The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has sealed a mansion allegedly belonging to a former Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Henry Ogiri. The commission in a statement said was seized as part of investigation into the alleged N3bn scam involving George Turnah, a godson to former President Goodluck Jonathan. It... Read More

EFCC, fraid, mansin, N3bn, NDDC director, seals

April 25, 2017

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EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu with an alleged N3bn fraud, Punch reports. Aliyu was charged alongside the 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Umar Nasko. It was learnt that the charges had been filed before... Read More

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Babangida Aliyu, charges, EFCC, Fraud, N3bn

March 28, 2017

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Court strikes out Andrew Yakubu’s N1bn suit against EFCC, AGF

by Dolapo Adelana Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a N1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. The former GMD had sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of... Read More

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Andrew Yakubu, EFCC, Lawsuit, N1bn, N3bn, nnpc

February 4, 2017

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Navy destroys N3bn illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy said it has destroyed 40 illegal refineries, equipment and petroleum products. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. James Oluwole, disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Saturday at the conclusion of the first phase of “Operation River Sweep I.” Oluwole said the destroyed items are valued at N3bn in a... Read More

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February 1, 2017

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Fayemi sues Fayose’s aides for libel

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has sued Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for Governor Ayodele Fayose, to court for alleged libel. Fayemi joined a member of the Ekiti House of Assembly, Dr. Samuel Omotoso to the suit which he filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Fayemi is seeking payment... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, Kayode Fayemi, Libel suit, N3bn