All posts tagged "EFCC"
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NEWS November 30, 2024Judge Refuses Arraignment of Yahaya Bello Without Counsel
Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, refused to proceed with the arraignment of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, due to the absence of his...
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NEWS November 28, 2024EFCC to Arraign Yahaya Bello on Fresh Money Laundering Charges Today
Former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is scheduled to be arraigned today at the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of money laundering....
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NEWS November 28, 2024EFCC Seizes Luxury Items from Suspected Fraudster in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully apprehended a suspected internet fraudster in Abuja, seizing multiple luxury items during the operation. The arrest occurred...
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NEWS November 27, 2024Yahaya Bello Remanded in EFCC Custody as Court Adjourns Bail Ruling Until December 10
Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
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NEWS November 27, 2024Yahaya Bello Arrives at FCT Court for N110bn Fraud Hearing
Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja for the much-anticipated hearing of the...
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NEWS November 27, 2024Yahaya Bello Faces Court Today Over Alleged N110bn Fraud
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is set to appear in court today after being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations...
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NEWS November 26, 202415 Arrested for Internet Fraud in Makurdi, Benue by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 individuals suspected of being involved in internet fraud in Makurdi, Benue State. The arrests were carried...
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NEWS November 26, 2024Yahaya Bello Appears at EFCC Office Over Alleged Funds Misappropriation
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to address allegations of financial mismanagement during his time in...
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NEWS November 25, 2024American Woman Shares Romance Scam Experience, Still Affirms Love for Nigerian Men
An American woman has opened up about being scammed by two Nigerian internet fraudsters, known as “Yahoo boys,” while also reaffirming her admiration for Nigerian men....
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NEWS November 22, 2024Director of Rural Electrification Agency Remanded Over N223M Fraud Charges
The Director of Human Resources at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Suleiman Bulkwang, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after being arraigned on charges related...
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POLITICS NEWS November 15, 2024Ondo Governorship Election: Security Tightened, Materials Deployed, and Voter Awareness Heightened
Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, security agencies and stakeholders have intensified efforts to ensure a peaceful and...
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NEWS November 14, 2024Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s N110 Billion Fraud Arraignment to November 27
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to November...
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NEWS November 14, 2024EFCC Grants Bail to Co-Defendants in Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s N110.4 Billion Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to two co-defendants of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who is implicated in a substantial...
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NEWS November 14, 2024EFCC Seizes Former Delta Governor Okowa’s Passport Amid Alleged N1.3tn Fund Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passport of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, following his recent arrest related to the alleged...
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NEWS November 13, 2024EFCC Highlights Asset Recovery as Key Weapon Against Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that asset recovery plays a pivotal role in curbing corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. EFCC Chairman,...
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NEWS November 12, 2024EFCC Summons Foreign Groom and Guests Over Naira Spraying at Kano Wedding
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Ibrahim Mohammad, a Nigerien national, and other guests after a viral video surfaced showing naira notes being...
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NEWS November 11, 2024Federal Government Accuses Ministries of Skipping Promotion Procedures for Special Civil Servants
The Federal Government has raised concerns over ministries bypassing proper procedures in promoting civil servants, especially those categorized as “special” employees. In a memo issued on...
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NEWS November 8, 2024EFCC Plans to Arrest Obaseki After His Tenure Ends
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is planning to arrest him after his term ends on November...
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NEWS November 8, 2024Anti-Corruption Groups Demand EFCC Arrest and Prosecution of Ganduje
A coalition of 51 anti-corruption organizations has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging the immediate arrest and prosecution of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,...
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NEWS November 8, 2024EFCC’s Silence on Naira Abuse Video Raises Concerns
A new video showing a lavish display of naira bills at a high-profile event has left many Nigerians questioning the impartiality of the Economic and Financial...