EFCC

January 28, 2016

Former Chief of Air Staff, AVM Amosu arrested by EFCC

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Amosu is being detained by the EFCC over allegations of massive fraud in the procurement of arms during his tenure. According to Sahara Reporters, Amosu is being investigated for authorizing the purchase of two... Read More

Adesola Amosu, arrested, Chief of Air Staff, EFCC

January 28, 2016

Olisa Metuh’s trial continues as he arrives court, again, in handcuffs

The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has arrived a Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial. As with his previous appearances since his incarceration, Olisa Metuh was brought in with his hands cuffed. Olisa Metuh is on trial for a seven count charge ranging from corruption... Read More

corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, Justice, money laundering

January 28, 2016

Why EFCC released Thisday Publisher, Nduka Obaigbena

The Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Thisday Newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena was on Wednesday evening, granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Obaigbena was reported to have voluntarily surrendered to the anti-graft commission on Tuesday, after being invited to explain his role in the ongoing investigation into the alleged arms funds diversion scandal. He... Read More

EFCC, Nduka Obaigbena, Thisday Publisher

January 27, 2016

Joshua Dariye wanted in the UK… EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu to testify against him

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman, Ibrahim Magu will testify in the anti-graft agency’s case against the former governor of Plateau sate, Joshua Dariye. Dariye, who has been accused of embezzling public funds, is being tried on a 23-count criminal charge preferred against him by the EFCC. In the proof of evidence the EFCC... Read More

EFCC, ibrahim magu, Joshua Dariye, London

January 27, 2016

Thisday boss, Nduka Obaigbena voluntarily surrenders to EFCC

Publisher of Thisday newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena, has reportedly turned himself in, to agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. He has been fingered as one of the major beneficiaries of the $2.1 billion arms funds, purportedly diverted by the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Obaigbena, who is... Read More

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EFCC, Nduka Obaigbena, ThisDay

January 26, 2016

Olisa Metuh received money from Dasuki’s office ‘without being awarded contract’ – Witness

As the trial of Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party continues at a Federal High Court in Abuja, a legal officer from the office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, Baleh Ndam has been presented as a prosecution witness. Ndam told the court that that Destra Investment Limited, a firm... Read More

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corruption, EFCC, Federal High Court, Justice, Kuje Prison, metuh, PDP

January 26, 2016

Ijaw elders to FG: ‘It is difficult for us to produce Tompolo… we are not security agents’

Ijaw elders in Delta state simply can’t fathom why the federal government has said they should hand over former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to security agencies. The elders said they do have no clue on the location of Tompolo neither do they possess any inkling as to whether he’s involved in the three-day... Read More

EFCC, FG, Ijaw elders, militant, Niger Delta, pipeline bombing, Tompolo

January 26, 2016

Atiku’s firm received N100m from N1.1bn diverted by Joshua Dariye – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, opened its case against former governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye, before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja. Dariye is being accused of diverting N1.126 billion ecological funds while serving as governor between May 29, 1999 and May 18, 2004. The first witness called... Read More

atiku abubakar, Ecological Funds, EFCC, Joshua Dariye

January 25, 2016

Witness claims Olisa Metuh gave her $2 million for ‘investment’

A witness has been brought forward in the trial of the national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, January 25. The witness claimed to have collected $2 million dollars from Olisa Metuh at his house in Prince and Princess Estate, Abuja.... Read More

Buhari, corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, metuh

January 24, 2016

Why PDP members are majority of those being prosecuted – John Oyegun

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has explained why a chunk of the people being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The APC Chairman said that since the PDP was in power for the duration when the alleged crimes bordering on diversion... Read More

APC, Buhari, corruption, EFCC, PDP

January 24, 2016

‘APC is not interested in restructuring Nigeria’ + 9 other things to note from Falae’s interview

Chief Olu Falae, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was linked to the alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms by ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki when Chief Tony Anenih confirmed that he made a payment of N100 million to him. Since then, Falae, who also confirmed receiving the money but stated... Read More

APC, corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, PDP, SDP

January 22, 2016

BREAKING: Olisa Metuh gets bail, again

The embattled national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh- who was granted a N400 million bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja after being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a seven-count charge of alleged money laundering- has secured another bail. Olisa Metuh was granted bail again... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, Federal Government, PDP, Politics

January 21, 2016

Olisa Metuh arraigned for destroying evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is expected to arraign the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, over the destruction of evidence. Metuh was on January 7, alleged to have torn his statement, which he wrote while in the custody of the EFCC. The PDP spookesperson is being arraigned before the... Read More

arraigned, Edo homosexual pastor arraigned in court, EFCC, Evidence destruction, Olisa Metuh

January 21, 2016

‘Sometimes I shed tears in the morning before I go to the office’ – EFCC boss

The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has urged treasury looters to embrace the concept of voluntarily returning funds stolen from the government’s coffers. While bemoaning the level of impunity that was prevalent in the system before the present administration, Magu said many corrupt people, especially politically-exposed persons, will be flushed out... Read More

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corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu

January 20, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work | Oshiomhole blames PDP… again | NNPC Mega station razed | More stories

NNPC Mega Station razed by fire. Premium Times Buratai says Army won’t condone any form of impunity. Leadership Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work. Premium Times Corrupt judges will be prosecuted, jailed – FG. Leadership EFCC Chairman, Magu promises to obey court. Premium Times Lassa fever patient runs away from hospital. YNaija Olubadan of Ibadan,... Read More

EFCC, judges, nnpc, okorocha, Shiite, tracklist

January 19, 2016

‘Information about 55 Nigerians who stole N1.34trn is available’ – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Monday, dropped a bombshell that 55 Nigerians stole a total of N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013. Nigerians reacted with disbelief, with many calling on Lai Mohammed to put out evidence to substantiate the claims. In response to the widespread clamour by Nigerians, the Minister has said... Read More

55 Nigerians, EFCC, lai mohammed

January 19, 2016

BREAKING: PDP spokesperson, Olisa Metuh granted bail

Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja. Metuh, who arrived in court on Tuesday, January 19, for his bail hearing, is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The PDP spokesperson was granted bail on the condition that he pays N400... Read More

bail, EFCC, Olisa Metuh, PDP

January 19, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Execute treasury looters’ | 62 people own half the world’s wealth | Dogs breathe down El Chapo’s neck in prison | More stories

Kano govt starts multi-billion naira road projects. Leadership 55 governors, ministers, businessmen stole N1.34 trillion in 8 years – Lai Mohammed. This Day Tambuwal orders comprehensive staff verification in Sokoto. Leadership Buhari says Boko Haram no longer holds any Nigerian territory. This Day A House of Representatives member says those that stole billions should be executed. Leadership The sack... Read More

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, ex-NIMASA boss, PDP, SGF, tracklist

January 18, 2016

Metuh’s family to the media: ‘Don’t sensationalise our son’s trial

The family of Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has warned the media against publishing sensational news report regarding their son’s case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Metuh’s family said the PDP spokesperson has stopped making public comments since his case was charged to court by the EFCC.... Read More

EFCC, Media, Olisa Metuh, PDP, trial

January 18, 2016

Tompolo writes President Buhari on why he ignored EFCC, court order (READ)

Former Niger Delta Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo who is also known as Tompolo, in an open letter to President Buhari, has explained why he has failed to show up in court over the corruption cases brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tompolo has repeatedly refused to honor court invitations extended to... Read More

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, Federal Governmet, Niger Delta

January 17, 2016

‘No one asked me to return the N100m PDP gave me’ – Olu Falae

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Olu Falae,has denied allegations that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asked him to return the N100 million he collected from a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tony Anenih. The PDP chieftain received the money from the... Read More

Anenih, EFCC, Olu Falae, SDP

January 15, 2016

Buhari orders EFCC to investigate former Service Chiefs

President Mohammadu Buhari has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate former Service Chiefs. They are Chief of Defence Staff, Air Bice Marshal Alex Badeh, former Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Adesola Amosu, among others. The president’s directive was disseminated on Friday, in a statement released by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, PROBE, Service Chiefs

January 15, 2016

Metuh pleads ‘not guilty’ to 7-count charge of corruption…

The spokesman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been remanded in prison by a federal High Court in Abuja. Metuh also pleaded ‘not guilty’ to a seven-count charge of corruption and money laundering. He appeared in court on Friday, over 10 days after he was arrested by officials of the Economic... Read More

court, EFCC, Kuje Prison, metuh, PDP

January 15, 2016

‘Arrested NBC boss was very transparent’ | Set Top Box manufacturers back Emeka Mba

The Licensed Set Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria (STBMAN) has reacted to the arrest of the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Emeka Mba by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Emeka Mba was arrested on charges of diversion of public funds of about N34 billion by the EFCC, with the involvement of the... Read More

broadcasting, corruption, EFCC, NBC

January 14, 2016

How Metuh transferred N21.8m to Anenih – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the former Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Anenih received N21.8 million from the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh. According to the EFCC, the money was from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The... Read More

Anenih, DasukiGate, EFCC, metuh

January 14, 2016

DG of NBC, Emeka Mba is ‘being punished for being innovative… no money is missing’

On Monday, January 11, the Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Emeka Mba was arrested by the Economic and Financial Commission and remanded at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The DG of NBC was arrested over an alleged N15 billion fraud within the commission. According to a statement released by Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, the Vice Chairman... Read More

broadcasting, corruption, EFCC, NBC

January 14, 2016

Olisa Metuh to remain in EFCC custody for much longer

Olisa Metuh, spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, will not be getting any relief soon. Metuh has been accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of receiving N400 million from the allegedly diverted arms money by the office of the National Security Adviser. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, January 14, declined the application by... Read More

Abuja, EFCC, Juduciary, metuh, PDP

January 14, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-militant leader, Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, failed to show up for a court summon on Thursday morning. Tompolo was summoned to appear before the Federal High court to answer to answer a 40-count of alleged N13bn fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Owing to his failure to appear... Read More

arrest, court, EFCC, Tompolo

January 14, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: American sailors apologise to Iran | Indonesia under terrorist attack | ‘We escorted Chibok parents to Abuja’ | More stories

Rivers Government dragged to court by permanent secretaries. Premium Times APC says Fayose is punishing pensioners. Leadership Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, others to be arraigned today. This Day FG approves $200 million World Bank loan for Lagos. Leadership 12 die in suicide bomber attack in Cameroon mosque. This Day Niger Delta group, MOSOP join MASSOB. YNaija Why Ngige... Read More

chibok, CJN, EFCC, kanu, MASSOB, Tompolo, tracklist

January 13, 2016

EFCC charges Tompolo and ex-NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi on a 40-count charge

by Emeka Nwankwo A federal High court sitting in Lagos has ordered for the immediate arrest of former militant, Government ‘Tompolo” Ekpemupolo. The arrest warrant which was issued on Wednesday, was in relation to a multi-billion naira scam contract for the building of the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU). Tompolo was charged alongside a former head... Read More

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