Tag: Ibrahim Lamorde
Fake EFCC chairman arrested with 5 other internet fraudsters
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected impersonator posing as the former Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde. This is contained in…
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EFCC gives thorough breakdown on ‘how recovered loots were spent’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given a thorough breakdown on how recovered looted funds were spent. In a publication published on Friday entitled "What EFCC did with…
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‘Aisha Buhari not involved in Jefferson bribery scandal’ – Ibrahim Lamorde
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, on Tuesday, confirmed that the 'Aisha Buhari' that was linked to the bribery scandal involving U.S. Congressman, Williams Jefferson,…
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Lamorde’s nemesis, George Uboh sent to jail for 3 years
An Abuja High Court, on Monday, sentenced George Uboh to three years imprisonment or a fine of N4 million for conversion of the defunct Police Equipment Foundation property (PEF) to…
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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…
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Danladi Umar: A referee with unclean hands, in a game where clean hands are needed
Many years ago, Nigeria earned a longstanding place as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. This is because corruption in Nigeria continues to thrive as a consequence…
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Former EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde is moving on to this
Ibrahim Lamorde, was recently removed as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and was sent on terminal leave. After serving as EFCC boss for four years, Ibrahim Magu replaced…
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3 quotes by EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, as he takes over from Lamorde (PHOTOS)
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has handed over to his successor, Ibrahim Mustapha Magu. Magu, who was appointed on Monday, November 9, has promised to…
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5 things to know about Ibrahim Magu, new Chairman of EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, appointed Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Magu's appointment was preceded by the removal of Ibrahim Lamorde, who…
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EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde removed, replaced by Magu
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has been replaced by Ibrahim Magu. The new EFCC boss is a top level official of the Economic and Governance…
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How fear of lawsuit forced FG to order Lamorde’s investigation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been instructed by the Federal Ministry of Justice to investigate the alleged diversion of N1trn by the chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim…
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Why Ibrahim Lamorde may be in his final days as EFCC Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, may not get a second tenure on the job. Lamorde, whose integrity has been called to question, will complete his four-year…
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‘President Buhari won’t interfere with investigation of Obasanjo, Lamorde’
The ongoing investigations being carried out by the National Assembly, will be free of interference from President Muhammadu Buhari, says the Presidency. The Presidency says the President will have nothing to…
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Did EFCC really sit on N1.7bn meant for FIRS?
Is it possible that the nation's major anti-corruption agency, is stinkingly corrupt? Last week, it was N2trn alleged by Mr Uboh, this weekend it is N1.7bn. Petitioner, George Uboh, says that…
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PDP Senators distance themselves from Senate’s probe of EFCC boss
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, may not appear before the Senate to answer questions on the alleged diversion of N1 trillion recovered from the sale of…
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@EFCCNigeria claim arrest of 40 suspects and recovery of N5 billion over oil subsidy fraud
by Nnamdi Akpa The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde said the commission has arrested over 40 suspects and recovered over N5 billion in…
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Corruption: EFCC to prosecute 7 Judges after NJC enquiry
by Oke Efagene The Supreme Court is set to meet on the cases of 23 judges who are being investigated over large scale corruption, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Opinion: It’s sad the EFCC has lost its bearing
by Garba Shehu More than at any time, the EFCC is today right there in the crutches of the President. Current reports say the five PDP governors who decamped to…
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N21 trillion has been laundered out of Nigeria in 10 years – EFCC chairman
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Lamorde has said that an estimated $129 billion (N20.6 trillion) was illegally transferred out of Nigeria in the last 10 years.…
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EFCC in financial trouble, delays lawyers’ payment
The Federal Government’s anti-graft war, which many have dismissed as below average, may collapse as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, one of the agencies saddled with the responsibility of…
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N2 billion on chartered jets: Group petitions EFCC over minister’s spending excesses
by Oge Okonkwo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is being asked to look into the transportation expenses of a minister, as she was said to have blown N2 billion…
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Rotimi Amaechi and his dangerous protest march – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze You see, Unlce Rotimi wants to march on the streets of his domain, and given that his own orders come from above, the man-in-black in the state,…
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Arrest EFCC chairman within 2 weeks – Court orders Police IG
by Isi Esene Justice Peter Kekemeke of an Abuja High Court has ordered the arrest of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde and an…
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One day, one trouble: EFCC may probe Amaechi over missing $10m private jet money
by Ogunyemi Bukola There seems to be no respite in sight for embattled Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly commenced…
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Rambling: EFCC chairman attempts to explain why corrupt govt officials go free
by Akan Ido Ibrahim Lamorde, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday lamented the challenges faced by the commission in its efforts to bring perceived high…
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$15m Ibori bribe: “Return money to Delta State, sack EFCC boss” – Edwin Clark weighs in
by Isi Esene The self-styled godfather to the president, Chief Edwin Clark has called for the removal of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde over…
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Fuel Subsidy Fraud: Olabisi, Jeldi, Nworgu declared wanted by the EFCC
by Isi Esene The Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday declared three oil marketers wanted. The oil marketers were accused of obtaining billions of naira of the fuel subsidy…
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Oil on water: EFCC names suspects for trial over fuel subsidy fraud
by Isi Esene Seven companies and twelve individuals have been lined up for prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over matters relating to their alleged involvement in…
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