Tag: efcc
EFCC’s unyielding assault on Corruption: Olukoyede’s tenacious year
Noteworthy cases currently under investigation include those involving former governors Willie Obiano, Yahaya Bello, Abdulfattah Ahmed, and Darius Ishaku, as…
EFCC As Heaven’s Gate Against Corruption
Another is the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele whose Naira "repainting" did not only sink…
Sanwo-Olu accuses EFCC of intimidation, seeks court’s protection after tenure
The governor prayed the court to declare that the incessant harassment, threat of arrest and detention, against him upon the…
Olukoyede: So far so good
Betta Edu, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to alleged…
Seven ex-governors, ministers lead EFCC’s 2024 high-profile prosecutions
Olu Agunloye, another former power minister, is accused of fraudulent contracts in the Mambilla Power Project, amounting to $6 billion.
Ribadu and Olukoyede: Fighting corruption during analog, digital eras
Olukoyede, the only giant in the anti- corruption corridor honoured with the Anti- Graft Accountability Award, clinched the Award for…
Why Lagos didn’t join 19 States in Supreme Court fight against EFCC – AG
Speaking to reporters during the Strategic Stakeholders meeting of the Lagos Ministry of Justice in Ikeja, Pedro revealed that Lagos…
Remi Tinubu highlights dangers of involvement of Nigerian youths in cybercrime
She spoke in a keynote address she delivered at the unveiling of a unv 24- hour Cybercrime Rapid Response Desk…
EFCC unveils cybercrime rapid response service
The unveiling, which was done at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady,…
‘How Enugu fake fertility nurse duped 45 women of N28m’
ount 41 of the charge reads: “That you, Blessing Amaka David-Agwa sometime in 2024 in Enugu, within the jurisdiction of…
EFCC’s future: Supreme Court reserves judgment as 19 States battle for justice
Justice Uwani Abba-Aji reserved judgment in the case filed by Kogi State and ruled that the suits from Osun, Nasarawa,…
How EFCC records had unsettled detractors, corrupt people
The effectiveness of the anticorruption agencies to arrest the dangerous trends of the epidemic of corruption in Nigeria's public and…
EFCC Nets N400bn in historic crackdown on corruption, cybercrime
During this period, EFCC's legal team secured 3,455 convictions, ensuring the agency’s efforts in prosecuting cases yielded tangible results.
EFCC holds national summit on cybercrimes
The summit which is themed: "Alternative to Cyber Crime: Optimizing Cyber Skills for National Development" has the objective of exploring…
N5.78b fraud: EFCC re-arraigns ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed
Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State was on Monday re-arraigned alongside his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, on a 14-count…
Yahaya Bello, Agbakoba and EFCC
Corruption has almost completely destroyed the country. In my view, we should not be seen to be calling for the…
Lagos businessman re-arraigned for alleged tampering with forfeited property
Bosha-Reginald was arraigned before Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos by the Lagos…
Falana tackles Agbakoba on legal status of EFCC
Falana also urged the National Assembly to seize the opportunity provided by the ongoing Constitution Amendment to end the questions…
EFCC Arrests 36 Yahoo boys in Onitsha
The suspects were arrested on October 11, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them with suspected online criminal activities.
EFCC Vs Bello: What does the future hold?
Depending on the trajectory of the investigations, Yahaya Bello may attempt to reposition himself politically. Having run for the presidency…
EFCC opens up on alleged arrest of Enugu broadcaster on air
Ekoh had to be trailed to the Station for an arrest because the nature of the fraudulent dealings necessitated a…
Drama at Enugu Radio Station: EFCC seizes Presenter during live broadcast
According to the statement, armed EFCC officers forcibly removed the presenter and confiscated broadcasting equipment without providing a reason.
EFCC Vs Bello: Prevention and Cure
Going forward, there must be tougher measures to prevent the looting of public funds. Preventing politicians from stealing public funds…
Fraud: EFCC declares businessman Akinduro wanted
The EFCC in a a statement on its X account on Saturday, accuses the businessman of obtaining money under false…
Yahaya Bello’s curious ways
Bello has two serious charges hanging over him, one to the tune of N80 billion, the other N110 billion. He…
Ododo, Yahaya Bello and EFCC: Time to abrogate Section 308 as immunity becomes impunity
Ododo should, therefore stop wasting the precious time, for which Kogites pay heavily, on shielding Bello from the due process…
Ex-Minister Mamman used funds from Mambilla project to purchase properties – Witness
During Wednesday’s proceedings, Kweido, while being led in evidence before Justice James Omotosho by prosecution counsel, Olumide Fusica, SAN said…
Bello: EFCC not a ‘death sentence’
And if I were Ododo, I would go further by letting Bello know that there are many examples he should…
EFCC targets Bello’s ex-aides in corruption probe
However, insiders revealed that the EFCC possessed substantial evidence against Bello, far exceeding what has been filed in the ongoing…
Governors to Supreme Court: Why law establishing EFCC should be voided
A seven-member panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, fixed the date after the states were joined as co-plaintiffs…