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Olisa Metuh’s trial continues as he arrives court, again, in handcuffs
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has arrived a Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial. As with his previous appearances…
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Dokpesi arraigned for money laundering, remanded in EFCC custody
Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings…
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FG slams Dokpesi with 6-count money laundering charge
Former Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has been slammed with a 6-count charge of money laundering and other financial offences by the Federal Government. Dokpesi, who was arrested by…
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FG files money laundering charges against Sambo Dasuki, requests secret trial
A new charge of money laundering has been filed by the Federal Government against the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd). The added charge was filed at…
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5 things Diezani has been accused of in the past 5 years
Former minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has a regular feature in the news of late, over her arrest in London, for a money laundering case. But this is not the first…
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How passenger was nabbed with $34,000 in Lagos airport
A passenger, Ozoh Ikenna was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)Lagos for trying to smuggle 23 wraps containing $34,000 to Brazil. …
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Diezani reportedly stuck in London till April 2016
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has reportedly been restricted from leaving the United Kingdom where she is to be tried till April 2016. Diezani, who was recently arrested and released…
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How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife
A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. Ojo- who is being detained at the Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta- is in trouble for penning a…
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Toyin Saraki ‘was overwhelmed’ during EFCC interrogation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly said Toyin Saraki was 'thoroughly overwhelmed' by their knowledge of her alleged links to a money laundering case in Kwara state. Sahara…
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EFCC arraigns Oronsaye for money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Head of Service of the Federal Government, Stephen Oronsaye, for fraud and money laundering before a federal high court…
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Saraki says allegations that he laundered money are ‘negative lies’
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said he will not be distracted by "negative lies" being reported about him on some online media platforms. Saraki, who says that the reports…
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Ex-Imo Governor arraigned on 3 counts of money laundering
Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has been arraigned on three counts of money laundering. Ohakim was arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High…
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Shocked EFCC vows to challenge Fani-Kayode’s acquittal
Following the acquittal of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, by a Federal High Court in Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has vowed to challenge the ruling. Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia,…
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How Fani-Kayode got acquitted by a Federal High Court
After years of his trial being in court, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been discharged and acquitted of money laundering charges by a Federal High Court in Lagos. Fani-Kayode's…
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Fani-Kayode will know whether (or not) he’d go to jail by June 18
by Ranti Joseph A Federal High Court in Lagos fixed June 18 for judgment in the trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, charged with money laundering. Justice…
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Transparency Int’l wants Nigeria to prosecute money launderers
by Ranti Joseph Transparency International on Thursday has called on Nigeria and other governments across the world to, along with their security agencies, combine forces to put an end to…
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N670 million withdrawn illegally as Kano DISCO accused of money laundering as BPE sale gets messier
by Godwin Akanfe It appears there has been some money laundering attempt at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, managed by Sahelian Energy. Last month the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission probed…
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#MovingOn: EFCC closes case against Femi Fani-Kayode
by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly closed its case in the protracted trial of Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister who was charged with…
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Why N446.3 billion money laundering charge against Abacha was dropped
by 'Jola Sotubo The Presidency has dropped money laundering charges against Mohammed Abacha, son of late dictator, Sani Abacha after a deal was made to recover a sum of $227m…
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Money laundering: Football legend, Pele’s son sentenced to 33 years in prison
by Oge Okonkwo Son of Brazilian football legend Pele has been sentenced to 33 years in jail for money laundering. 43-year-old Edinho whose real name is Edson Cholbi do Nascimento,…
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Man arrested in Lagos for opening 25 accounts in the same bank (PICTURED)
by 'Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos is in the custody of the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police Force after it was revealed that he had opened 25…
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Opinion: We must take a closer look at these Confab delegates
by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye Instead of Ladoja, Alamesgia, Odili, Bode Goerge etc going to CONFAB, why not recall Ibori from Prison to lead the talk? While not wake Lawrence Anini…
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Alkasim Abdulkadir: Benue – Sewing the seams on these pockets of violence (Y! FrontPage)
by Alkasim Abdulkadir In a nation already struggling to feed itself and reduce dependency on food imports, the crisis faced by farmers in Benue State is in no way a good…
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Femi Aribisala: Nigeria cannot survive without the Igbos
by Femi Aribisala Even the bitterest adversaries of the Igbo cannot but admit that, as a people, they are very resourceful and ingenious. Indeed, this has often been the cause…
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YNaija Editorial: Sanusi made things messy, but his removal is not acceptable
by Our Editors The federal government based its decision to suspend the governor on the damning report by the little-known agency called the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. While announcing…
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Opinion: Why Pres. Jonathan must protect Gov. Shettima
by Zainab Suleiman Okino With Sanusi and other examples, Governor Shettima’s criticism of the government’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgents’ renewed boldness and wanton killing in the North East…
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Don’t get it twisted: Sanusi is still the CBN governor – Jonathan
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said that the suspended Lamido Sanusi was still the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The president said Sanusi would only…
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Money laundering: Why Ibori will complete his prison term in the UK
by 'Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong…
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PDP crisis: 20 out of 24 Kwara lawmakers defect to APC
by Oke Efagene The exodus of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the oppositon All Progressives Congress (APC), seems to be far from over. Out of the…
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‘Most politicians are in it for what they can get’ – Pres. Jonathan plays Captain Obvious
by Oge Okonkwo In a sincere admission, President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that many politicians are in politics for want of what the system can do them. President Jonathan…
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