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...
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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),...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the commission is ready to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in tackling illegal mining and non-payment of royalties by miners in Kwara. The Zonal Commander, Ilorin Zonal Command of the commission, Mr Michael Nzekwe, said...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has issued two weeks ultimatum to the Governor Bala Mohammed led administration to reverse the lease of Zaranda and Wikki Hotels and the sale of some companies in the state. The opposition party in the state...
The Kwara Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Friday reiterated its commitment to partner with sister security agencies in the fight against crime and corruption. The state commandant of the corps, Mr Muhammed Ibrahim, reiterated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the...
The Economics and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Command, on Wednesday, arraigned a manager with Cubana Group, Lucky Uchechukwu Ndukwe before a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State. The suspect, popularly known as Cubana Prime Minister was arraigned for an offence bordering on conspiracy to launder...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday called on automobile dealers in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital to ensure compliance with extant laws and regulations requiring registration and certification of their businesses by the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUM). The...
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says it did not spend N18.9 billion on bush clearing contract during COVID-19 lockdown. The Director of Information in the ministry, Dr Joel Oruche, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The ministry was reacting to a publication...
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public accounts, Mr. Wole Oke has disclosed how the Ministry of Agriculture spent N18.9 billion on bush clearing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Mr. Oke said the ministry disclosed this while responding to a probe on how it spent N18.9 billion....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Following the alleged financial fraud of N109bn hanging on the neck of the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, and other suspected partners in crime, the Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has written the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to...
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says it will not shield any youth corps member who falls short of the law. The warning is contained in a statement issued by the scheme’s Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa on Saturday in Abuja. The warning is in reaction...
By LAKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command on Saturday said it has arrested seven persons suspected to be internet fraudsters otherwise known as “ahoo-Yahoo” at a hotel close to a popular mall in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Among...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Friday launched ‘Crude Theft Monitoring Applications’ to curb oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch held in Abuja on the sideline of the signing of renewed Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) agreements between...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Aisha Alkali Wakil, a.k.a Mama Boko Haram, alongside Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyede on a three count charge of conspiracy and stealing of public funds to the tune...
A Kwara High Court in Ilorin on Thursday convicted one Christopher Adetuberu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, for offences bordering on internet fraud. The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction. The Presiding Judge, Justice...
An FCT High Court on Wednesday adjourned until Oct 4 trial of suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, and three others for alleged N109.5 billion fraud. Other defendants are Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) charged...