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November 25, 2016

EFCC urges court to dismiss Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s bail application

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia seeking release from the agency’s custody. The anti-graft agency had arrested her while investigating about $793,800 allegedly discovered in her domiciliary account. Counsel to the EFCC, Abdullahi Idris, said the accused will... Read More
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November 25, 2016

EFCC arraign Ogunlewe, FUNAAB VC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned the Vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Oyewole and the institution’s bursar, Moses Ilesanmi. The men were arraigned alongside a former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, who is the institution’s Pro-Chancellor on 18 counts bordering on financial malpractices. The trio were... Read More
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November 22, 2016

Frozen $15m: Patience Jonathan loses application to stop further actions

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan seeking to stop Justice Babs Kuewumi from taken further action on the frozen $15m allegedly belonging to her. The presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris declined an application filed by counsel to the first lady, Ifedayo Adedipe... Read More
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November 22, 2016

Ex-FCT minister, Bala Mohammed sues EFCC over continued detention

Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his continuef detention. Mohammed filed the fundamental human right suit which has been fixed for hearing on November 24 before the Federal High Court Abuja. The former minister stated in the affidavit that he was invited... Read More
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November 21, 2016

I have no link with renewed insurgency in N’Delta – Tompolo

Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo has said he is not involved and has no link with militants who have resumed destruction of oil facilities in the Niger Delta. Tompolo said this in a statement by his media consultant, Paul Bebenimibo, on Sunday. He denied sending militants to destroy pipelines because he was declared wanted by... Read More
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November 20, 2016

EFCC after Fayose’s sister over N200m Abuja mansion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently on the lookout for Mrs. Moji Ladeji, the sister of Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, The Punch reports. The anti-graft agency wants Mrs. Ladeji who is based in the United Kingdom to explain her involvement in the purchase of a N200m house located at 44 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja,... Read More
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November 19, 2016

N4.7bn: EFCC urges court to issue arrest warrant against Ladoja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday prayed a FederalHigh Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Mohammed Idris to issue a warrant for the arrest of former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja over alleged N4.7bn money laundering. The EFCC also applied for an arrest warrant for Ladoja’s media aide, Chief... Read More
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November 18, 2016

Re: ‘EFCC arraign Evbodaghe for N229M fraud’ | Destruction of citizens’ reputation through use of new media

by Efosa Ehigie The Internet, recently, was abuzz and/or trending with the story: “EFCC Arraign Evbodaghe For N229M Fraud” with colourful pictures strategically taken of Chief Sunday Evbodaghe in the company of a stern looking EFCC official, in order to add some iota of credibility to the storied headline that was widely reported by so... Read More
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November 18, 2016

EFCC refuses to respond to Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday failed to appear in court for the hearing of an application filed by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, challenging the seizure of his properties by the agency. The application was to be heard by the Federal High Court in Abuja and presided over by Justice Nnamdi... Read More
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November 17, 2016

How Obanikoro delivered N1.2bn cash to Fayose – Witness

The trial of Abiodun Agbele, an aide to governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti continued on Thursday with the EFCC first prosecution witness, PW1, Alade Oluseye Sunday, telling Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja that, it took about forty-five minutes to offload from the aircraft, the N1.2bn cash sent by... Read More
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November 16, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Head bloodied but not bowed (Pt. 1)

by Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to begin this contribution with an apology for my disappearance from the literary and political scene for the last one month but this was due to circumstances beyond my control. On October 21st, five days after my 56th birthday, I was arrested by the EFCC without an arrest warrant at... Read More
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November 16, 2016

How my Boko Haram friends protected me in prison – Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described his experience during his detention at the Kuje prison. Fani-Kayode who recently regained his freedom recounted how he became friends with detained Boko Haram members in the prison, and how they became his bodyguards during his stay. Sharing his experience on his Facebook Page on... Read More
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November 16, 2016

Couple arraigned in court over $120m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned, a couple, Austin Chidiebere Ezeama and Juliet Ezeama before Justice O. H. Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court Ikeja on a 7-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence. One of the count read, “Augustine Chidiebere Ezeama, Juliet Ezeama and Mabrubeni... Read More
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November 15, 2016

N190m Fraud: EFCC closes case on Ex-HoS, Oronsaye

Hearing on a case of abuse of office and fraud brought against Stephen Oronsaye, a former Head of Service, HoS, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, continued on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with the prosecution presenting its sixth witness, PW6, Hammaadama Bello, for cross-examination. Oronsaye, who was also the chairman of Presidential Committee... Read More
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November 14, 2016

N136m fraud: Ex-Airforce officer granted bail on stringent conditions

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Monday, November 14, 2016 granted bail to Air Vice Marshall Tony Omenyi (rtd), who is being prosecuted on a 3-count charge of abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of N136m by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,( EFCC). Omenyi... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Continued detention stalls Fani-Kayode’s trial

The trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode for money laundering before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos was stalled on Monday following his continued Defence in June prison. Fani-Kayode, who was the former director of media and publicity of the campaign committee of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, is charged alongside a... Read More
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November 11, 2016

EFCC arraigns 3 unionists over N6m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arranged three unionists; Nasiru Illelah, Muhammad Gana and Adamu Yunus for allegedly issuing dud cheques. The three men were the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer respectively of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Services Technical and Recreation Services Employees, Hospital Management Board. They were alleged to have... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Just In: Fani-Kayode granted N50m bail

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted spokesperson for the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode bail in the sum of N50m, The Cable reports. Fani-Kayode was arraigned before Justice James Tsoho on Thursday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a five-count charge of money laundering to the tune of... Read More
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November 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Senate withdraws grazing bill | Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja – YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC to arraign Fani-Kayode on Thursday – YNaija AFCON winner to receive $4m – CAF – YNaija Senate withdraws grazing bill – YNaija Teacher arrested for having anal sex with 10-year-old boy – YNaija FG plans tariff review to... Read More
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