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‘Jide Omokore has been giving me cars for 10 years’ – Uche Secondus

The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has denied being involved in the fleet of 25 exotic cars, allegedly bought for top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party by Jide Omokore of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited. In a statement made available to the press on Thursday, Secondus said Omokore has been his friend... Read More

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EFCC arrests 3 aides of Okorocha over ‘N2bn’ bailout funds diversion

Three top officials of the Imo state government were on Wednesday, arrested by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to the anti-graft agency, the trio diverted N2bn out of the bailout funds released by the federal government for the payment of salary arrears of the state’s civil servants. A statement released by... Read More

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PDP chieftain, Uche Secondus released by EFCC under ‘stringent bail terms’

The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Secondus, who was arrested about a week ago, was said to have been released at about 8.30 pm, Wednesday night, The Nation reports. The EFCC had detained Secondus for... Read More

EFCC, exotic cars, Jide Omokore, Uche Secondus

‘I was not part of Dasukigate’ | Ex-Airforce boss, Alex Badeh speaks at last

A few hours after he was slammed with a 10-count criminal charge of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC), the former Chief of Defense staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, has denied the allegation that he misappropriated funds meant for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Badeh made his position known in a... Read More

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Ex-Airforce boss, Alex Badeh slammed with 10-count criminal charge

After months of speculations, accusations and counter-accusations, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally filed a 10-count criminal charge against the former Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, at an Abuja Federal High court. Badeh is accused of misappropriating money meant for the Nigerian Airforce and using it to acquire... Read More

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Judge orders immediate release of Jonathan’s ex-aide, says ‘EFCC is dancing Makossa’

Col Ojogbane Adegbe, former Aide de Camp to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has been granted liberal bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja and is to be immediately released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Adegbe had gone to court to plead that his fundamental human rights were being infringed upon with his continued unlawful detention after he... Read More

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Shi’ite Sect sever ties with judicial panel. Leadership EFCC challenges Rickey Tarfa’s fresh application. Vanguard Why Badeh was moved to Lagos. Leadership FG doesn’t plan to sell NIPOST to foreigners. Punch There is fraud in NDDC projects in Imo – Okorocha alleges. Vanguard APC chieftain, Oke vows to never return to PDP. Punch APC brands Sheriff, Fayose, as... Read More

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Omokore’s car gifts: PDP Secretary gets protection as EFCC discovers more beneficiaries

National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Professor Wale Oladipo, who obtained a court injunction barring the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from arresting him, is yet to respond to the anti-graft agency’s invitation. Oladipo is alleged to be involved in a deal currently being investigated by the EFCC. The anti-graft agency is investigating an... Read More

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‘You lied about your age’ | ‘I was under shock’ | Between Rickey Tarfa and EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos not to allow Rickey Tarfa, file a new affidavit in support of his N2.5bn suit against the anti-graft agency, due to the falsification of his age. The commission made this appeal to the court on Monday, while... Read More

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February 29, 2016

‘Like PDP, there are many APC members facing corruption charges’ – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that there are as many members of the All Progressives Congress facing corruption charges before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as there are members of the Peoples Democratic Party. The minister, speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, February 28, said the allegations that the current administration’s... Read More

APC, corruption, EFCC, lai mohammed, PDP

February 29, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Trump has mafia ties’ | Buhari orders investigation into Benue killings | More stories

Saraki says he only has one official car, Innoson vehicle. Leadership EFCC sends Interpol to track down Moro’s accomplice, Mahmood Ahmadu. Nation Ekiti APC, NUREC condemn Fayose’s recent outburst against Buhari. Vanguard Fani-Kayode, Modu Sheriff to settle in court. Leadership Don’t interfere in Marafa and Senate crisis – House of Reps warn members. Punch Buhari... Read More

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February 29, 2016

Former EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde ‘may’ be arrested this week [DETAILS]

The Nigerian Senate is set to issue an arrest warrant for former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, for failing to appear before the senate despite several invitations. According to Punch Newspapers, the Senate may direct the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to arrest Lamorde within the week. Lamorde, who... Read More

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Yakubu Dogara

February 27, 2016

Reps want EFCC to probe Nigerian Army’s budget

The House of Representative Committee on Army has stated that soldiers fighting the war against insurgency in the North-east do not have adequate arms and ammunitions, contrary to the claims of the military. The committee revealed that the soldiers still rationed arms and ammunition in their war against terrorists. Chairman of the committee, Rima Shawulu,... Read More

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February 27, 2016

After suing EFCC for ‘N100m’, Jonathan’s ADC gets released

The aide-de-camp to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the Nigerian Army authorities. Adegbe was being held by the commission for his alleged role in the disbursing of over N10bn to the presidential primary delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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Olisa Metuh

February 26, 2016

Metuh was protecting Goodluck Jonathan by tearing statement – EFCC

As the trial of Peoples Democratic Party spokesperson, Olisa Metuh continues, an agent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed to a court that the PDP chieftain destroyed a statement he wrote for the agency because former president Goodluck Jonathan was implicated in it. Testifying before the court, the agent, Junaid Said revealed that Metuh... Read More

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February 26, 2016

Buhari instigated my trial – Dasuki

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, on Friday, informed a High Court sitting in Abuja that President Muhammadu Buhari was behind his unlawful arrest and continued detention without trial since December 29, 2015. Speaking through his counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), the former NSA alleged that Buhari unjustly instigated his detention despite the fact... Read More

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February 26, 2016

‘Senate’s call for my arrest is an illegal scheme’ – Former EFCC boss, Lamorde

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, on Thursday, wrote to the Nigeria Police, asking the Force to disregard the order issued by the senate for his arrest. Lamorde asked the police, and other law enforcement agencies, to avoid being dragged -into what he called an- ‘illegal scheme’. The former... Read More

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February 26, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump trumped by Rubio | Reinstated soldiers not yet reinstated | Etisalat loses to MTN | More stories

I won’t work with those who instigate violence – Sheriff. Leadership Jonathan’s former aide, Adegbe is being held based on Army’s directive —EFCC. Vanguard Dismissed soldiers laments non-reinstatement despite presidential order. Leadership No permanent camps for IDP – FG This Day Court dismisses Etisalat’s suit challenging MTN’s Visafone acquisition. Leadership APC tells IGP to prosecute... Read More

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February 26, 2016

‘Corrupt judges, lawyers won’t be spared’ – EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu says he has nothing against lawyers and judges in the country, only the few bad eggs. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC boss said he never meant to question the integrity of Nigeria’s judicial officials,... Read More

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February 26, 2016

Omokore’s car gifts: EFCC to bring in Obanikoro, Adamu Mu’azu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is gearing to invite the former Minister of State for Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro and the former Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu for questioning. The pair are expected to answer questions in relation to the car gifts they allegedly received from oil baron, Jide Omokore. Omokore, a close ally... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

February 25, 2016

Senate calls for arrest of ‘absconded’ ex-EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, on Thursday, recommended the arrest of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, for continuously snubbing the committee. Lamorde was invited by the committee for questioning over an alleged diversion of N1 trillion recovered during his tenure as chairman of... Read More

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February 25, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: The Clinton scandals never stop | The US Republican Party is broken | Senate prunes TSA charges | More stories

Jonathan’s ADC drags EFCC over illegal detention, demands N100 million damages. Leadership Why Metuh must have his day in court. Vanguard Buhari vows to punish culprits responsible of padding the budget. This Day EFCC arrests PDP deputy chairman, Uche Secondus. Leadership Security operative interrogated for shooting inside Aso Rock. Punch Senate cuts TSA charges from... Read More

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February 25, 2016

EFCC should produce Tompolo, it’s not our duty – Lawyers

The lawyers representing a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)- Messrs Tayo Oyetibo and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, have stated that they are not bound to produce him before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Tompolo, who was recently declared wanted, has been on the run since the court summoned him and also issued two... Read More

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February 24, 2016

‘Purchase of 25 exotic cars’ | Why EFCC arrested PDP chieftain, Uche Secondus

Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Elder Uche Secondus who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission since Tuesday, February 23. He’s reportedly being quizzed about an alleged fleet of 25 exotic cars bought for top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party by the promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited,... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Jonathan’s former ADC files N100m lawsuit against EFCC

Colonel Ojogbane Adegbe, the aide de camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his detention. In the suit filed through his counsel, Ogwu Onoja, the former ADC is seeking N100 million damages for his detention, which he says “violates his fundamental... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Tompolo’s security aides withdrawn

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly withdrawn the security aides assigned to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The security aides were assigned to the former militant leader in 2009 by the Federal Government, during the administration of late President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. According to Vanguard, the security aides were withdrawn... Read More

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February 24, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia | Fani-Kayode, Sheriff at war | Donald Trump wins in Nevada | More stories

EFCC obtains fresh evidence against ex-PDP Chairman, Haliru Bello, son. This Day Sheriff and Fani-Kayode attack each other. Leadership Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia. Punch Top lawyer interrogated by EFCC over Halliburton scandal. Nation Witness says he received N29 million from NIMASA for doing nothing. Leadership Diezani denies allegations by GMDs over $24 billion oil swap/OPA deals. Vanguard States... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Why we don’t need Jonathan to prove case against Metuh – EFCC

Former President Goodluck Jonathan does need to serve as a witness in the money laundering case against the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the case against Metuh can be proven without the help of Jonathan. The EFCC stated this while opposing the no-case submission filed... Read More

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February 24, 2016

$2.1 billion arms deal: How PDP former chairman and son benefited N300m

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (PDP), on Tuesday, continued the criminal prosecution of the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Haliru Bello -who is accused of corruptly benefiting from the $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of weaponry to prosecute the war on Boko Haram militancy. In making its case, the... Read More

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February 23, 2016

2 years later, Abba Moro to face prosecution over 2014 immigration recruitment tragedy

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission is set to prosecute the former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, and four other persons, over the 2014 immigration recruitment exercise that left more than 20 people dead. The EFCC is reported to have spent more than 5 months investigating the matter and will now pursue an 11 count criminal... Read More

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