BREAKING: Okorocha Cries Out Again, Asks Court To Compel EFCC To Release Him On Bail

Okorocha Cries Out Again, Asks Court To Compel EFCC To Release Him On Bail. The ex-Imo State governor asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately release him on bail. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal … Read more

EDITORIAL: The Impropriety Of EFCC-Okorocha Tango In Abuja

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The drama that played out in the Abuja residence of the erstwhile governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha leaves much to be desired and exposes the penchant of the elite to see themselves as untouchable. It was like a movie scene as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid a siege … Read more

Court Jails Kwara Poly Student 2 Years For Internet Fraud

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The prosecutor told the court that the investigation conducted revealed that Oyedotun had in his possession over ₦21 million…  The defendant had a Toyota Camry car, which he purchased using his mother’s name EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over ₦23.3bn Fraud Okorocha Home Invasion: … Read more

Commotion As EFCC Finally Arrests Okorocha

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Okorocha, who is running for President under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, accused the agency of holding him hostage in his own home He also claimed that the EFCC did not produce an arrest warrant when he requested to see one EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC … Read more

Okorocha Home Invasion: We’ve No Option Than To Arrest APC Aspirant – EFCC

EFCC's Statement Came After Okorocha Said The Invasion Will Prevent Him From Being Screen As APC Presidential Aspirant

EFCC’s Statement Came After Okorocha Said The Invasion Will Prevent Him From Being Screen As APC Presidential Aspirant Anti-graft Agency Says Okorocha Jumped Bail And Is Evading Arrest EDITOR’S PICK: EFCC Is Holding Me Hostage, I Might Miss My Presidential Screening – Okorocha Cries Out 2023: APC Says Okorocha Is Not Its Member 2023: APC … Read more

EFCC Is Holding Me Hostage, I Might Miss My Presidential Screening – Okorocha Cries Out

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Okorocha disclosed that his next line of action will be to hold a press conference, adding that the EFCC cannot stop the press from entering his compound Operatives of the anti-graft agency stormed Okorocha’s residence on Tuesday,  barricading it…  EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens … Read more

BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS]

Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him. The anti-graft agency urged Okorocha a presidential aspirant under APC to submit himself for arrest or honour a long-standing invitation to their office. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens Up On Health Status 2023: PDP Reveals Delegates … Read more

JUST IN: EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over N23.3bn Fraud

EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over N23.3bn Fraud. They were arraigned on 25 counts bordering on misappropriation and receiving fraudulent proceeds. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens Up On Health Status 2023: PDP Reveals Delegates Eligible For Primaries EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic … Read more

Nwabuoku Steps In To Replace Suspended Ahmed Idris As Accountant General

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Nwabuoku’s appointment was conveyed in a letter dated May 20th, 2022 and signed by Aliyu Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance…  His appointment followed the suspension of Ahmed Idris who is being investigated for allegedly stealing ₦80 billion EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens … Read more

EFCC Secures Order To Detain Accountant General For More Days

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An EFCC official disclosed that the legal department of the commission secured the order within 24 hours after Idris was arrested in Kano He explained that they have been relying on the order to keep him in their custody pending the conclusion of their investigation EDITOR’S PICK  Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC … Read more

EFCC Discovers Several Properties Linked To Suspended Accountant General

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An anonymous source in the EFCC disclosed that the properties traced to Idris are located in Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Dubai and London From all indications, these properties were purchased while Idris was in office and did not declare them before the Code of Conduct Bureau… EDITOR’S PICK  Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC … Read more

Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud

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The suspension is the latest in the ₦80 billion scandal involving the Accountant General who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday According to the minister, during the suspension period, which is without pay, Idris is not “expected to attend to your place of work or contact any official in … Read more

EFCC Arrests Former House Of Reps Speaker Over Alleged Contract Fraud

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Etteh, who is currently in the custody of the EFCC was arrested over a shady ₦240m contract awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission According to an official of the commission, she has been unable to explain why the firm transferred ₦130m to her out of the money EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion … Read more

You Have No Reason To End Strike If Accountant-General Stole ₦80bn – Omokri Tells ASUU

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He urged ASUU to insist that the Federal Government pays them with the ₦80 billion allegedly stolen by the arrested head of Nigeria’s treasury Nigeria’s accountant-general was arrested on Monday “after failing to honour invitations” by EFCC to respond to the allegations EDITOR’S PICK  Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens … Read more

Accountant General Of The Federation In EFCC Custody Over ₦80bn Fraud

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The EFCC said Idris was arrested after failing to honour the commission’s invitations to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent act  According to the anti-graft agency, the funds were laundered via real estate investments in Kano and Abuja  EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not Fit For President’ – Nigerians React After Atiku Deletes Tweets Condemning Student’s … Read more

PSC Promotes Suspended Ex-EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu To AIG

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According to Ani, Magu was promoted alongside some senior officers at the 15th Plenary Meeting of the commission on Friday  He said aside Magu, seven Commissioners of Police were promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not Fit For President’ – Nigerians React After Atiku Deletes Tweets Condemning Student’s Killing Atiku Deletes … Read more

2023: EFCC Writes INEC, Demands Parties, Aspirants’ Bank Details

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EFCC has asked INEC to furnish it with the bank accounts and other financial details of the political parties  While the ruling APC sold its presidential forms for ₦100m, the main opposition party pegged its forms at ₦40m EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For … Read more

Four Rivers Govt Officials Declared Wanted – EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared four Rivers govt officials wanted for fraud-related offenses. …the officials are identified as a 43-year-old Director of Finance of the Rivers State Government, Fubara Siminayi, Lekia V. Bukpor, Dagogo Rodderick Abere, and the only woman among them, Harrisonba Bessi Princewill, a cashier. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP … Read more

59 Suspects Declared Wanted Over N435bn, $397m, €9.9m frauds – EFCC

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No fewer than 59 suspects are on the Wanted List of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for various fraudulent activities amounting to about N435bn and $397,758,000 (about N165bn) …The commission called on anyone with useful information as to the whereabouts of the said persons to contact any of the commission’s offices or the … Read more