The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a presidential hopeful and former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Okorocha, who currently represents Imo West senatorial district in the National Assembly, was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo on Monday in the nation’s capital. Channels Television observed that the
Just in : EFCC Operatives Storm Okorocha’s Abuja Residence (video)
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have surrounded the private residence of a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, Daily Trust has learnt. The house is located at No 3, Nyasa Close, Off Ontario Street. Our correspondent, who is currently at the residence, also observed the presence of armed personnel of
EFCC Arrests Ex-NDDC MD Nsima Ekere Over Alleged N47bn Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Nsima Ekere for alleged diversion of funds to the tune of N47 billion through registered contractors of the agency. This is according to the Commission’s spokesperson Wilson Uwajaren who confirmed it to
EFCC Arrests Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation for N80billion Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80billion (Eighty Billion Naira) only. Read Also : Corruption charged Magu, 5 others get promoted to
Corruption charged Magu, 5 others get promoted to AIG
The Police Service Commission has confirmed the promotion of former Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mustafa Ibrahim Magu as an Assistant Inspector General of Police, along with five others. AIG Magu Ibrahim who is proceeding on retirement, is the most senior in the CP cadre and missed the last two promotions after returning
Litany of Politicians arrested by the EFCC and their situation
Welcome to Nigeria, where EFCC often arrest most past leaders aside the sacred ones who are untouchable. However, those arrests often die a natural death. This issue of EFCC arresting politicians in Nigeria is nothing but a huge joke… Below are the litany of the previous leaders arrested by the EFCC and where they are…
Breaking :EFCC Arrests Willie Obiano at Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arrested former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos. Obiano, who has been on the Commission’s watchlist, was arrested at about 8.30pm. He was reportedly on his way out of the country to Houston, Texas in the United States. More details to
Appeal Court Upholds Final Forfeiture Order Of Diezani’s $40m Worth Of Jewelry
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the final forfeiture order on the $40 million worth of jewellery seized from the premises of the former Minister for Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. Justice Festus Obande, who read the judgment on Friday, held that there was no substance in Alison-Madueke’s bid to overturn the lower court’s
EFCC, Prison Officials Clash Over Custody Of Maina(video)
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) clashed on Monday over custody of former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina after he was handed an eight-year jail sentence. Channels Television observed the drama unfolding as Maina was led out of the court at the close of trial by officers
Obi Cubana released from EFCC custody
Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been released. This comes three days after he was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged money laundering and tax evasion. The Anambra-born club owner was reportedly arrested on Monday afternoon and was granted administrative bail on Tuesday. A source in the