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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. 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 a probe into the recently-released Paris Club loan refunds... Read More

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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 a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje – YNaija Desperate senators can remove Magu when Saraki becomes Acting President – Falana – YNaija Melaye... Read More

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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 the acting President. Falana said this in a statement on Thursday. The senior advocate maintained that the acting Chairman of the EFCC did not need... Read More

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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. Sagay said this in a statement on Thursday while reacting to a statement made by Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami over the appointment of... Read More

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Governor Yari

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 Club loan refunds to the states. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, who is also the Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, stated this... Read More

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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 be having. President Buhari’s request to the Senate to confirm Magu has been turned down twice on the grounds of the DSS reports. The DSS,... Read More

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Shehu Sani

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 Kaduna Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at Wurno Road Premium Times reports. The anti-graft agency had invited both the Senator and... Read More

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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 still has his mandate, Vanguard reports. Osinbajo reportedly said this on Thursday during the commissioning of the Zonal office of the EFCC in Kaduna. [Read Also: SENATE... Read More

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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, on Tuesday, 4th July, expressed its displeasure at the statement by the Acting President that the Presidency did not have to depend on the confirmation... Read More

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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. Attorney-General Abubakar Malami’s statement has been interpreted by many to be distancing himself, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, from the Acting President’s statement. These... Read More

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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 and Publicity,Garba Shehu has said the statement made by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the confirmation of Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, was a personal... Read More

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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 – YNaija Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom – YNaija Frozen $5.9m: Appeal Court to hear Patience Jonathan’s case on... Read More

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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 of appointees over a statement made by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo had reportedly said the President was empowered to make some appointments without seeking... Read More

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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 stakeholders at an interactive meeting, according to a statement by the commission’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren. Magu said despite obstacles faced in ensuring justice, the corrupt... Read More

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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 rulers – YNaija CCT trial: FG appeals Saraki’s acquittal of false assets declaration – YNaija Igbo quit notice: Arewa youth will be arrested no matter... Read More

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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 a statement by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the agency denied raiding the firm because of its issues with the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The statement... Read More

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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 for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. N375.8 milion – The Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday that it has paid this amount to 20 whistleblowers whose... Read More

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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, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday disclosed this in a statement. The announcement was made after the association ended its 7th regional conference in Malawi. The anti-graft... Read More

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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 a recent chat with Leadership newspaper, Saraki said the report by the Department of State Services (DSS) nailed Magu and not the senate. The Senate... Read More

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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, who was represented by the Agency’s secretary, Emmanuel Adegboyega, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, The Nation reports. Adegboyega, also debunked claims that the EFCC... Read More

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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 of the Ibadan Zonal Office and Stakeholders Engagement Session, held in Ibadan on Thursday. Magu said, “The fight has just started and we will do... Read More

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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 Head of the commission, South-South, Ishaq Salihu, during a walk against corruption in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Magu said he would not succumb to pressures... Read More

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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 over the N15 billion recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. The committee on National Security and Intelligence,... Read More

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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 State, Bala Ngilari. Magu expressed his view when officials of the World Bank paid the EFCC a courtesy visit in Abuja. The Adamawa State High... Read More

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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 Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Chairman of the commission, Muhiyi Magaji on Tuesday said reports that the EFCC was involved in the investigation was... Read More

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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 of about N17billion by the commission. Magu made the disclosure while presenting a paper titled “Before Corruption Kills Nigeria”, at the 62nd Award Night of... Read More

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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 disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday on the sideline of the opening ceremony of a capacity building workshop on the use of beneficial... Read More

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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 appoint Ibrahim Magu as substantive head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), The Guardian reports. Section 171 of the conctitution allows the President to appoint... Read More

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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 the last four months. Magu made the disclosure while speaking at the 2017 Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN Week/Award Day, which held on April... Read More

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