Paris Club refund: We didn’t do anything illegal – NGF

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Monday insisted that it has done nothing illegal in the disbursement of the Paris Club loan refund to states. The reaction came after reports emanated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had indicted Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his aides, and Robert Mbonu, a consultant to the NGF of... Read More

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March 27, 2017

Magu to sue The Sun Newspaper, denies owning houses in Maitama

by Dolapo Adelana The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has denied owning any house or houses in the Maitama area of Abuja. Reacting to a report captioned, Magu Under Fresh Probe over 2 Abuja Mansions, which appeared in The Sun Newspaper of March 25, the EFCC boss dismissed... Read More

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March 27, 2017

Magu is a man of integrity – Ozekhome

by Dolapo Adelana A senior advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, (SAN), has said acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is a man of integrity. Ozekhome, who said this in Abuja on Monday while speaking at the national anti-corruption summit, stated that he has known the anti-graft agency’s boss since 1997.... Read More

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March 27, 2017

Opinion: Mr President, forget about Ibrahim Magu. Pick Yoruba or Igbo for the job!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi For the second time, the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu, the acting EFCC Chairman was dealt a lethal blow by the Bukola Abiku Mesujamba Saraki led senate. That was expected given the number of senators on the senate screening committee who are either on trial or being investigated by the EFCC. The Senate... Read More

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March 27, 2017

Paris Club refund: Magu cooking up allegations against me – Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President Bukola Saraki has described as “mere mudslinging campaign”, an allegation that he diverted N19bn Paris Club refund. The EFCC in a report to President Muhammadu Buhari had alleged that Saraki and his aides were involved in the diversion N19bn Paris Club refund. In a statement by his Special Adviser on media, Yusuph Olaniyonu,... Read More

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March 27, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has submitted a report indicting Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some aides of diversion of N19bn from the N522bn Paris Club refund to President Muhammadu Buhari. 2. Abuja airport:... Read More

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March 27, 2017

‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has submitted a report indicting Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some aides of diversion of N19bn from the N522bn Paris Club refund to President Muhammadu Buhari, Punch reports. One of those indicted included Robert Mbonu of Melrose General Services Limited. Mbonu was the Managing Director... Read More

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March 26, 2017

Only Buhari can decide Magu’s fate – Malami

by Dolapo Adelana The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said only President Muhammadu Buhari has the constitutional right to determine the fate of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu. Malami said this on Friday while speaking during a Channels TV... Read More

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March 25, 2017

Opinion: DSS, EFCC and Buhari’s anti-corruption war

by Jide Ojo The Muhammadu Buhari administration was voted into office on March 28, 2015 because it promised ‘Change from the Norm’. The president promised among other things to fight corruption to a standstill, wage war against insecurity, revive the economy and make life better for the populace. In truth, the anti-corruption war is on... Read More

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March 25, 2017

Presidency will inform Nigerians when Buhari speaks on Magu – Adesina

The Presidency on Saturday said it would inform Nigerians immediately President Muhammadu Buhari formerly speaks about the matter. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made the Presidency’s new position known in a phone chat with Vanguard. He said the executive has received a formal communication from the Senate. He... Read More

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March 24, 2017

PROFILE: Who is afraid of Ibrahim Magu?

by Wilfred Okiche “In the light of the foregoing, Magu has failed the integrity test and will eventually constitute a liability to the anti-corruption stand of the current government.” Thus ended the official security report from the Department of State Services on the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Mustafa... Read More

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March 23, 2017

We did not endorse Magu – Transparency International UK

by Dolapo Adelana Transparency International UK has dismissed reports that it had endorsed the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement issued by the Anti-corruption body, EFCC had said that the International Anti-corruption monitor had endorsed Mr Magu as an Anti-Corruption icon. The statement from the anti-graft agency came on... Read More

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March 23, 2017

How Badeh used N800m NAF fund for shopping mall – Witness

by Dolapo Adelana A prosecution witness, Nuhu Dalhatu, on March 23, 2017 told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that about N800 million used for the construction of a shopping mall linked to Alex Badeh, a former Chief of Air Staff, was traced to the Nigeria Air Force, NAF’s account. Badeh is standing trial along Iyalikam... Read More

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March 22, 2017

Charly Boy: NASS, can we get to the root of the matter?

by Charly Boy Yesterday as I was lazing around trying to plan my coming week, my comrade friend Uche dropped by to visit. And the first thing he greeted me with was, “Fada I don tire, which kain country be this? See how my people mumu reach?” I reminded Uche the essence of OurMumuDonDo campaign- that... Read More

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Charly Boy, corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu, NASS, opinion, Pension benefits, stella oduah

March 20, 2017

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

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali to wear Customs uniform – Retired General Retired Major-General and former governor of defunct Western State, David Jemibewon says wearing a Customs uniform will belittle Hameed Ali’s military achievements. 2. Senator Melaye... Read More

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March 20, 2017

“I will not be surprised if Sahara Reporters say I’m not a Nigerian” – Dino Melaye

by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district Dino Melaye has said he would not express any shock if online news medium Sahara Reporters one day disclosed he is not a Nigerian. Melaye, stated this on Monday via his Twitter account. The news medium had early Monday alleged that Melaye did not graduate... Read More

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March 20, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a hospital with equipments worth $2.15m to the Nigerian Air Force. 2. House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service The House of Representatives has... Read More

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March 20, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force | PDP: Sheriff moves to stop Makarfi’s appeal at S’Court | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’ – YNaija House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service – YNaija Senate lacks the powers to summon Customs boss on policy matters – Falana – YNaija You don’t expect a retired army officer like Ali... Read More

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March 20, 2017

‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over an hospital with equipments worth over $2.15m which was seized from a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), to the Nigerian Air Force, Punch reports. It was learnt that the hospital located on Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos,... Read More

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March 19, 2017

I’m unaware of any case with EFCC – Chime

by Dolapo Adelana A former governor of Enugu, Sullivan Chime has said he has no case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Chime, who spoke from Enugu said he was once invited by the agency in respect of funds related to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “In two months time, I would have... Read More

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March 19, 2017

Why the Senate rejected Magu – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the upper legislative chamber did not reject the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, because of a damning report issued by the Department of State Services which questioned Magu’s integrity. Saraki stated this over the weekend an interview with TVC... Read More

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March 18, 2017

EFCC cooking up allegations against me – Dino Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has alleged that the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission was cooking up allegations against him. Melaye made the claim on Twitter, stating that the anti-graft agency was conducting forensic tests on his bank accounts. He, however, pointed out that he was ready for the commission’s investigation. Melaye wrote, “I... Read More

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March 18, 2017

N49 million cash, 900 airline staff sacked | 5 numbers that mattered this week

N49million – The EFCC intercepted five sacks containing new naira notes of this amount at the Kaduna International airport. The sacks contained 20 bundles of N200 notes and 180 bundles of N50 notes all totaling N49 million. 900 – Aero Contractors lays off 900 members of its workforce for redundancy. The affected staff would be... Read More

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March 18, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Senate rejects Magu for the second time The Senate on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the second time. According to the upper chamber, his rejection was based on a letter... Read More

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March 17, 2017

EFCC secure forfeiture order for recovered N49m cash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured n interim forfeiture order for the sum of Forty Nine Million Naira (N49,000,000) be forfeited to the Federal Government. The court said the order will be pending the hearing and determination of Motion on Notice filed by the EFCC. The order was made after no one... Read More

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March 17, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BOKO HARAM LEADER, SHEKAU THREATENS WORLD LEADERS IN NEW VIDEO Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has appeared in a new video released on Friday. In the video, Shekau refuted recent attacks in Libya while threatening world leaders. The Boko Haram leader is seen displaying identity... Read More

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March 17, 2017

How Delta paid N24m into Ofili-Ajumogobia’s account – Witness

Clement Okaranwolu, a former customer relations officer with Access Bank Plc on Friday said the Delta State Government paid into the current bank account of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia twice in August 2011. Okaranwolu told the court that he was the judge’s account officer at the time. He said the state credited the judge’s account with... Read More

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March 17, 2017

EFCC chairman, Magu to speak at anti-corruption conference in London

by Azeez Adeniyi The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has been invited by two leading anti-corruption organisations to speak at a Transparency International Conference. Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Uwujaren said the Transparency International and... Read More

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March 17, 2017

3 hilarious responses from @officialefcc that tell us just how the EFCC took Magu’s rejection

Since the country won’t stop murmuring about Ibrahim Magu’s rejection by the Senate as the Chairman of the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission on Wednesday and to be fair, it’s hard to get over considering the effect that that rejection has on the President and his presidency, Senators under corruption trial, the Department of State... Read More

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Paris Club refund: We didn’t do anything illegal – NGF

Magu to sue The Sun Newspaper, denies owning houses in Maitama

Magu is a man of integrity – Ozekhome

Opinion: Mr President, forget about Ibrahim Magu. Pick Yoruba or Igbo for the job!

Paris Club refund: Magu cooking up allegations against me – Saraki

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

‘EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides of N19bn Paris Club scam’

Only Buhari can decide Magu’s fate – Malami

Opinion: DSS, EFCC and Buhari’s anti-corruption war

Presidency will inform Nigerians when Buhari speaks on Magu – Adesina

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of March

PROFILE: Who is afraid of Ibrahim Magu?

We did not endorse Magu – Transparency International UK

How Badeh used N800m NAF fund for shopping mall – Witness

Charly Boy: NASS, can we get to the root of the matter?

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

“I will not be surprised if Sahara Reporters say I’m not a Nigerian” – Dino Melaye

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

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force | PDP: Sheriff moves to stop Makarfi’s appeal at S’Court | More stories

‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’

I’m unaware of any case with EFCC – Chime

Why the Senate rejected Magu – Saraki

EFCC cooking up allegations against me – Dino Melaye

N49 million cash, 900 airline staff sacked | 5 numbers that mattered this week

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

EFCC secure forfeiture order for recovered N49m cash

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

How Delta paid N24m into Ofili-Ajumogobia’s account – Witness

EFCC chairman, Magu to speak at anti-corruption conference in London

3 hilarious responses from @officialefcc that tell us just how the EFCC took Magu’s rejection

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