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EFCC Explains Reason For Ex-Speaker, Etteh's Arrest

EFCC Explains Reason For Ex-Speaker, Etteh’s Arrest

May 18, 2022 10:35 am

As part of their moves in putting the records straight with their recent arrests, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has put out an explanation on why they arrested Patricia Etteh, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, over her involvement in a contract awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2011.

According to reports, the former Speaker was picked up yesterday evening by the anti-graft agency over a shady N240m contract awarded by the NDDC and is presently undergoing interrogation at the Abuja office of the EFCC.

Etteh was said to have received N130m through …

Governor Ortom Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actress, Ada Ameh

Gov Ortom Blasts EFCC Over Selective Impunity, Bias

May 13, 2022 12:31 pm

The controversial Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has come out to blast the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC about their method of fighting corruption. The Governor made it clear that the security outfit has a penchant for fighting corruption with a lot of bias and selectiveness.

Governor Ortom made this known on Friday when he received at the Benue Peoples House, a delegation of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 15 participants from the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, on study tour in the state.

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The Governor expressed displeasure over the …

Fire Destroys Trucks At EFCC Exhibit Dump In Port Harcourt

Fire Destroys Trucks At EFCC Exhibit Dump In Port Harcourt

March 16, 2022 5:22 am

An unconfirmed number of trucks parked at a facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has been destroyed by fire. 

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the incident which occurred on Monday morning at an exhibit dump of the anti-graft agency located at Iriebi in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the State happened under yet-to-be-identified circumstances.

EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, made this disclosure on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

‘There was a fire incident at the exhibit dump of the Economic and …

EFCC Breaks Silence On Tape 'Exposing' AGF Malami

Northern Youths Drum Support For EFCC Chair, Bawa

June 18, 2021 2:08 am

The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has appealed to Nigerians to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its Chairman in its fight against all forms of corruption in the country.

The youth assembly described corruption as a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the Nigerian system, slowing down the country’s development despite revenue generated from oil and non-oil sectors therefore must be tackled holistically.

The speaker of the group, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, while briefing newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday explained that the group noted with concern that the country’s image has been destroyed among the comity of nations, …

US: Nigerian Fraudster Invictus Obi Will Be Released 2028

Invictus Jailed For 10 years In US After Pleading Guity

February 16, 2021 10:54 pm

Obinwanne Okeke Popularly known as ‘Invictus’ has been convicted by a court in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The Nigerian scammer was on Tuesday jailed for 10 years for a computer-based fraud scheme that caused approximately $11 million in known losses to his victims.

According to official documents from the Department of Justice, Eastern District of Virginia, the judgment was pronounced by Chief U.S. District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith.

‘Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that caused a staggering $11 million in losses to his victims,’ said Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. …

$876m Fraud: EFCC Provides More Evidence To Nail Malabu Oil

$876m Fraud: EFCC Provides More Evidence To Nail Malabu Oil

October 28, 2020 5:59 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an additional proof of evidence against Malabu Oil & Gas.

It was tendered before Justice I. E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The company is being accused of alleged money laundering to the tune of $USD 875,740,000.

EFCC re-arraigned Malabu, Aliyu Abubakar and six others on September 8.

On Tuesday, Bala Sanga, the prosecution counsel, mentioned the presence of Prosecution Witness One (PW1), Temitope Erinlomo in court.

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The prosecution concluded its evidence-in-chief with the PW1 on …

Omokore Bought Vehicles For Akwa Ibom Senator – EFCC Witness

Omokore Bought Vehicles For Akwa Ibom Senator – EFCC Witness

October 20, 2020 10:10 am

Kakwagh Ngunan, a prosecution witness in the money laundering trial of Senator Bassey Albert by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has narrated how the lawmaker, as Commissioner for Finance in Akwa Ibom, allegedly received vehicles as gift from Jide Omokore.

Omokore’s companies were said to have executed over N3 billion contracts for the government.

The EFCC is prosecuting Albert before Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital.

He is accused of involvement in offences bordering on money laundering and being in possession of six vehicles worth N204million, allegedly given to …

‘Oshiomhole Must Be Investigated Over Misappropriation Of Fund’

‘Oshiomhole Must Be Investigated Over Misappropriation Of Fund’

October 16, 2020 1:16 pm

A group under the aegis of Concerned Edo Citizens, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to begin investigation into alleged impunity and corruption perpetrated by the Adams Oshiomhole’s administration in the construction and procurement of equipment for Edo Specialist Hospital.

Armed with placards bearing inscriptions like ‘#End Corruption now,’ ‘#End Impunity now,’ the group in a peaceful protest to the Benin zonal office of the EFCC on Friday, said they decided to remind the anti-graft agency to probe the circumstances that led to the alleged misappropriation of funds running into billions of naira.

Teddy Osagunywenwan who …

internet kingpin on FBI’s watchlist Felix Okpoh surrenders

Internet Kingpin On FBI’s Watchlist, Felix Okpoh Surrenders

September 22, 2020 12:04 pm

Suspected internet fraudster on watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Felix Osilama Okpoh has surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He was declared wanted by the EFCC as he is on the watchlist of the FBI for his alleged involvement in a $6 million internet fraud.

The EFCC has thus begun investigation into his involvement in the scam.

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A statement issued by the EFCC said Okpoh, alongside Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh, Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Abiola Ayorinde Kayode and Nnamdi Orson Benson, had been declared wanted …

Edo - Bankers placed on high alert 10 days to election (1)

Edo: Bankers Placed On High Alert 10 Days To Election

September 9, 2020 12:38 pm

The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has asked Compliance officers of banks in the city to be on the look out for suspicious transactions ahead of the September 19 Edo governorship election.

Speaking during a meeting with the compliance officers in Benin on Tuesday, Benin Zonal Office head of the EFCC, Muhtar Bello asked the bankers to be on alert as politicians may want to use banks for illicit transactions before, during and after the elections.

“Once the transaction is above the stipulated threshold, you have …

Salami Panel Denies Issuing ‘Interim Report’ On Magu

Salami Panel Denies Issuing ‘Interim Report’ On Magu

August 31, 2020 3:55 am

The suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said that the purported interim report of his probe did not emanate from the Presidential Panel.

Lawyer to Magu, Wahab Shittu, disclosed this in a statement made on Sunday.

He quoted Chairman of the panel, Justice Ayo Salami, as ruling on his application against the media report.

Magu was arrested on Monday, July 6, 2020, and dragged before the panel.

Read Also: Sagay Faults Buhari’s Panel Probing Magu, Says They Are All Accusers

Sunday, August 29 marked 55 days from the date of Magu’s …

EFCC Begins Probe Of Buhari’s Minister, Akpabio, Pondei

EFCC Begins Probe Of Buhari’s Minister, Akpabio, Pondei

August 20, 2020 5:29 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into various corruption allegations against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC’s Interim Management Committee, IMC Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei.

A letter addressed to a civil society group, Foundation for True Freedom and Good Governance, led by activist, Deji Adeyanju gave an indication of the probe.

The Deji Adeyanju-led group had demanded that the anti-corruption agency investigate Akpabio and Pondei over allegations of corruption at the NDDC.

Read Also: Breakdown Of How Pondei, Others Shared ₦5bn During Lockdown

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