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Senators pay solidarity visit to Obanikoro, others in EFCC custody
In a show of solidarity, some Senators on Tuesday visited the former minister of Aviation, Femi-Fani Kayode, Musiliu Obanikoro, ex-FCT minister, Bala Muhammed and former Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati. Four…
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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…
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EFCC to arraign Obanikoro in November
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started plans to arraign former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, Punch reports. Obanikoro has been in the agency's custody since…
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Family members, associates seek Obanikoro’s release from EFCC custody
The family and associates of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro have started raising N100m to facilitate his release from detention, Punch reports. A source told the news…
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$550 million, N2.23 billion… | 5 numbers that mattered this week
$550 million - What former billionaire and entrepreneur, Femi Otedola is now worth after his company, Forte Oil's share prices dropped to a one-year low of N142, according to Forbes.…
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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. Stop the use of threats, disparaging comments – Avengers tell Buhari The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has said…
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Obanikoro to remain in EFCC custody pending completion of probe
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro will remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) throughtout the weekend, Punch reports. According to the news…
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‘Obanikoro gave Fayose $5.377m in my presence’ – Aluko
A former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti, Tope Aluko says he was present when former Minister of state for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro handed Ekiti governor Ayodele…
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Alleged confession: Obanikoro has been compromised – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said former minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has been compromised, after his alleged confession to the Economic and Fianacial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
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Reply Fayose’s suit in 7 days, court orders EFCC, ICPC
Following a motion filed to stop the probe into finances of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s administration, an High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt…
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How I transferred N1.2bn from Obanikoro’s son account – Bank official
Fresh revelations have started surfacing about the N4.7bn allegedly received by former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro from the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, during the…
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‘I personally gave N1.2bn to Obanikoro’
More revelations have been made regarding the alleged N4.7bn money laundering scandal involving a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. An official of Diamond Bank, Damola Otuyalo, has…
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How Obanikoro moved N1.2bn to Fayose – Aide
Head of security to Former Minister of Defence (State) Musiliu Obanikoro’s has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) how his principal moved funds to Ekiti State for the…
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N1.3bn fraud: Omisore released, makes deal with EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday released a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore. Omisore was released 19 days after his arrest having met bail conditions. The…
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Arms scandal: EFCC appeals Fayose’s aide’s bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has resolved to appeal the ruling of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, which, on Thursday, granted bail to Abiodun Agbele. Agbele is believed…
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EFCC freezes Obanikoro’s daughter’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has frozen an account belonging to Shalewa Obanikoro, the daughter of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro. According to EFCC…
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EFCC uncovers fresh details in probe of Fayose
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has uncovered fresh details in the alleged corruption case against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his associate, Abiodun Agbele. Agbele,…
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EFCC grills pilot who flew Fayose’s alleged N1.2bn cash
Captain Ahmed Borodo, the pilot whose plane was allegedly chartered by a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, to transport N1.219bn to Governor Ayodele Fayose has been…
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‘My wife was never arrested, she was invited’ – Obanikoro
Following reports that his wife was quizzed by the Department of State Security, former Minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has released a statement reacting to it. In the statement, Obanikoro…
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Obanikoro responds to EFCC home invasion with N100m lawsuit
Former Minister of State for Defence, Muslius Obanikoro has filed a N100 million lawsuit against the Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Lagos over the alleged infringement of…
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[UPDATE] Obanikoro’s sons invited by EFCC for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited for questioning, Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro - the sons of a former minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The Lagos homes…
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Obanikoro’s homes raided by EFCC, vehicles and watches carted away
The Lagos homes of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, were on Tuesday, raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Obanikoro's residences which were raided are his private…
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Proud dads! Mohammed Indimi & Musiliu Obanikoro pose for graduation pictures
Founder of Oriental Energy, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi and Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro posed for photo ops with their families recently during a graduation ceremony. The two fathers…
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Omokore’s car gifts: EFCC to bring in Obanikoro, Adamu Mu’azu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is gearing to invite the former Minister of State for Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro and the former Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Adamu Mu'azu for questioning.…
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‘I have houses in US, UK… but I never received arms funds’ – Obanikoro’s son
Following the allegations of involvement in the arms funds fraud, Gbolahan Obanikoro, a son of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, says he never received any…
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Arms deal probe: EFCC traces N4.75bn to Musiliu Obanikoro’s sons
The Economic and Finanacial Crimes Commission has traced the sum of N4.75bn to a Diamond Bank account, owned by Silva McNamara Limited. Gbolahan and Babajide Obanikoro, two sons of the…
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We hear Jonathan, Sambo, Obanikoro, others will leave Nigeria after May 29
by Kolapo Olapoju According Punch Newspapers, President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and several ministers have concluded plans to travel abroad shortly after the May 29 inauguration of a Buhari's government. It…
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Obanikoro has been fingered as the man behind PDP crisis in Lagos
by Kolapo Olapoju Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro has been named as the man allegedly responsible for the brewing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos state.…
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Nigeria did not recall its ambassador to South Africa | According to Obanikoro, this is what happened
by Kolapo Olapoju Musiliu Obanikoro, the Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, has denied reports that Nigeria has recalled its High Commissioner to South Africa, over the spate of xenophobic attacks…
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Obanikoro says Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks will be compensated
by Ranti Joseph Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II, Musiliu Obanikoro, says that citizens affected by the xenophobic attacks in South Africa will be compensated. Since the attacks started…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy