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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki says Nigerians are keenly observing to see how President Muhammadu Buhari will respond to corruption allegation levelled against Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: The DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation | FG not responsible for economic challenges – El-Rufai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation – YNaija FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai – YNaija Nigerians are watching for how Buhari responds to allegation against SGF, Lawal – Saraki – YNaija Mining revenues have increased significantly – Fayemi –... Read More

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December 16, 2016

This is the DSS report that stopped Magu’s EFCC confirmation

The confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was on Wednesday rejected by the Senate. The Senate said it refused to go ahead with the confirmation because it had received a “security report” from the Department of State Services (DSS). According to The Vanguard, the 14 paragraph DSS report signed... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Amina Mohammed confirmed UN deputy Sec-Gen Minister for the Environment, Amina Mohammed was on Thursday confirmed as the UN deputy Secretary General by New UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. 2. Fayose storms Zenith Bank, demands his money (PHOTOS) Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday stormed the Ado Ekiti... Read More

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Magu’s appointment will be renewed whether the Senate likes it or not – Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, says the appointment of acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu will be renewed whether the Senate confirms him or not. The senate on Thursday refused to confirm Magu’s appointment, five months after it received a letter requesting his confirmation from President Buhari. Sagay stated this in... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Between the Senate and Magu – we demand details of this “damning security report”

After nearly six months of ignoring the presidency’s request to confirm Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the EFCC, the Nigerian Senate finally made their decision today and it’s a NO to Magu. The request letter was first read at the House by Senate President, Bukola Saraki in July this year and up until last week... Read More

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BREAKING: Senate rejects nomination of Magu as EFCC chairman

The Senate on Thursday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Senate spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi said the rejection was based on security report. The leadership of the Senate had held a one hour closed door meeting earlier on Thursday. “The Senate wish to inform the... Read More

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December 8, 2016

Just In: Senate to screen Magu on December 15

The Senate on Thursday said the confirmation screening for Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will hold on December 15, The Punch reports. The Senate was expected to screen Magu on Thursday but the screening did not hold as scheduled. Deputy Senate leader, Ibn N’Allah told Senate correspondents on... Read More

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December 8, 2016

BREAKING: Senate screening of EFCC chairman Magu stalled

The Senate on Thursday did not screen acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Magu was expected to be screened today at the floor of the upper chamber. Details later…

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December 7, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. #NYSCAbuse: Buhari, after nearly a week, is finally saddened by their deaths President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an independent investigation into the death of Ifedolapo Oladepo, a corps member who died in controversial manner at the NYSC camp in Kano. 2. ‘Zahra Buhari to get married... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Senate to screen Magu for EFCC chairmanship on Thursday

After over a year as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Senate is set to screen Ibrahim Magu, The Punch reports. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu who presided over Wednesday’s plenary said a confirmation screening will be held for Magu on Thursday. Magu has been in acting capacity since November 2015... Read More

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December 2, 2016

There’s corruption even in the EFCC – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said there is corruption everywhere,even in the EFCC. Magu said this on Friday when he paid a visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai in Abuja. He called on other agencies of the government to collaborate with the anti-graft agency.... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Corruption to blame for recession – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ,Ibrahim Magu has said that there is a nexus between corruption and economic recession. Magu who was speaking on Thursday, December 1, 2016, when he visited the Naval Headquarters in Abuja on a courtesy call said the recession prevalent in Nigeria today was as a... Read More

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November 4, 2016

PROFILE: Why Patience Jonathan’s way is the authentic Nigerian way

Patience Ibifaka Jonathan. Indigene of Oba Ama, Okirika community, Rivers state. Wedded to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Former first lady of Bayelsa state. Later day first lady of the federal republic of Nigeria, and all time lifter of the national mood is in the news again. This time for less than noble... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Some forces trying to frustrate anti-corruption fight – Magu

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said some elements are doing everything possible to stop his anti-corruption campaigns. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesperson of the EFCC in a statement on Thursday dismissed reports that Magu was exploring every means to ensure he is confirmed substantive chairman of the EFCC. Magu said the... Read More

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November 2, 2016

EFCC chairman Magu disowns Ibanga Akpabio

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed in strong terms an audio recording where the name of its Chairman Ibrahim Magu was repeatedly mentioned. In the recording, a man identified as Ibanga Akpabio, a younger brother to former governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio had said Magu was privy to the plot to... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Godswill Akpabio’s brother brags about relationship with EFCC chairman Magu (LISTEN)

Ibanga Akpabio younger brother of Senator Godswill Akpabio has bragged about his relationship with the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. In an audio recording gotten by Sahara Reporters Ibanga who is the Deputy Chairman of the Akwa Ibom chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is overheard countless times telling the person... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Bishop Kukah visits EFCC custody, says Fani-Kayode, Obanikoro, Abati are cheerful

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah on Monday paid a visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detention cell. He was received by the acting Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Magu, who took him on a tour of the facility. During his visit, Kukah prayed for the inmates as... Read More

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October 26, 2016

EFCC has recovered more loots in the last 11 months – Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it has surpassed a 12-year record in terms of recovery of looted funds in the last 11 months. This was disclosed by the commission’s chairman, Ibrahim Magu when a team of participants at the National Management Course of the Pakistani National School of Policy visited... Read More

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October 26, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC to arraign Obanikoro in November | Plateau deputy Speaker defects to APC | Teacher defiles 12-yr-old pupil

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Sheriff promises to accept INEC’s decision on Ondo PDP gov candidate – YNaija PDP crisis: Makarfi not ready for a reconciliation – Sheriff – YNaija Buhari has ordered the EFCC to probe any Nigerian – Magu – YNaija IPOB rejects new judge for FG’s case against Kanu... Read More

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October 26, 2016

Buhari has ordered the EFCC to probe any Nigerian – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has given the commission an order to probe any Nigerian no matter how highly-placed. Magu said this during a courtesy visit to the National Union of Textile and Garment Tailoring Workers of Nigeria in Kaduna. He also... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, ibrahim magu, The Big 5

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Monday said the commission engages in thorough investigations before arresting corrupt persons. 2. FG to establish special courts for financial, terrorism... Read More

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October 25, 2016

We engage in thorough investigations before arresting anyone – EFCC boss, Magu

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Monday said the commission engages in thorough investigations before arresting corrupt persons. Magu spoke at the National Open Government Partnership retreat taking place in Kaduna. The EFCC boss dismissed reports that the commission has been selective in its fight against corruption. He said, “I’m... Read More

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October 20, 2016

EFCC Ibadan office recovers N57m in 10 months

The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered the sum of N57m. The Zonal Head, Mr. Akanniyene Ezinma made the disclosure today October 20, 2016 at a maiden media briefing in the Commission’s office at Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan. According to him ”the Ibadan Zonal office was established... Read More

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September 20, 2016

Magu confirms EFCC is investigating Patience Jonathan

The Chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the anti-graft agency is investigating former first lady, Patience Jonathan, The Punch reports. Magu made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday while responding to questions from journalists after an interactive session with the commission’s external lawyers and civil society organisations. He said, “We are on it... Read More

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September 19, 2016

Patience Jonathan gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum, threatens N5bn suit

Former first lady Patience Jonathan has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a fourteen-day ultimatum to unfreeze her accounts or face a five billion naira lawsuit, The Nation reports. Mrs. Jonathan issued the threat on Monday in a letter issued by her attorneys, First Law Solicitors and signed by its Senior Partner, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere and addressed... Read More

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September 2, 2016

EFCC: Group wants Magu sacked over ‘corrupt practices’

The Coalition of Nigerian Youths for Change Initiative (CNTCI) on Friday called for the sack of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu over N43 million apartment upgrade. According to Leadership Newspapers, the group’s National Coordinator, Oladimeji Ayo said allegations that Magu awarded Air Commodore Mohammed Umar (Retd.) N43 million contract... Read More

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September 2, 2016

How we treat detained suspects at the EFCC – Magu explains

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Thursday said the Commission does not torture suspects. He said the agency conducts its investigations by dealing with facts and figures which it calls on suspects to tender a form of explanation. According to Magu, the Commission has secured over 45 convictions in... Read More