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EFCC begins probe of INEC officials in 20 states
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a quarterly consultative meeting with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, disclosed that the South-South geopolitical zone has recorded the highest number of…
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Arrest of our commissioners is a show of lawlessness – Ekiti govt
The Ekiti State government has described as unconstitutional, the arrest of two of its Commissioners by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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[The Injustice Blog] For Tambuwal, there is a reward for corruption
At a time the APC-led federal government is firing on all cylinders in a bid to rid the country of corruption through its "anti-graft war", the APC government in Sokoto…
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[The Injustice Blog] Examining the Sokoto and Akwa Ibom ‘pro-corruption syndrome’
The new trend among state governors in the country irrespective of their party, is frustrating the "anti-corruption war" of the federal government and it's getting more serious. While we are yet…
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The YNaija Tracklist: I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan | You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan - YNaija Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy…
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$15.5m: Court to hear Patience Jonathan’s suit against Skye Bank, EFCC on Nov. 2
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 2 for hearing in the N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, against Skye Bank…
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You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC
The Ekiti State government has said the arrest of Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, and the Accountant General, Mrs Yemisi Owolabi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is an…
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EFCC arrests Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Toyin Ojo, Ekiti state commissioner for finance, and the accountant general of the state. Operatives of the anti-graft agency picked them…
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Politicians are desperately attempting to destroy EFCC’s achievements – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigerian politicians are finding every means possible to destroy the achievements of the EFCC. Magu said this…
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The YNaija Tracklist: How corrupt officials are diverting loots to accounts without BVN – EFCC | What S’East governors will do to outlawed IPOB members – Umahi | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. No negotiation, until full payment of N2.1bn | LAUTECH ASUU says - YNaija Court flooded with ’17 suits’ over EFCC chairman Magu…
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[The Injustice Blog] How distinguished is Godswill Akpabio?
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the "uncommon" former governor of Akwa Ibom was a man that regales so much in power as the state Governor and prides himself as one of the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC | UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC - YNaija UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation –…
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How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that the lawyers of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke prevented its team of investigators from meeting her. The agency…
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EFCC officials are being attacked – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has said no one would be regarded as a sacred cow anymore. According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson,…
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EFCC declares professor, others wanted for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an adjunct Professor, Olufunmilade Adeyemi and a doctor, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Juliet Olejeme wanted for alleged fraud. The agency also declared wanted Haruna…
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Unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s accounts | Reps order banks
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered six commercial banks to unfreeze the accounts of former first lady, Patience Jonathan. The committee chaired by Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (Abia-PDP), gave…
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EFCC visits Madueke’s Dubai mansions, moves for forfeiture
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have visited two mansions in Dubai allegedly belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Highlights: The properties, located…
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EFCC seizes 14 properties from ex-FCT minister Mohammed, son
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has seized 14 properties in Abuja, traced to former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Bala Mohammed, and his son,…
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‘EFCC discovers Patience Jonathan’s Abuja plaza’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered an uncompleted 8-storey building belonging to former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, Punch reports. In a document reportedly sighted by Punch, the…
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My office did not leak information about high-profile cases | AGF tells EFCC
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for saying the list of high profile cases was leaked by…
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EFCC driver, policeman arrested for breaking into sealed Badeh’s residence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested one of its drivers, Nasiru Isa, for allegedly breaking into a sealed house owned by a former chief of…
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The war against corruption is now total – Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu Thursday, said the war against corruption “is now total”. According to The Nation, Mr Magu said he…
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EFCC arrests SEMA officials for diverting materials meant for IDP’s
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe, have arrested the secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Danlami Rukuje, for allegedly diverting materials meant for internally displaced persons…
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I am open for investigation, I have nothing to hide – CJN
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Wednesday said he has not been invited for any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A list of high-profile…
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Leaked names of individuals under investigation has damaged our work – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its investigations have been compromised after a report leaked names of high-profile individuals under its radar. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said the information…
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EFCC lists CJN, Fayemi, Yahaya Bello, Fayose, others under probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen; the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development,…
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Magu didn’t say fight against corruption has failed – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu did not say the fight against corruption has failed, as widely reported. In a statement on…
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NLC, TUC decry attitude of FG over NPA $20m alleged bribery
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have frowned at the Federal Government’s attitude in handling international corruption cases where Nigerians have been indicted.…
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Court affirms EFCC’s power to freeze ‘suspicious’ accounts
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has given legal power to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze suspicious accounts. The court said the anti-graft agency can direct banks…
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Patience Jonathan shuns EFCC, reopens Abuja hotel
The wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan has reportedly recovered her N2 billion hotel which was sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in June.…
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