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October 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Reuben Abati in EFCC custody | Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide | Nigeria loses N127b yearly to cybercrime

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu – YNaija Senate to probe alleged diversion of polio funds –YNaija Fani-Kayode slumps in EFCC detention – Aide – YNaija Reuben Abati in EFCC custody – YNaija Scavengers set 17 vehicles ablaze in Anambra – Vanguard Anxiety... Read More
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October 25, 2016

We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Monday said the commission engages in thorough investigations before arresting corrupt persons. Magu spoke at the National Open Government Partnership retreat taking place in Kaduna. The EFCC boss dismissed reports that the commission has been selective in its fight against corruption. He said, “I’m... Read More
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October 24, 2016

EFCC arrests ex-FCT minister Bala Mohammed

In continuation of its crackdown against persons who served under the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed. According to Premium Times Mohammed is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency in Abuja. Details and... Read More
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October 24, 2016

Family members, associates seek Obanikoro’s release from EFCC custody

The family and associates of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro have started raising N100m to facilitate his release from detention, Punch reports. A source told the news platform that the family was concerned about his health and are doing everything to ensure he doesn’t stay in EFCC custody beyond Tuesday. He also... Read More
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October 23, 2016

EFCC invade Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s home

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) on Saturday night invaded the home of a Federal judge Justice Rita Ofili- Ajumogobia, The Vanguard reports. According to a top operative of the Commission said bank details of the judge and that of her children were taken away. One source said, “A search was conducted on the residence... Read More
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October 23, 2016

‘Patience Jonathan became Perm Sec without writing promotion examination’ – Civil Servant

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a petition written against the appointment of former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan as a Permanent Secretary by the Government of Bayelsa. The petition was found as investigation continued on how the ex-First lady allegedly acquired nine houses, two hotels and one plaza during the tenure of... Read More
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October 22, 2016

Obanikoro to remain in EFCC custody pending completion of probe

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro will remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) throughtout the weekend, Punch reports. According to the news platform, a source from the commission confirmed that Obanikoro will remain in custody until Monday when investigations will continue. The source said, “The man is... Read More
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October 21, 2016

‘Obanikoro gave Fayose $5.377m in my presence’ – Aluko

A former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti, Tope Aluko says he was present when former Minister of state for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro handed Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose the sum of $5.377million cash. According to The Nation, Aluko made the disclosure while being interrogated by detectives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).... Read More
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October 20, 2016

I used 15 years to save frozen $15m – Patience Jonathan

Former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan says the $15m frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were legitimate earnings over the last 15 years. Mrs. Jonathan made the explanation on Thursday in a letter suing advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). “There has been a running battle between the Economic and Financial... Read More
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October 20, 2016

EFCC plans to rearrest me, Fani-Kayode cries out

Former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says he has uncovered a plot by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him on trumped-up charges. Writing on his Facebook page on Thursday Fani-Kayode said the anti-graft agency is acting on the orders of the Presidency. The statement read, “I have been reliably informed... Read More
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October 20, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Rotimi Fashakin is still that same old brainless ignoramus

by Jude Ndukwe The recent vituperations of Rotimi Fashakin against Chief Femi Fani-Kayode which in his (Fashakin) usual manner is nothing but a product of masturbatory ejaculation emanating from his frustration of an unfulfilled desire and life-long fantasy of being in Buhari’s government but was understably ignored by the president. With such scurrilous write ups... Read More
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October 20, 2016

‘N785m was spent on anti-B’Haram campaign in Lagos’ – Obanikoro

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro says N785m was spent to quell any form of Boko Haram agenda in Lagos, The Punch reports. According to the newspaper, a source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) quoted Obanikoro as saying, “…N785m was spent on procurement of souvenirs for the campaign against Boko Haram in... Read More
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October 19, 2016

Magu wants FG to allow EFCC keep a percentage of recovered loots

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said there should be a review of the laws that allows the agency keep a percentage of recovered loots. Magu was represented by the David Tukura, deputy director of planning, policy and statistics of the commission at the national anti-corruption conference organised by the... Read More
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October 19, 2016

Diezanigate: EFCC probes ex-gov Chime, arrests 2 Enugu commissioners

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two serving Enugu commissioners- Charles Egumgbe and Rita Mba for their roles in $115m (N23bn) allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. This was confirmed by the EFCC zonal head, South-East zone, Johnson Babalola during a press briefing in Enugu. Charles Egumgbe who is the Commissioner... Read More
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October 19, 2016

Alleged confession: Obanikoro has been compromised – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said former minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has been compromised, after his alleged confession to the Economic and Fianacial Crimes Commission (EFCC). There had been reports that Obanikoro told the anti-graft agency that he gave Fayose N2.23bn cash to campaign for the Ekiti governorship election. In a... Read More
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October 18, 2016

Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia fails to honour EFCC’s invitation

A Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia on Tuesday ignored the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC had invited some judges over the government’s investigation of some members of the judiciary. One of the judges, Justice Musa Kurya however honoured the invitation and was at the agency’s Lagos office on... Read More
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October 18, 2016

EFCC, DSS cannot disobey court orders – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday said Department of State Services (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other government agencies must obey the court. Saraki was speaking about the refusal of the DSS to release former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu despite court rulings. Saraki spoke at the national... Read More
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October 18, 2016

N100bn recovered from corrupt individuals in the Northwest in 10 months – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it has recovered over N54 billion from fraudsters and politicians in the North Western region in the last 10 months. The agency also said another N54 billion was recovered from petroleum marketers as well as over $622,000 and other property including eight houses, nine plots of land,... Read More
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October 18, 2016

Arrest of Fani-Kayode’s wife: Buhari must stop this tyranny – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the arrest of the wife of a former minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday is a clear act of tyranny by the Buhari administration. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye,... Read More
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October 18, 2016

EFCC’s statement is a lie from the pit of hell – Fani-Kayode’s wife

Femi Fani Kayode’s wife, Precious Chikwendu, has said that the statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the freezing of her Access Bank account is a blatant lie. She said that the account had been dormant since 2012, and was only re-activated in 2016. According to her, the sum of N295,000... Read More
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October 18, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has given reasons why it arrested the wife of a former Minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. In a statement issued on Monday by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,... Read More
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October 18, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari, Hon Jibrin and the anti-corruption sham

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin still gets media coverage. With every – no longer shocking – revelation, Nigeria’s foremost whistleblower still gets the attention of the press. But that’s where it ends, sadly. The APC, his political party, after issuing a warning to him to desist from making the budget padding allegations public has stopped responding to... Read More
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October 18, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC | NUC stops diplomas in universities | How JTF killed 3SC player – Father

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How Fayose secured release of Fani-Kayode’s wife from EFCC – YNaija Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC – YNaija NUC stops diplomas in universities – YNaija How JTF killed 3SC player – Father – YNaija Pwer generation dips to 4157.8mW – Vanguard Nigeria seeks $15bn upfront oil... Read More
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