Cyber Stalking: Blogger sues EFCC over arrest and detention

Cyber Stalking: Blogger sues EFCC over arrest and detention

Blogger, Abubakar ‘Abusidiqu’ Usman who was arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on August 8, 2016 has dragged the Commission to court accusing it of violating his fundamental rights. Usman who is the publisher of the online news platform, Abusidiqu explained his ordeal while in EFCC custody saying he believes he is being... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Exclusive: The true story of my arrest by the EFCC – Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman

by Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman Shortly after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released me from detention last week Tuesday, I said I was going to tell the story of my arrest especially against the backdrop of the claim by the anti-graft agency that I was arrested on ‘’offences bordering on cyber stalking.’’ Today, I... Read More

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August 9, 2016

BREAKING: EFCC releases detained blogger, Abubakar Usman (PHOTO)

Abubakar Usman, the blogger who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged ‘cyberstalking’ has reportedly been released. Usman who runs the blog, Abusidiqu was believed to have been arrested for publishing a story critical of the Commission’s Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. According to reports from Premium Times, Usman’s lawyer, Michael Bello confirmed... Read More

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August 9, 2016

EFCC arrests 3 for impersonating EFCC chairman

The Enugu Zonal office of the EFCC has arrested three persons: Chukwuma Charles Eze, Ogechi Emeka Okwuosa and Anokwuru Miriam Iheoma, (F) in a case of impersonation and attempt to obtain money by false pretences from the Anambra State Secretary to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Prince Casmir I. Ajulu. The arrest of the... Read More

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July 20, 2016

I am still paying dearly for tackling corruption – Ribadu

Former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Mallam Nuhu Rubadu Wednesday said he was still “paying dearly” for his efforts to rid the country of corruption. He spoke in Abuja at a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Recovery and Management of Recovered Assets, organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), in collaboration with... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Just In: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC chairman

The presidency has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The letter requesting Magu’s confirmation was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today, July 14, 2016. More to follow…

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July 12, 2016

EFCC Chairman has a message for money launderers

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has reiterated that there is no hiding place for money launders as he promised that the law will surely catch up with them. He made this position known on Tuesday at a one-day workshop organized by the Nigeria Bar Association in collaboration... 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 9, 2016

Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged EFCC probe (READ)

The former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted to Monday’s media reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is looking into her activities while she served in public office. It was widely reported that the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu had made the revelation, while fielding questions during the commission’s budget presentation/defence at the... Read More

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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

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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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January 12, 2016

Why Jonathan has not yet been arrested – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has not been arrested in connection to the alleged diversion of over $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms and military hardware for the armed forces. Former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd), who is at the center of... Read More

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November 11, 2015

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 ‘ginger up the anti-corruption campaign’ of President Muhammadu Buhari. The new EFCC boss said corruption must be fought to a standstill, as no meaningful development... Read More

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November 10, 2015

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 has been sent on pre-retirement leave ahead of the end of his tenure in February 2016. From the statement released on the changes, by Femi Adesina,... Read More

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November 9, 2015

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 Unit of the anti-graft agency. Magu was removed from the commission in 2008 by former chairman, Farida Waziri. More details later…