EFCC arrests Ogun Speaker at Lagos airport

EFCC charges Cubana manager with $164,000 fraud; ASUU Heading To Indefinite Strike, Demands Fresh Negotiation Committee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC charges Cubana manager with $164,000 fraud Falconets ‘stranded’ after World Cup elimination; NFF shifts blame FG unveils energy transition strategy FAAC shares N954bn to FG, states, LGs ASUU Heading To Indefinite Strike, Demands Fresh Negotiation Committee Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn‘t... Read More

ASUU, Cubana Manager, EFCC, Energy Transition strategy, FAAC, Falconets, FG, Fraud, indefinite strike, LG, nff, U20 Women's World Cup

August 6, 2022

Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off match; Wizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world’s biggest gaming event in Saudi Arabia | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off match Wizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world’s biggest gaming event in Saudi Arabia EFCC vows to crack down on “Forex hoarders” due to the Naira fall Election timing will be impacted if voter registration is extended, says INEC Sanwo-Olu allays... Read More

2023 elections, arsenal, Continuous Voter Registration, Crystal Palace, EFCC, Forex hoarders, Gaming event, INEC, lagos state, naira, premier league, Sanwo-Olu, saudi arabia, terrorist attack., wizkid

August 4, 2022

FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger Republic; EFCC declares Mompha wanted | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger Republic Why I oppose new 5% tax on phone calls, data – Pantami Gunmen abduct another ex-legislator in Anambra EFCC declares Mompha wanted Avoid distressed buildings, Lagos Government warns residents Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn‘t... Read More

EFCC, FG, gunmen, Lagos government, Mompha, Niger Republic, Pantami

June 28, 2022

EFCC says landlords can no longer be ‘partners’ with internet fraudsters

“Give your house to Yahoo boys, spend 15 years in jail” – is the theme of a forum “#EFCCConnect,” which has been slated for 6 pm on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. …at least, when all of them are on the streets, maybe they will reconsider their business model. The Economic and Financial... Read More

EFCC, internet fraud, yahoo yahoo

June 15, 2022

30 fraudsters picked up by the EFCC and you wonder how many more

In a statement, Wednesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Command, says it has arrested 30 internet fraud suspects in Abuja. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Lugbe and Kubwa, “following credible intelligence on their alleged internet fraud activities.” The statement listed the suspects to include: Obazee Destiny, Oloton... Read More

EFCC, internet fraud in Nigeria

June 3, 2022

Abuja considers total ban of okada; Super Eagles lose to Ecuador in Peseiro’s second game | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Court grants Abba Kyari’s request to file more evidence counter FG’s extradition suit Super Eagles lose to Ecuador in Peseiro’s second game IGP decorates Magu, Onadeko, 32 Senior Police Officers FCT says okada riders must get licence to operate Suspended accountant-general, Ahmed Idris released from EFCC custody Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More

Abba Kyari, Ahmed Idris, EFCC, ibrahim magu, Jose Peseiro, nigerian police, okada, super eagles

Okorocha’s camp links EFCC arrest to APC presidential primary

May 25, 2022

‘Okorocha’s arrest is a ploy to stop his presidential ambition’; Parish priest, 3 others kidnapped in Katsina | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lawyer sues FG, 12 northern states for sharing in VAT realised from sale of alcohol Okorocha’s camp links EFCC arrest to APC presidential primary Terrorists give FG 7-day ultimatum over Abuja-Kaduna train victims Court asks MC Oluomo, NURTW, others not to collect levies from non-members Parish priest, 3 others kidnapped in Kafur, Katsina Across Nigeria’s... Read More

Abuja-Kaduna train attack, EFCC, katsina, MC Oluomo, Rochas Okorocha, terrorists, Value Added Tax

Bishop Kukah has warned Nigerians against putting all faith in President Buhari | YNaija.com

April 18, 2022

Corruption is the only thing thriving under Buhari – Bishop Kukah; anti-graft officials accuse Buhari of obstructing corruption fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*'EFCC, ICPC officials accuse Buhari of sabotaging fight against corruption' | *Joint task force reportedly kills 10 Boko Haram commanders in Lake Chad region | *Buhari has allowed corruption to thrive - Bishop Kukah | *Labour minister, Ngige, declares for presidency | *West African scientists to boost COVID-19 vaccine production Read More

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July 6, 2021

JAMBITE: Prof ‘Dibu Ojerinde and the alleged N900m fraud | The #YNaijaCover

Do you remember sometime in February 2018, when Philomina Chishe, an official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) shockingly claimed that a snake swallowed N36million belonging to the board? According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the said N36million mysteriously ‘swallowed’ by the reptile was the shortfall of unremitted e-JAMB cards... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

Adedibu Ojerinde, Dibu Ojerinde, EFCC, icpc, JAMB, neco, Philomina Chishe, Registrar

June 18, 2021

Bandits abduct scores of students in Kebbi, Buhari pays tribute to Kenneth Kaunda | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the Nigerian nation today, these are the top news stories that should not escape your attention. Bawa: EFCC has recovered over $100m for NPA Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed that the agency has recovered over $100 million for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Bawa said the recovered money was... Read More

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April 23, 2021

Cattle traders chase Enugu Police with AK-47; Instagram Comedian Pankeeroy, in trouble with the law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

All across Nigeria, here are five stories that has grabbed everyone’s attention this Friday: Cattle traders chase policemen in Enugu state with Ak-47s New Artisan Market in Enugu was a hotbed of tensions late Thursday following a clash between cattle traders in the market and men of the State Police Command. As reported by Punch,... Read More

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December 10, 2020

Maina follows in footsteps of NDDC’s Pondei, slumps in court

We are all, definitely, in pain – borrow your voice from Ayo Fayose. As the popular saying goes; “crime does not pay,” and law-abiding citizens of the world have held on to this notion, reassuring themselves that as long as they stay on the good side of the law, they are sure to be safe... Read More

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December 1, 2020

Niger Republic: It’s about time Maina’s abettors were brought to book too

The news of Abdulrasheed Maina’s arrest is making the rounds and causing much buzz among Nigerians. The former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), who is allegedly facing a 12-count money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was reportedly arrested in the Niger Republic on Monday. The arrest was said... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, EFCC, maina, pension scam

November 10, 2020

Make no mistakes about it; the EFCC needs urgent ‘sanctification’ too

When we examine the approach to governance in Nigeria, we would realise that a lot of things have gone wrong in the system and are in urgent need of repairs. For those who knew little or nothing about police brutality in Nigeria, the #EndSARS protest was more of an eye-opener to the rot in the police... Read More

Lagos shuts schools due to #EndSARS protests, EFCC admits website was attacked | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos shuts schools due to #EndSARS protests The Lagos state government has ordered all pupils and students in public and private schools to stay home. In a statement on Monday, Spokesperson of the State Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi, said Folashade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education, issued the directive following the unrest generated by the #EndSARS... Read More

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August 18, 2020

Can the EFCC properly investigate Mompha this time?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested internet personality, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha. The socialite who had earlier faced money laundering charges before the Federal High Court was re-arrested last Friday when he went to the EFCC office in Ikoyi, Lagos to reclaim his five wristwatches, one Apple Air pod, an iPhone... Read More

EFCC, Mompha, Oyelowo

August 13, 2020

UNILAG sacks Vice-Chancellor; embattled VC calls it untrue | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has announced the removal of Professor Toyin Ogundipe, as the Vice-Chancellor of the institution over accusations of financial impropriety and gross misconduct. Mr Ogundipe was removed at the council’s meeting, with at least 11 members in attendance, which held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the National... Read More

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August 10, 2020

Diezani Alison-Madueke calling out cyber fraudsters is the biggest irony you will see today

By Yetunde Oyelami Former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, claims that social values have disintegrated to the point that cyber fraudsters, better known as yahoo-yahoo boys, have become role models within Nigerian society. Diezani said this when giving a lecture at a virtual event on Friday that was also attended by former President Goodluck... Read More

Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, Ijaw National Development Group, money laundering

August 10, 2020

#EndSARS, Code of Conduct bureau, corruption, EFCC, he Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ibrahim magu, SERAP, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI)

Will justice prevail over the Ibrahim Magu probe when the results are out?

With the ongoing probe on Ibrahim Magu, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerians shared their satisfaction on how Magu is being investigated for the things he has explicitly fought against, which is fraud. Magu is being investigated for financial mismanagement in the EFCC, and the investigation sparked conversation on... Read More

Understanding Nigeria’s complex history with endemic corruption

The complete history of Nigeria is inextricably linked to the nation’s ever-evolving dynamic with corruption. From the euphoric highs of our immediate post-independence arrangement to the present fractured realities of our 21st century existence, the widened scope of corruption, in part, tells the story of our nation’s inability to fulfil its promise despite abundant natural... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Magu: Here’s how the suspension of the EFCC boss is being received on social media

Barely twenty four hours ago, Nigerians were treated to the ironic news about the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC); Ibrahim Magu‘s reported arrest by the Department of State Security (DSS) over allegations of fraud and other forms of corruption. Citizens on social media had a field day discussing the irony. To... Read More

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July 7, 2020

“Is Adeherself actually ‘herself?'” | Confusion trails arraignment of Social media Influencer

Social media influencer, Adeherself, was rumoured to have been sporting a fake identity but it looks as though all is not what it seemed. In lieu of the latest information released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the case of the ‘influencer,’ Nigerians are left even more puzzled as the latest details... Read More

Adeherself, Adewale Adedamola, EFCC, ibrahim magu, Lamina Hamzat Ajibola

June 30, 2020

Nigerians react to investigation by ‘Twitter FBI’ on accusations of sexual abuse

The notorious Twitter FBI has shown up, inspection tools in hand, on the latest trending case and Nigerians are amazed by their findings. Popular Twitter influencer, Dr. Funmilayo was accused of being a rapist and an abuser in a series of tweets by a lady named Bola Aseyan on Twitter, late Monday. In a series of... Read More

Bola, Dr. Funmilayo, EFCC, Interpol, Twitter FBI

June 22, 2020

Is the feud between Malami and Magu, mutiny in the Buhari government?

Earlier this week, the first lady Aisha Buhari went on Twitter to announce to the country that her aides had been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police, at the behest of a presidential aide who had come from another state and refused to self quarantine. She also alleged that armed men... Read More

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Buhari, EFCC, Magu, Malami, nigeria, Presidency

June 19, 2020

Magu reportedly marked down for ‘Mago Mago’ | The #YNaijaCover

Social media timelines in Nigeria were this Friday flooded with news about what may be an imminent sack of the Anti-Corruption Czar for the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the works. According to THISDAY, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has sent a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari recommending... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

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June 19, 2020

What Nigerians are saying about Invictus Obi’s guilty plea to $11 million fraud

A loud tune of consequence is being played loudly for the Nigerian youth to hear. In recent weeks, several news stories of security organisations apprehending flamboyant Nigerian youths on the counts of alleged fraud have been on our timelines. Ray Hushpuppi, a Dubai-based Nigerian socialite was apprehended by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), Adeherself,... Read More

Adeherself, EFCC, Forbes Africa, Interpol, Invictus Group, Invictus Obi, Kylie Jenner, Obinwanne, Obinwanne Okeke, Ray Hushpuppi

June 19, 2020

Here’s why EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu is trending on Twitter

Nigeria Twitter has a track record of bringing to awareness on many issues of concern, initiating conversations on them and ensuring they are thoroughly discussed. On Twitter this morning, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu is trending, and while a few ideas may come to mind as to... Read More

Abubakar Malami, EFCC, Hushpuppi, ibrahim magu

June 18, 2020

Cubana Chief Priest is latest Instagram celebrity to be arrested on allegations of fraud

With recent developments, it would seem like there is a stigma surrounding wealthy young men in Nigeria. This stigma is enabled by a ‘culture of fraud’ in the country and any affluent person who is below 40 becomes an immediate suspect; if not in the eyes of the law but at least in the minds... Read More

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June 17, 2020

#Adeherself: Social media influencer and her ‘geng’ nabbed for alleged fraud

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Conversations around internet fraud (Yahoo Yahoo) have been in the air in recent times especially as Nigerians were shocked to hear about the arrest of Dubai-based Nigerian, Ray Hushpuppi, who claims to be a real estate developer, by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) on allegations of fraud. Barely one week after, Nigerians... Read More