who allegedly received kickbacks in the $1.3bn Malabu oil block deal.…
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N200m box office earnings, N5000 stipend | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N4.7 million - Anti-graft agency, ICPC recovers this sum of money extorted from students by authorities of FUNAAB. 952 students were refunded in the process. $153 million - A Federal…
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Where is Diezani Alison-Madueke?
You may remember her as the Minister of Petroleum with the best taste in jewellery or as former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's arch-enemy but Diezani Alison-Madueke will also…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate to probe N213bn power sector intervention fund | 5 things to know
The power sector is one of the most challenged in the country and the intervention fund worth N213billion was initiated in 2014 to tackle three major challenges in the sector…
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Diezani bribe: Abia INEC commissioner detained by EFCC
Mr. Sylvester Ezeani, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Abia State has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly receiving N20 million from the N23 billion said…
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Pius Adesanmi: How to spend recovered looted funds
by Pius Adesanmi Well, we finally got a partial list and a partially fulfilled promise from the Buhari administration after the President's compulsory rite of passage in his dealings with…
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Money laundering: Diezani to appear before UK court
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke is expected to appear at the Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Tuesday. Diezani, who was arraigned in October 2015, is expected to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy