By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Toluwani Famotemi, a Disc Jockey (DJ) for allegedly impersonating a Nigerian hip-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in...
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has awarded the sum of N540 million in damages to Prophet Emmanuel Omale against a commercial bank over alleged negligence and defamation. Justice Yusuf Halilu on Tuesday held that the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) breached its fiduciary duty...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has commended the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against illegal mining and non-payment of royalties to the Federal Government from the state. The Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, stated this...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 2 siblings and 24 others for internet-related fraudulent activities in Ibadan. The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday issued in Ibadan. He said that the suspects...
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Wednesday, revoked the N100 million bail granted to the Briton, James Nolan, a director in the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID). Justice Ahmed Mohammed, in a ruling, issued a bench warrant against Nola. Justice Mohammed ordered that the British national should...
A Federal High Court in Sokoto on Wednesday ordered that a Director in the Sokoto State Commodity Board, Hassan Bello, be remanded in correction centre for alleged N1.3 million employment scam. Justice Ahmad Mahmud, gave the order following a not guilty plea to advance free fraud entered by Bello....
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja for an arrest warrant against a Briton, James Nolan, a director in the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID). Counsel for the EFCC, Bala Sanga, told Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused granting an application by Mrs Seinya Luku-Briggs, Chairman, Board of Directors, Moni Pulo Limited, to vacate the EFCC’s warrant of arrest to probe her. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that it was the duty of the anti-graft agency to...
An Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos on Thursday sentenced a Lagos-based prophet, Cletus Ilongwo, to seven years imprisonment for defrauding his church member of N59.7 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ilongwo, the Presiding Pastor of the Power of the Holy Ghost Evangelical Ministry, was...
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced Ayodeji Oluokun, an assistant pastor of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, to two years imprisonment for issuing 1.6 million dollar dud cheque. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oluokun was...
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on stakeholders particularly law enforcement agencies, to support the anti-graft crusade of the commission. The EFCC Zonal Commander, Mr Michael Nzekwe, made the appeal during a familiarization visit to the Customs Area Comptroller in Kwara,...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared a Nigerian-based fraudster, Chidozie Collins Obasi, wanted for defrauding the New York Government out of more than $30 million. $30 million. According to a statement from the U.S Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Chidozie Collins...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The EFCC, Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in...
Staff members of the Ogun House of Assembly and lawmakers on Friday welcomed back the Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, to the assembly after his travail with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the speaker was ushered into his office by the...
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted bail to the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, in the sum of N300m with two sureties in like sum. Justice Daniel Osiagor on Tuesday granted bail following no objections from the EFCC. thye Speaker...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Sunday Adepoju, owner of the popular De Rock Club in Ibadan and 21 others over alleged internet-related fraud. The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday....
Forensic Audit report has revealed that N11.9 billion of public funds were carted away from the treasury of Kwara between 2011 and 2019 without any lawful tie to any project or programme. The forensic audit report has revealed, amid other mind-boggling revelations, of alleged malfeasance within the period.N11.9bn stolen...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested nine (9) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Abuja. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Voque Hotel in the Mararaba Area of Abuja for alleged involvement...
Big Brother Naija star Nengi has reportedly lost her expensive range rover car. It was gathered that the car was allegedly confiscated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because it is a proceed of crime. According to Legit NG, the ponzi scheme owner was arrested and it...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has committed to strengthening the existing partnership with NYSC to ensure free, fair and credible 2023 general elections. EFCC Secretary, Mr George Ekpungu, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy call on the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC),...