Tag: ibrahim magu

‘Diezani looted far more than Abacha’ – Magu

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu says the funds allegedly stolen by Diezani Alison-Madueke, surpasses that of the late military head of state, Sani…

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The war against corruption is now total – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu Thursday, said the war against corruption “is now total”. According to The Nation, Mr Magu said he…

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Magu didn’t say fight against corruption has failed – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu did not say the fight against corruption has failed, as widely reported. In a statement on…

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Ibrahim Magu gives details of monies recovered between Jan. and Aug.

In what has been described as an #EFCCBrief, EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu Wednesday, gave details of monies recovered by the agency between Jan and August 2017. "What drives me is…

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Could Malami and Magu’s feud derail the Diezani case?

by Alexander O. Onukwe The EFCC has been accused of performing badly in anti-corruption trials because of their reliance on negative media reports. This reason was given by the Minister…

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Buhari is investigating feud between AGF, Magu – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari is investigating the feud between the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the acting Chairman of…

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Magu’s stance on NFIU’s separation from the EFCC worrisome – Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) in a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its…

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EFCC shooting: What’s the Senate’s body language?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Ibrahim Magu is still not the substantive Chairman of the EFCC, after nearly two years of being nominated by President Buhari. Magu has the backing of…

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EFCC shooting: Why this attack may not have been by any politician

by Alexander O. Onukwue The prevailing assumption about the shooting which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the EFCC office in Wuse Zone 7 is that it was…

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Gunmen attack Abuja EFCC office

The Wuse Zone 7 office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly been attacked by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Yet…

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The reason why the Senate is against my confirmation is obvious – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that he wants "everybody to join the fight against corruption, whether in law enforcement or not, because we…

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There will be consequences if EFCC fails to act on AGF’s letter – Buhari’s aide

The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla has advised the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), IbrahIim Magu to act on the letter…

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Corruption: EFCC, ICPC have refused to release case files of 35 ex-governors – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has said the Attorney-General may report that Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu to the Presidency. He also said the…

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Magu’s profile soars as 25 countries endorse anti-graft war

The anti-graft war of the Ibrahim Magu-led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been endorsed by 25 countries. The Spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement…

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N13bn Ikoyi cash: Reps probe Magu, as FG refuses to release report

The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence on Thursday questioned acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, over the $43.4m, £27, 800 pounds and…

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’18 Nigerian Senators under probe for alleged N367.5bn fraud’

Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, according to Sahara Reporters. Seven of them are on trial. A senator is…

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[The Legislative Blog]: If these three conditions are met, Senate will end its rift with the presidency

That there's friction between the legislative and executive arms of the government is no longer news. The bulk of the disagreement between the Senate and the presidency has been over…

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London Call: 4 things Osinbajo should have asked of Buhari in London

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has returned from a quick jog to London to meet President Muhammadu Buhari, with good news about the President’s health. Prof…

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Forget about the hyenas, Osinbajo should beware of house rats

by Alexander O. Onukwue We are not going to complain that Nigeria has been reduced to metaphors in the Animal Farm. For all its worth, it tells the state of…

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Four issues we want to know Adeleke’s opinion on

by Alexander O. Onukwue It may have been the duty of the Osun West people to send Ademola Adeleke to Abuja as the Senator to represent their district, but it…

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Is Adeleke any different from Melaye and co?

by Alexander O. Onukwue So Ademola Adeleke pulled an impressive stunt by dumping the APC last-minute to win the Senatorial seat for Osun West with the PDP. It is being…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan Patience Jonathan, wife of former President…

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The YNaija Tracklist: How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan | Election will not be held in Anambra, IPOB insists | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan - YNaija How soldiers, bankers diverted military funds into…

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How soldiers, bankers diverted military funds into 33 bank accounts – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has narrated how two army officers allegedly colluded with two employees of the United Bank for Africa…

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How Magu told the UK not to issue me visa – Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu wrote a letter, asking the British…

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nnamdi Kanu A Facebook user went on social media to compare the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu with Jesus…

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The Acting President can order the arrest of Saraki, Dogara – Jibrin

Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has asked Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to order the arrest of politicians making treasonable statements. He was reacting to the power tussle between…

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Our position on Magu still stands – Senate

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sabi Abdullahi, said Senate’s position on the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) “still stands“.…

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Dear Governor Yari, please be humble and let’s hear word

Dear Governor Yari, Before you come up with another sorry "what I actually said" piece, I'll stop you right here. Just so I can ask why you think so highly of…

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Insiders: Senate-Executive confirmation row – The Senate is taking the right action too late a time

Insiders air their opinion on the protracted disagreement between the executive and the legislature on the issue of confirmation of nominees. Many of our Insiders are of the opinion that…

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