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October 18, 2016

How Fayose secured release of Fani-Kayode’s wife from EFCC

On Monday Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose stopped officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from taking the wife and son of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode into custody. According to reports, Mrs Precious Fani-Kayode who was a guest of the governor had paid a visit to an Access Bank... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Buhari should face me like a man instead of detaining my wife, son – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on Monday alleged that his wife, Mrs. Precious Fani-Kayode and 8-month old son was detained by operatives of the EFCC in Ekiti State. In a statement, Fani-Kayode said his wife had gone to visit the governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and had gone to a commercial bank to... Read More

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October 17, 2016

BREAKING: EFCC detains Fani-Kayode’s wife, son

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained Mrs Precious Fani-Kayode, wife of former minister of aviation, Demi Fani-Kayode and his 8-month old son. Details later…

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October 17, 2016

EFCC re-arraigns Nyako, son over alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, and his son for money laundering. Nyako and his son were arraigned before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The EFCC had arraigned Nyako and his son before the late Justice Evoh Chukwu, who granted them bail in the... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Two Federal High Court judges honour EFCC’s invitation over alleged bribery

Two Federal High Court Judges, Mohammed Nasir Yunusa and Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa accused of bribery and money laundering on Monday honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, both judges reported to the Lagos Office of the anti-graft agency. The statement said allegations of misconducts... Read More

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October 17, 2016

EFCC seals another estate belonging to ex-gov. Shema in Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed another estate allegedly belonging former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema in Kaduna State. According to Daily Times, the estate located along the popular Rabah Road by Wurno Road was marked with an inscription, “EFCC Under Investigation“. It was also learnt that some men in plain clothes... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Like a thief in the night

by Simon Kolawole Unprecedented. Dictatorial. Needful. Nigerians have deployed different adjectives to describe the overnight search of the homes of “corrupt” judges, including Supreme Court justices, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS, on its part, said it was a “sting operation” — even when no suspect was caught in the act. DSS was... Read More

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October 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. These are ‘Boko Haram’s demands’ for the release of 83 Chibok girls Following the release of 21 out of over 200 abducted Chibok girls, terrorist group Boko Haram may have made two major demands for the release of 83 more girls. 2. EFCC begins probe on... Read More

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October 16, 2016

EFCC begins probe on Buhari’s ‘corrupt’ ministers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started investigations of some serving ministers who have been accused of corruption, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, a source said two of the ministers are on the top of the list of the anti-graft agency. The source revealed that one of the ministers is being probed... Read More

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October 15, 2016

Man jailed 14 years for impersonating EFCC

A man, who falsely presented himself as a staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Gombe state has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison by the Gombe High Court. The convict, Muhammad A. Adamu, was charged by the anti-graft agency for impersonation when he claimed to be a staff of the... Read More

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October 14, 2016

EFCC files fresh money laundering charges against Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a fresh charges of money laundering against former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode before the Federal High Court Abuja. Fani-Kayode is facing 17 counts of money laundering before the Federal High court for alleged unlawful use of N4.9bn, along with a former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman; Danjuma Yusuf... Read More

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October 14, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: More #ChibokGirls will be released soon – Osinbajo | 8 judges, 2 registrars under investigation – EFCC | FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. More #ChibokGirls will be released soon – Osinbajo – YNaija 8 judges, 2 registrars under investigation – EFCC – YNaija Nyako’s reinstatement: S’Court fixes ruling for Dec. 16 – YNaija FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC – YNaija This is what VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released... Read More

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October 14, 2016

8 judges, 2 registrars under investigation – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked claims that the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, had lost confidence in it. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said there was no friction between it and the office of the AGF stating that it is not involved in inter-agency... Read More

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October 14, 2016

FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC

The federal government has ordered the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to refund the sum of N10 billion it confiscated to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). NBC’s Director General, Modibo Kawu, told journalists on Thursday ahead of the Africast Conference holding next week. According to Kawu, the presidential order for the release of the money was to enable the... Read More

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October 13, 2016

What has Goodie Ibru done?

It is hard to keep up with this anti-corruption war that is raging across the country. One day it is public officials and recovery of siphoned funds, the next, it is the illegal raid of judges’ houses where millions in cash are allegedly stashed. Today, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Mr. Goodie Ibru... Read More

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October 13, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared businessman, Goodie Ibru wanted. In a statement by EFCC head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said Ibru was wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and... Read More

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October 12, 2016

EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared businessman, Goodie Ibru wanted. In a statement by EFCC head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the anti-graft agency said Ibru was wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels to his personal use. “The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru,... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Group demands arrest of Patience Jonathan, probe of APC campaign funds

The Human Rights Defenders and Advocacy Centre on Wednesday demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan. The group made the demand when its members held a protest at the EFCC office in Ikoyi Lagos. The group also demanded the probe of the campaign funds of the All Progressives Congress. The group submitted a... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Businessman araigned for defrauding Fidelity Bank of N50m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned one Wahab Olawale Amoo and his company, Wahab Amoo and Sons Nigeria Limited before Justice Adedayo Akintoye of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Igbosere. Amoo was arraigned on four counts bordering on conspiracy, forgery and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N50m.... Read More

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October 10, 2016

EFCC arraigns illegal Polytechnic operator for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned one Johnson Babalola, before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly operating an illegal Polytechnic and perpetrating fraud. According to a statement by EFCC Head Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspect was arrested “following a petition from the National Board for Technical Education, Kaduna,... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Diversion of funds: EFCC seizes ex-Naval chief’s property

A property allegedly belonging to ex-Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin (retd.) has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The property on Plot 2717 Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama, Abuja has been marked “EFCC, Keep off!” The EFCC had charged Jibrin and three others for alleged diversion of N600m. Others arraigned are Rear... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Ex-banker sentenced to 12 years over currency scam

The Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan Oyo State, on Thursday, convicted one Ademola Oni, a former banker with Wema Bank, and sentenced him to twelve years imprisonment for conspiracy and money laundering. While delivering her judgment, Justice Joyce Abudmalik ruled that he forfeits all his properties and cash in various banks as proceeds of... Read More

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October 7, 2016

N41.1m fraud: Council boss sentenced to 70 years

The Federal High Court sitting in Yola the Adamawa state capital on Thursday sentenced a former local government area chairman to seventy years imprisonment for fraud. Justice B. B. Aliyu sentenced Ibrahim Buba Gayius, the former local government boss and chief accounting officer of Hong local government council Adamawa State, on a 10-count charge bordering... Read More

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October 6, 2016

EFCC arrests CEO of “Lets partner with you ltd.” over N4bn fraud

Following over a hundred petitions from across the country on the operations of an alleged Wonder bank and its nefarious activities, the EFCC on Thursday September 6, 2016 arrested the Managing Director of “Lets Partner With You Ltd”, Chief Patrick Shanchi Nwokike at his residence in Enugu. Petitions from a cross section of Nigerians and... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Ijaw Council protest against alleged prosecution of ex-President Jonathan, wife

Members of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against the alleged prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and his family in Yenagoa, capital city of Bayelsa state. The youths blocked vehicular movements along Sani Abacha Road and Isaac Boro Expressway in the state. The protesters also alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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October 5, 2016

EFCC quizzes FUTA VC, Bursar over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday probed the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Adebiyi Daramola for alleged fraud, Premium Times reports. The VC was quizzed alongside Bursar of the institution, Emmanuel Oresegun at the anti-graft agency’s Ibadan office. It was gathered that the duo were questioned for misappropriation... Read More

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October 5, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls | IPOB heads to ECOWAS court over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu | Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls – YNaija IPOB heads to ECOWAS court over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu – YNaija Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud – YNaija Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums – YNaija More presidential jets... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud

A Federal High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday issued a bench warrant against a former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, for refusing to show up in court. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Goje who is being charged with an alleged N25bn fraud, might... Read More

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October 4, 2016

EFCC discovers fresh $40m in accounts linked to Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered another set of funds totaling $40 million in accounts linked to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. According to Sahara Reporters, officials of Skye Bank confirmed the recent development to the EFCC who are angered by the explanations given by Mrs Jonathan on the earlier $30 million frozen by the... Read More

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