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EFCC swoops on Port Harcourt, arrests 33 in major internet fraud crackdown
The arrests occurred during a sting operation in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt, following credible intelligence linking…
EFCC versus Yahaya Bello: Victim or villain?
Has Yahaya Bello ever heard of Solon and Croesus or has he read Herodotus’s “Histories”, which records the story? I…
Kogi group urges Tinubu to intervene in Yahaya Bello’s face off with EFCC
During a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, the coordinator of the wing, Comrade Agada Akowe, emphasized that this request…
Lawyers blast IGP, DSS for shielding Yahaya Bello from EFCC arrest
Commenting on the ongoing case between the EFCC and the former governor on Monday, the experts pointed to the lack…
Yahaya Bello’s conduct and his lack of probable cause
The fresh charge filed before a federal high court in Abuja borders on alleged criminal breach of trust to the…
EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Sokoto
“This recent crackdown is part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud across Nigeria,” Oyewale stated.
EFCC arrests 13 students of Usmanu Danfodio University
Operatives of the Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested thirteen (13) suspected internet…
How I converted N3.1bn to $15.8m for Gabriel Suswam – BDC operator
Suswan is being tried alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia for laundering the N3.1 billion alleged to be…
EFCC nabs ex-Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku over N27bn fraud allegation
Ishaku remains in EFCC custody as of Friday night. Although the details of the charges remain confidential, the case is…
EFCC vs ‘Kogi’s Siamese Twins’
In real life, those who know the Tate brothers who are famous social media influencers, admire their loyalty to each…
N80.2 billion drama: Where is Yahaya Bello?
A school of thought attributed EFCC's poor handling of the visit to the effects of spiritual forces through prayers, juju,…
EFCC witness unveils massive dollar payments in Kogi’s N3bn money laundering trial
Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Abdullahi revealed that on one occasion, Abba Daudu, the second…
Ododo faces EFCC scrutiny: Shielding Bello may lead to legal consequences
In a statement released by the anti-graft agency, the EFCC called on individuals, including current Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo,…
Witness links ex-power minister to 13 suspicious transfers from Mambilla power project account
Kweido who spoke while being led in evidence in court by Adeyinka Olumide Fusika, SAN, narrated how investigation by the…
‘Haters you won’ – Bobrisky shares suicide note amid prison saga
Social media influencer and socialite, Bobrisky regained his freedom on August 5, 2024, after spending six months in incarceration for…
EFCC fires back: ‘Yahaya Bello should defend himself in court, not play the victim’
According to the EFCC, Bello’s claim that he was targeted for assassination following efforts to arrest him at the Kogi…
Activists slam Kogi Governor Ododo for allegedly shielding Bello from EFCC
A prominent lawyer, Adeyemi Sulaimon, condemned Ododo’s actions, stating that the governor is violating the very laws he swore to…
Yahaya Bello’s wrong and crook Drama at EFCC door
For Ododo, it was a gameplan to quickly release his former boss to the antigraft agency and get the hook…
EFCC warns skit makers over unauthorised use of operational accoutrements
" Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorised use of the accoutrements of the Commission
Kogi Lawmakers under fire: Accusations against EFCC boss frivolous – Lawyers, activists
Social critic Chief Gani Kayode Balogun, popularly known as GKB, lamented the development, criticizing the legislators for calling for the…
September 25: Yahaya Bello’s new opportunity to surrender
By showing up to the his plea before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Bello may just…
Credit Corp boss applauds Tinubu on N50 billion fund
He stated this in Abuja on Thursday, September 19, 2024, while on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of…
Outrage as EFCC cracks down on vote-buyers in Edo governorship election
Some residents insisted that the arrests were an attempt to suppress their voting rights and claimed they were being singled…
EFCC nabs 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele…
Sporadic gunfire as EFCC launches night operation to arrest Yahaya Bello
According to a statement released by the Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, the operatives arrived in an aggressive manner, allegedly…
Confusion at EFCC: Yahaya Bello’s Media Team claims he was present
Michael's statement read: “Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello to the EFCC…
Update: Yahaya Bello not in EFCC custody
"Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, is in the holding facility of the…
EFCC: 61% of parents aware of their children’s involvement in ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’
He said: “In the EFCC, our mandate is very wide. Recently, we keep hearing that it is just “Yahoo Yahoo”…
Five Chinese men land in EFCC custody over Illegal mining
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement on Sunday that the Chinese men were arrested…
Enugu fraudster Okwudili Joseph jailed for cybercrime
According to the charge, Joseph impersonated Jim Warren, a gas detection specialist from the United States, in a fraudulent scheme…