Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, remanded Aliyu Bello, a nephew to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and one Dauda Sulaiman in prison pending the fulfillment of their bail conditions. They were remanded upon arraignment alongside one Abdulsalami Hudu, Cahier of Kogi State House Administration ( now at large) on
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
Three Nigerian Governors Hoarded Billions Of Naira In Houses – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it is monitoring at least three serving governors who hoarded billions of naira in various houses. The development follows the announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, that it will redesign some naira notes. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the new design and issues will be
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.