Tag: ibrahim magu

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said…

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The YNaija Tracklist: You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje | Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu - YNaija You are not deserving of…

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Desperate senators can remove Magu when Saraki becomes Acting President – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Senate can remove Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and  Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when Senate President Bukola Saraki becomes…

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Malami’s statement on Magu’s confirmation unconstitutional – Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has said any minister who openly disagrees with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo risks being sacked for insubordination.…

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We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu

The Nigeria Governors' Forum has said it would engage in a "showdown" with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  Ibrahim Magu over probe into the recently-released Paris…

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Why is Ibrahim Magu still a distraction for this government?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The long-running clash of interests around the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the EFCC Chairman is about to take Nigeria on a conversation it should not…

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Senator Shehu Sani walks out on El-Rufai to protest invitation to EFCC event

Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central), has walked out of an event in Kaduna to protest the attendance of Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The event held Thursday was the launching of the…

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Magu will remain EFCC chairman as long as Buhari and I are in office – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said Ibrahim Magu will continue as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as long as he remains Acting President and President Muhammadu Buhari…

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Magu’s nomination: Should Osinbajo apologise to the Senate?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Is there a need for Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to tender an apology to the Senate for his comments on Magu’s nomination? The Nigeria Senate,…

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The Explainer: What’s the fuss about Malami’s audio?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The new circus in town is about the audio released by Premium Times regarding the issue of nominations and confirmations, and the role of the Senate.…

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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. OSINBAJO’S STATEMENT ON MAGU WAS A PERSONAL OPINION – GARBA SHEHU The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu | Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu - YNaija N46bn fraud: Court dismisses Tompolo’s suit against FG -…

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Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has described the Senate as a 'confused' assembly. Sagay said this while reacting to the suspension of confirmation…

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EFCC has recorded 113 convictions in 6 months – Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sais it has gotten 113 convictions between January and June 2017. Chairman of INEC, Ibrahim Magu said this on Friday while talking to…

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Magu says corruption is the root cause of increased agitations

Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has noted that corruption is the root cause of agitations and militancy in the country. The spokesman of the…

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The YNaija Tracklist: CCT trial: FG appeals Saraki’s acquittal of false assets declaration | Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills 2 In Maiduguri-Damboa Highway | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. 175 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya - YNaija Igbo quit notice: Counsel the misguided elements among our youth | Osinbajo tells Northern…

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Why we raided The Sun Newspapers – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it raided The Sun Newspapers to ascertain the state of the assets which is subject of subsisting interim forfeiture order. In…

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3-month vacation notice for Igbos, 340 EFCC convictions | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$1.2 billion - The amount the Federal Government of Nigeria needs to fix three NNPC refineries and bring them to a 100% production level, according to the  Minister of State…

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Magu named Commonwealth anti-graft vice chairman

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has been named the Vice-Chairman of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. Spokesman of the EFCC,…

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Stop blackmailing senate over Magu’s rejection | Saraki tells Nigerians

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said Nigerians must stop blackmailing the Senate for rejecting the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In…

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340 convictions secured in 6 months – EFCC

The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has said that the agency has secured three hundred and forty (340) convictions for various offences within the last six months. Magu,…

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Give me 12 months, I’ll end corruption in Nigeria – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he would end corruption in the next 12 months. Magu said this during the official opening…

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I will entertain no fear in the fight against corruption – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he entertains no fear in his fight against corruption. Magu spoke through the Zonal…

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N15bn Ikoyi fund: Reps summon NIA DG, Monguno, Magu

A House of Representatives panel on Tuesday gave the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke 24 hours to appear before it. The panel seeks explanation…

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Magu slams judiciary over release of convicted ex-gov Ngilari

by Azeez Adeniyi The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Friday berated prison officials over the controversial release of convicted ex-Governor of Adamawa…

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EFCC not involved in probe of Emir Sanusi – Kano commission

by Azeez Adeniyi The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has said the EFCC is not involved in the ongoing investigation of alleged misappropriation of N6 billion by the…

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EFCC has recovered N17bn through whistle-blower policy – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday said the whistle-blower policy by the federal government has led to the recovery…

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EFCC to introduce anti-corruption courses in universities

by Dolapo Adelana The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said the agency will soon begin its anti-corruption programme in universities across the country. Magu…

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‘Presidency may invoke constitution to confirm Magu as EFCC chair’

by Dolapo Adelana A legal practitioner, Mr. Silas Joseph Onu, has said he believes the Presidency is considering invoking Section 171 of the Nigerian constitution to evade the Senate and…

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EFCC recovered N17bn in 4 months – Magu

by Dolapo Adelana The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has said the anti-graft agency recovered a total sum of seventeen billion naira in…

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