Tag: Fraud

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 24, 2017

Just In: Court grants Seun Egbegbe N5m bail

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Seun Egbegbe and one Mr. Oyekan Ayomide bail in ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 22, 2017

EFCC arraigns native doctor for N2.5m fraud

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned one Bala Tangalu before Justice A. B. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 17, 2017

Visa racketeer bags 4-year sentence

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 13, 2017 secured the conviction of Olugbenga Fanbunmi, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 16, 2017

EFCC arraigns contractor, Bashir Bashir for $1m fraud

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Thursday, arraigned one Bashir Ishaq Bashir alongside his companies, Leda Greenpower ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 14, 2017

N1.64bn fraud: Court orders ex-Gov. Nyame to begin his defence

A former governor of Taraba, Jolly Nyame, has been ordered by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Gudu, to ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 14, 2017

N156m fraud: EFCC arraign FUTA VC, bursar

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 arraigned the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University ...

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AzeezFebruary 8, 2017

Seun Egbegbe to appear before court for fraud on Friday

Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe who was arrested while allegedly trying to defraud two Bereau De Change operators of N10 million ...

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AzeezFebruary 3, 2017

Just In: Ex-FCT minister’s son granted N100m bail

Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, a son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed Bala was on Friday ...

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AzeezFebruary 2, 2017

BREAKING: Seun Egbegbe arrested for $60,000 fraud (WATCH)

Film maker Seun Egbegbe has been arrested for allegedly defrauding some bureau de change operators of $60,000. It has been ...

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AzeezFebruary 1, 2017

I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori has said he would return to Nigeria very soon. Ibori was released from ...

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AzeezJanuary 23, 2017

House of Reps condemns N145 fuel pump price

The House of Representatives on Monday described as “fraudulent” the current pricing template set for premium motor spirit by the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 20, 2017

EFCC arraigns Microfinance bank MD for N316.9m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, January 20, 2017, arraigned one Fredrick Ogbueifun before Justice P.A. Ajoku ...

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AzeezJanuary 18, 2017

EFCC declares ex-gov Shema’s aide wanted over N1bn SURE-P fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one Idris Usman wanted for alleged involvement in the N1bn SURE-P ...

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ToluJanuary 5, 2017

Insiders: “The house does not belong to Patience Jonathan”

The Nigerian government doesn’t seem to have a lot of support on the matter of the Jonathan raid Most of ...

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AzeezJanuary 3, 2017

EFCC arraigns Kaduna Perm Sec over fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Permanent Secretary in the Katsina State civil service, Sule Saulawa over alleged ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 25, 2016

‘How Ibori received N250m from Delta govt. in UK prison’

Former Governor of Delta, James Ibori was paid N250m by the state government while he was in jail in the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 12, 2016

RRS uncovers fake Embassy, arrests 4 suspects

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have uncovered a fake embassy and arrested four persons including two Chinese nationals, ...

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Op-ed EditorDecember 8, 2016

The Thread: Is this how people steal from internally displaced persons (IDPs)?

We have our priorities mixed up and bent backwards in Nigeria, which is why the whole talk about fighting corruption ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 30, 2016

EFCC arraigns legislator over N90m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 arraigned one Isa Usman Ambaka before Justice Olasumbo ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 30, 2016

Man impersonates IG, defrauds Saudi doctor

The police has arrested a suspected fraudster, Ekperebuike Akadonpe for allegedly parading himself as the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 25, 2016

Fraud: Court jails 2 men for 110 years

Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court Kano, on Wednesday convicted and sentenced the duo of Emmanuel Moyi ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 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 ...

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AzeezNovember 18, 2016

FG to arraign Justice Ngwuta on Nov. 21 over money laundering

The Federal Government will on November 21 arraign Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, one of the Supreme Court justices whose house was ...

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AzeezNovember 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 ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 11, 2016

Woman arrested for defrauding bank customers with fake prophechies

The Police in Lagos has arrested a woman, Biola Simon, for allegedly defrauding bank customers after giving them fake prophecies, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 4, 2016

BREAKING: EFCC releases Obanikoro

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, The Punch reports. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 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 ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 27, 2016

EFCC arraign ex-Naval Chief, others over N600m fraud

A former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin on Tuesday was arraigned before Justice A. S Umar of ...

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AzeezSeptember 27, 2016

EFCC re-arraigns ex-governor Kalu, two others for N3.2bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu and ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 21, 2016

EFCC arrests man for N12m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 arrested a businessman, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, for allegedly ...

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