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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 8, 2016

Why we arrested ex-Gov. Audu’s son – Police

A spokesperson for the police in Kogi state have given reasons why Mohammed Audu, son of late governor of the state and other members of the family were arrested, Premium Times reports. According to the source simply identified as ASP Ovye, the family members were arrested by the police for alleged “culpable homicide, robbery and mischief”.... Read More

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August 10, 2016

EFCC to investigate contracts awarded by National Assembly

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly sent a letter to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani Omolori, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and National Planning over the budget padding scandal and contracts awarded by the National Assembly. According to The Nation, the EFCC had on Tuesday launched full investigation... Read More

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EFCC ‘investigates Akpabio over N108bn loot’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigations into the allegations that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, now Senate Minority leader, Goodswill Akpabio looted N108 billion during his tenure between 2007 and 2015. According to the Punch, the EFCC has written a letter to five banks asking for information about the finances of... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation

The Lagos state police command, on Thursday, disclosed that it has began a full scale investigation into the #SaveMayowa controversy According to a press statement by the Lagos state police, the state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has ordered for a full investigation into the issue and that the bank account where the said monies... Read More

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27 states to be probed over spending of bailout funds

The House of Representatives, on Thursday July 14, commenced probe of 27 state governments over the application of N689.5bn bailout funds granted them. The decision was taken at the plenary session presided over by Speaker, Yakubu Dogara after Hon. Sunday Karimi, sponsored the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance. Karimi, in the motion,... Read More

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State governors dragged to ICC over salary arrears

Human rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a petition against Nigerian state governors owing workers several months worth of salaries. The petition, which was filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC), is asking the ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, to investigate and “bring to justice” those responsible for the nonpayment of salaries... Read More

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FBI recommends no charges against Hillary Clinton

The Federal Bureau of Intelligence, FBI on Tuesday said that it would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State but that Clinton and her aides were “extremely careless” handling classified information. FBI Director James Comey made this known as he said there... Read More

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The Nigerian Army says nobody is plotting coup against President Muhammadu Buhari, as alleged by some militants | YNaija.com

FG secretly investigates and ‘clears’ Army boss, Buratai of corruption [DETAILS]

Following accusations of corruption leveled against the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the federal government is said to have investigated and cleared him of any corrupt practice. According to PR Nigeria, the government has investigated the recent report that Buratai owns properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the investigation showed... Read More

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‘Aisha Buhari not involved in Jefferson bribery scandal’ – Ibrahim Lamorde

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, on Tuesday, confirmed that the ‘Aisha Buhari’ that was linked to the bribery scandal involving U.S. Congressman, Williams Jefferson, is not the President’s wife. Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, had in statement issued on Monday alleged that the Aisha Buhari named in the scandal... Read More

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‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor

Former Governor of Niger State, Aliyu Babangida, is unperturbed by the decision of his successor, Sani Bello, to investigate his tenure in government. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Babangida said it is absolutely necessary for Bello to probe him while stressing that it is far from a witch hunt. “I am under investigation.... Read More

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Why we freeze accounts of people under investigation – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed why it places an embargo on the accounts of individuals who are under investigation. Explaining the rationale behind the freezing of accounts, Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC, in a statement on Monday, said “freezing of accounts suspected of being used for commission of... Read More

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‘In the next few months, we should see some changes’ – VP Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that releasing the names of treasury looters “may jeopardize ongoing investigations.” Nigerians reacted with dissatisfaction when the federal government released the figures of cash and assets recovered from looters but ailed to reveal the names of those who embezzled the funds. Speaking during a meeting with a... Read More

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‘I’m being investigated’ | Goodluck Jonathan opens up on corruption, Nigeria’s economy

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he is being investigated by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday, Jonathan said corruption has been prevalent in Nigeria since the country got independence. He however, noted that his much-maligned administration fought the scourge of corruption “very well” while adding... Read More

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Accounts of Fani-Kayode’s ‘Jonathan campaign colleagues’, frozen by EFCC

As part of an investigation into the Goodluck Jonathan 2015 presidential campaign funds, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen two bank accounts co-owned by former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, and former Imo State Governor, Achike Undenwa According to the Punch, who spoke to a source privy to... Read More

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‘Some FCT judges have been bought by high-profile suspects’ – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating four Abuja Federal High Court Judges for allegedly frustrating corruption cases brought before them for trial. The judges are said to have issued suspicious injunctions and soft landing for suspects, thus making their courts attractive for suspects seeking to frustrate their cases. According to The... Read More

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#PanamaPapers: EFCC, INTERPOL to investigate Nigerians involved

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened a file on all Nigerians named in the recently revealed Panama Papers international scandal. According to the Punch Newspapers, the EFCC plans to conduct its investigations independently but will collaborate with INTERPOL. It would be recalled that certain highly placed Nigerians, in both the private and public... Read More

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‘Saraki wired over ‎£1.5m to Fortis Bank for purchase of UK property’ – EFCC

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal for alleged false declaration of assets commenced on Tuesday, April 5. As the court convened, the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs presented Michael Wetkas, one of its witnesses before the presiding judge, Danladi Umar, following the insistence of the court that the... Read More

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February 13, 2016

EFCC launches fresh probe into Mu’azu, Anenih, PDP chieftains

It is believed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a fresh investigation into some members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees and the National Working Committee. Punch Newspapers reports that the BoT and NWC of the opposition party are being investigated over N10bn allegedly disbursed by former President Goodluck Jonathan’s... 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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December 11, 2015

$2bn arms funds: Why Okonjo-Iweala must not be exempted from prosecution – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has outrightly called for the prosecution of the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over her role in the alleged diversion of funds meant for the procurement of arms. Oshiomhole says no one should be exempted from prosecution, stressing that all those involved in the mismanagement of arms funds under the... Read More

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December 8, 2015

Ibori to Ribadu: ‘Lying against an enemy must have a limit’

James Ibori, the former governor of Delta state, has described Nuhu Ribadu, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as a terrible liar. Ibori released a statement signed by Tony Eluemunor, through his media office, said it appears Ribadu is back at his game of lies. Ibori’s statement was in reaction to... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

October 26, 2015

How fear of lawsuit forced FG to order Lamorde’s investigation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been instructed by the Federal Ministry of Justice to investigate the alleged diversion of N1trn by the chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Lamorde. George Uboh, Chief Executive Officer of Panic Alert Security Systems, had alleged that Lamorde diverted about N1trn recovered by the anti-graft agency from corrupt... Read More

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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

October 9, 2015

Why Ibrahim Lamorde may be in his final days as EFCC Chairman

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, may not get a second tenure on the job. Lamorde, whose integrity has been called to question, will complete his four-year term in November. Lamorde was named acting chairman of the commission on November 23, 2011, by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, after the sack of Farida... Read More

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August 13, 2015

What happened when Onyeka Onwenu was questioned by ICPC on Monday

Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, was a guest of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Monday, August 10. The Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, honoured the invitation of the ICPC, over the allegation of N17million contract bribe levelled against her. During her visit, Onwenu was interrogated for hours and when her interrogators were... Read More

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Why Buhari must probe Jonathan’s administration – APC

The All Progressives Congress has given several cogent reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari must probe the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The leadership of the APC insist that the revelations of monumental corruption by the immediate past federal government, are too much to disregard the need for a comprehensive investigation. In a statement issued in Abuja... Read More

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7 findings from Police investigation of the Senate forgery scandal

The Police has released a 13-page report following its investigations into the alleged forgery of the 2015 Standing Rules of the Senate. The report contains submissions from seven senators belonging to the National Unity Forum led by Senator Ahmad Lawan. The Senators affirmed that the amendment of the rules was not according to the laid down rules... Read More

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Ekweremadu’s forgery investigation to be made public

The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that they have concluded the investigations into the alleged forgery of Senate rules by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and some principal officers and management of the National Assembly. The Police said on Wednesday that all the persons involved in the controversy had been interrogated and the findings would be made... Read More

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Bishop wants Buhari to investigate CAN, TAN, super-rich Nigerians

by Damilola Jagun Most Revd Josiah Idowu Fearon, Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese of Anglican Diocese, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the Transformational Ambassadors of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria. Fearon also called for the probe of super-rich Nigerians who, during the Jonathan administration, were accused of receiving money for political campaigns. The... Read More

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Obasanjo’s foundation investigated by UK Charity Commission

by Kolapo Olapoju The United Kingdom Charity Commission reveals that it has received several complaints of financial misconduct and conflicts of interest of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation in London. The UKCC’s spokesperson, Sarah Hitchings, informed Punch Newspapers that the commission had also started a broad investigation into the matters because the foundation had violated its regulatory... Read More

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