‘Governor caught with $3m Paris Club fund offers to refund $2.5m’

by Azeez Adeniyi The governor who was allegedly caught building a hotel with $3million from the London Paris club refund has reportedly started searching for soft-landing, The Nation reports. The newspaper reports that the governor has sneaked into the Presidential villa in the last 48 hours in search for help. He was said to have... Read More

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$3M, EFCC, Governor, Paris Club Refund, Presidency

May 12, 2017

‘EFCC traces $3m Paris Club fund to governor’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced $3 million of the London Paris Club loan to a governor, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper, the fund is part of N19billion deducted from the refund by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). It was reportedly found in the account of a... Read More

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$3M, EFCC, Governor, hotel, Paris Club fund

May 10, 2017

Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS

by Omoleye Omoruyi A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled out a N10bn fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, against the Department of State Service (DSS), its Director-General, Lawal Daura, and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice... Read More

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benue state, EFCC, suswam

May 10, 2017

4 persons jailed for attempting to defraud governor

by Omoleye Omoruyi Mark Gbaa, Ezekiel Azi, Bulus Ashom and Nuhu Atangs, were on Wednesday jailed one year each, for attempting to defraud the former Benue governor, Gabriel Suswam. The four of them were arraigned in 2013, faced a six-count charge of conspiracy, attempt to defraud, impersonation, forgery and mischief. They posed as officers of... Read More

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benue state, EFCC, fraudsters, Governor Suswam, sss

May 10, 2017

Court stops ex-NNPC DG Yakubu’s bid to retrieve $9.8m

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Kano has rejected an application filed by former Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, seeking the retrieval of his forfeited monies. The EFCC had discovered $9.8m and £74, 000 in a building belonging to Yakubu in Kaduna. The agency then secured... Read More

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$9.8m, Andrew Yakubu, court, EFCC, forfeiture

May 10, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder A 15-year-old Fulani herdsman, Haruna Usman was convicted to death by a Kogi State High Court on Tuesday. Usman was said to have been guilty of stabbing one Happy David to death following an argument while trying... Read More

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2017 budget, EFCC, Fulani herdsmen, Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe, national assembly, The Big 5

May 10, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: 15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder | N’Assembly increases 2017 budget by N143bn | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. 15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder – YNaija How EFCC found $9.8m, £74,000 in ex-NNPC boss’ house – Witness – YNaija We’ll get information about Buhari’s health from those with him – Garba Shehu – YNaija N’Assembly increases 2017 budget by N143bn – YNaija Girls... Read More

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Andrew Yakubu, Chibok girls, donald trump, EFCC, Garba Shehu, herdsman, national assembly, The YNaija Tracklist

May 8, 2017

Opinion: Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta is a sore on the thumb of the Nigerian Judiciary

by Mohammed Umar “In Justice, integrity is a necessity……” President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, 2016 The Nigerian judiciary revolves at periodic stages of the general polity. In this process, senior officers of the bar and bench who would ordinarily be clogs in the wheel of the effective administration of the criminal justice system are excused.... Read More

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DSS, EFCC, Judicial corruption, Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta, NBA, nigeria, opinion

May 8, 2017

$50m: Wike’s failure to prove his claims has exonerated me – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi said he has been vindicated due to his successor, Nyesom Wike’s failure to proof that the $50m found in an Ikoyi apartment belongs to the state. Wike had claimed the funds were proceeds from the sale of gas turbine belonging... Read More

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$50m, EFCC, Ikoyi apartment, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

May 7, 2017

$50m: ‘FG may seize Osborne apartment’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is considering applying for the seizure of apartment 7B at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, where it found the controversial $50 million, The Nation reports. The agency had already applying for a permanent forfeiture of the funds, stating that no one has come forward to claim... Read More

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$50m, apartment, EFCC, FG, Osborne tower

May 6, 2017

Prosecute anti-graft war detractors, Soyinka urges EFCC

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday in Lagos urged anti-corruption agencies to prosecute detractors in the fight against corruption in the country. Soyinka made the call at the opening of his Vision of the Child Art Exhibition, 2017 edition, at Freedom Park, Lagos. “When we talk about corruption, is it not time we legislate... Read More

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Anti-graft war, detractors, EFCC, prosecute, Wole Soyinka

May 6, 2017

280 MTN staff sacked; N50,000 minimum wage | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

280 – Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria laid off this total number of full-time and contract staff on Tuesday. N75 million – The amount the new management of embattled airline, Arik Air is forced to refund dissatisfied customers on a weekly basis. $13.5 million – According to Wikileaks, the EFCC seized this amount of money from... Read More

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arik air, EFCC, Hadiza Bala Usman, Ike Ekweremadu, minimum wage, MTN, Patience Jonathan, Staff, workers

May 6, 2017

Magu slams judiciary over release of convicted ex-gov Ngilari

by Azeez Adeniyi The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Friday berated prison officials over the controversial release of convicted ex-Governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari. Magu expressed his view when officials of the World Bank paid the EFCC a courtesy visit in Abuja. The Adamawa State High... Read More

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Bala Ngilari, convicted, EFCC, ibrahim magu, release

May 5, 2017

$50m: Wife of suspended NIA DG bought Ikoyi flat with $1.6m cash – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday alleged that the owner of the Osborne flat where the sums of $43,449,947, £27,800 and N23, 218,000 were recently recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission belongs to Folashade Oke. Mrs. Oke is the wife of the suspended Director General of the National... Read More

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$50m, Ayo Oke, EFCC, Ikoyi flat, NIA DG, suspended

May 4, 2017

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

by Dolapo Adelana 1. FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu The minister of state for petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu says the Federal Government will withdraw licenses of private oil refineries that are yet to be utilised. 2. Meet Sheila Miyoshi Jager, the woman who rejected Barack Obama’s marriage proposal TWICE Sheila Miyoshi Jager, currently... Read More

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barack obama, EFCC, FIRS, Ibe Kachikwu, Ike Ekweremdau, michelle obama, Oil licenses, Oil refineries, Patience Jonathan, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sheila Miyoshi Jager, The YNaija Tracklist

May 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: FIRS officials attacked by militants at Patience Jonathan’s hotel | FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu – YNaija ‘Police raids Kwankwaso’s Kano residence’ – YNaija Meet Sheila Miyoshi Jager, the woman who rejected Barack Obama’s marriage proposal TWICE – YNaija You have nothing to fear if you were not involved... Read More

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barack obama, EFCC, FIRS, Ibe Kachikwu, Ike Ekweremdau, michelle obama, Oil licenses, Oil refineries, Patience Jonathan, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sheila Miyoshi Jager, The YNaija Tracklist

May 4, 2017

You have nothing to fear if you were not involved in looting spree, EFCC replies Ekweremadu

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to relax his mind if he was not involved in the “looting spree that seems to be the pastime of many Nigerians in the corridors of power”. The spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, said Wednesday while reacting... Read More

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corruption, EFCC, Ike Ekweremadu, Looting spree, senate

May 3, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. HOW EFCC SEIZED $13.5M FROM PATIENCE JONATHAN IN 2006 – WIKILEAKS In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized the sum of $13.5million from a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, according to WikiLeaks. Details of the seizure was revealed in Chapter 5... Read More

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Abubakar Shekau, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, boko haram, EFCC, FEC meeting, lai mohammed, President Muhammadu Buhari, TB Joshua, The Late 5, Yemi Osinbajo

May 3, 2017

EFCC plans to incriminate me with planted cash and arms | Ekweremadu cries out

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to invade his country home in Enugu and other apartments. In a letter he read at the plenary on Wednesday, Ekweremadu said the agency was trying to force him out of office by giving the impression that... Read More

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EFCC, Ike Ekweremadu, incriminate, senate, Whistleblower

May 3, 2017

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. How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized the sum of $13.5million from a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, according to WikiLeaks. 2. Many Boko Haram leaders killed... Read More

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EFCC, Hillary Clinton, Lai Mohamed, oba of lagos, Ooni of Ife, Patience Jonathan, TB Joshua, The Big 5

May 3, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 | Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks – YNaija Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike – Nigeria Air Force – YNaija I was on the way to winning until FBI’s Comey and Russia interfered – Hillary Clinton – YNaija We are paying dissatisfied Arik Air customers... Read More

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Air Force, arik air, boko haram, donald trump, EFCC, Hillary Clinton, Melania Trump, Patience Jonathan, The YNaija Tracklist

May 3, 2017

How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks

by Dolapo Adelana In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized the sum of $13.5million from a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, according to WikiLeaks. Details of the seizure was revealed in Chapter 5 of Segun Adeniyi’s Against the Run of Play. According to the chapter titled, “The perception of corruption”, the seizure... Read More

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$13.5m, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan, seizure

May 2, 2017

Ayo Sogunro: Nigerian youth, it’s time we resist the system

by Ayo Sogunro Over the last few weeks, the political actors of Nigeria served us fresh drama. This time, the plot revolved around the ownership and purpose of some millions of dollars discovered in a flat in Lagos. Like any good thriller, it contained the elements of crime and corruption, heroes and villains, suspense, political... Read More

APC, Ayo Sogunro, EFCC, opinion, PDP, Politics

May 2, 2017

EFCC not involved in probe of Emir Sanusi – Kano commission

by Azeez Adeniyi The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has said the EFCC is not involved in the ongoing investigation of alleged misappropriation of N6 billion by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Chairman of the commission, Muhiyi Magaji on Tuesday said reports that the EFCC was involved in the investigation was... Read More

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EFCC, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, ibrahim magu, Kano Emirate, PROBE

April 30, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Buhari and the enemy within

by Simon Kolawole President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is seriously challenged. That is the truth and nothing but the truth. We can choose to play the Ostrich and sink our heads deep in the sand but then our nakedness is obvious from the back. The impression I am getting is that the factionalisation, or is it... Read More

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Buhari, EFCC, Kyari and Buratai, Magu, Monguno, Nigerian politics, Simon Kolwole

April 29, 2017

100 days of Trump, Emir Sanusi’s N37m phone calls | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N17 billion – The total amount the EFCC claims to have recovered through the Federal Government Whistleblower policy that was introduced last year. N37 million – Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi was accused by the Kano Emirate Council of spending this amount on phone calls in three years. $6.9 billion – President Buhari wrote... Read More

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100 days, Deportees, EFCC, emir sanusi, libya, loans, Magu, national assembly, trump, whistleblowe

April 29, 2017

Reno Omokri: Ghost President, Ghost achievements, Ghost monies in apartment owned by Ghosts

by Reno Omokri For the better part of this week, Nigeria has been having much of a to do about the royal snub from the Oba of Lagos to the Ooni of Ife. Such outrage, such consternation against Oba Rilwan Akiolu. The venom vented on him on social media and in real life were as... Read More

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Ayo Oke, Buhari, EFCC, lai mohammed, Mrs Titilayo Mohmoh, NIA, opinion, Politics, Presidential hypocrisy, Reno Omokri, suicide, tiwa savage

April 29, 2017

Obasanjo begged me to treat Fayose softly – Ribadu

by Dolapo Adelana The incumbent chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has revealed that contrary to claims by Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti, former president, Olusegun Obasanjo begged him to go softly on the governor in the period when the commission laid siege on him, according to The Vanguard. Ribadu made... Read More

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80th birthday celebration, Ayodele Fayose, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, olusegun obasanjo

April 28, 2017

How Customs paid Justice Ajumogobia’s company N12m – Witness

by Dolapo Adelana Mr. Omale Ujah, a witness at the trial of a Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia on Friday narrated how he was instructed sometime in 2014 to pay N12m into the account of a company, Nigel and Colive limited, belonging to the judge. Ujah, an Assistant Controller of Customs and the fifth prosecution witness... Read More

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EFCC, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Musa Tahir, Nigeria Customs Service, Omale Ujah, Rotimi Oyedepo, trial

April 28, 2017

Opinion: About that NIA’s black budget and the mysterious whistleblower

by Yushau A. Shuaib Preparatory to the daring and merciless military operations against Boko Haram members, top officers of security and intelligence agencies were in Lagos and Abuja, towards the end of 2014 to interact with critical stakeholders that matter in shaping public perception and opinions. The then President of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE),... Read More

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Ayo Oke, EFCC, NIA, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Whistle blowers

‘Governor caught with $3m Paris Club fund offers to refund $2.5m’

‘EFCC traces $3m Paris Club fund to governor’

Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS

4 persons jailed for attempting to defraud governor

Court stops ex-NNPC DG Yakubu’s bid to retrieve $9.8m

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

The YNaija Tracklist: 15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder | N’Assembly increases 2017 budget by N143bn | More stories

Opinion: Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta is a sore on the thumb of the Nigerian Judiciary

$50m: Wike’s failure to prove his claims has exonerated me – Amaechi

$50m: ‘FG may seize Osborne apartment’

Prosecute anti-graft war detractors, Soyinka urges EFCC

280 MTN staff sacked; N50,000 minimum wage | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Magu slams judiciary over release of convicted ex-gov Ngilari

$50m: Wife of suspended NIA DG bought Ikoyi flat with $1.6m cash – EFCC

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

The YNaija Tracklist: FIRS officials attacked by militants at Patience Jonathan’s hotel | FG will revoke licenses of some oil refineries – Kachikwu | More stories

You have nothing to fear if you were not involved in looting spree, EFCC replies Ekweremadu

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

EFCC plans to incriminate me with planted cash and arms | Ekweremadu cries out

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

The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 | Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike | More stories

How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks

Ayo Sogunro: Nigerian youth, it’s time we resist the system

EFCC not involved in probe of Emir Sanusi – Kano commission

Simon Kolawole: Buhari and the enemy within

100 days of Trump, Emir Sanusi’s N37m phone calls | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Reno Omokri: Ghost President, Ghost achievements, Ghost monies in apartment owned by Ghosts

Obasanjo begged me to treat Fayose softly – Ribadu

How Customs paid Justice Ajumogobia’s company N12m – Witness

Opinion: About that NIA’s black budget and the mysterious whistleblower

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