D’banj Arrested & Detained by ICPC for alleged N-power fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) confirmed on Wednesday the arrest and detention of Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, otherwise known by his stage name D’Banj over the investigation of fraud associated with the N-powe Programe. The N-Power is a scheme established by President Muhammadu Buhari on 8th June, 2016, to address the

Delta youths protest against EFCC turns Bloody (video)

Scores of youths in Delta State on Tuesday protested against the arrest and detention of some youths in the State by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Operatives of the anti-graft agency had stormed Warri last week and reportedly arrested no fewer than 95 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were reportedly nabbed at

EFCC arrests 2 siblings, 24 others in Ibadan

EFCC Some minutes ago just made an arrest of 26 suspect to internet fraudulent activities in ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. As a matter of fact,The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that among those arrested were two siblings

EFCC arraigns Cubana manager over $164,000 fraud

The Economics and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC on Wednesday arraigned a manager with Cubana Group, Lucky Uchechukwu Ndukwe, for an offence bordering on conspiracy to launder and money laundering. Ndukwe, known better as Cubana  Prime Minister, was arraigned alongside one Precious Omonkhoa Ofure before Justice Justice O.A. Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in

Buhari govt makes u-turn, awards Tompolo multi-billion pipeline protection contract

President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has awarded Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, a pipeline surveillance contract. The former militant leader was the Commander of the defunct Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND). The deal is described as a renewal as Tompolo got a similar deal during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The government and the

Mompha accuses EFCC of blackmail, intimidation

Social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, known as Mompha, has reacted to being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as he accused the agency of blackmail and intimidation. The PUNCH had reported on June 30 2022 that Mompha’s absence stalled his alleged N6 billion money laundering trial before Justice Mojisola Dada of the

EFCC declares Mompha wanted for alleged fraud, money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, better known as Mompha, wanted. The anti-graft agency, in a tweet, urged members of the public with information on his whereabouts to speak up. Among other offences, the EFCC said Mompha is wanted for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities, false asset declaration

Okorocha Sues Malami, EFCC, Demands ₦1bn Damages

Former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, has sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged breach of his fundamental human rights. Operatives of the EFCC had arrested Okorocha last Tuesday, after over six hours of laying siege to his Maitama Abuja home.