EFCC quizzes Governor’s aide over N449.5m security money
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it Makurdi Zonal Office has commenced investigations into allegations of mismanagement of N449.5 million meant for the state vigilante group as well…
EFCC Secures 257 Convictions, recovers over N17 bn in Lagos in 12 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Office has secured 257 convictions across various courts in Lagos State in one year. It also recovered over N17 billion…
Alleged Fraud: Court orders interim forfeiture of businessman’s N827m to FG
Justice Chukwujeku Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, ordered the interim forfeiture of N827 million recovered from a businessman, Matthew Edevbie, to the Federal Government. Justice…
I never instructed any person to contact the EFCC to investigate anyone — Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has denied asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to probe the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Omo-Agege, said a…
N3.9bn light project fraud: Kwara to prosecute ex-Governor Ahmed
The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday urged the State Government to hand over suspects in connection with the failed N3.9 billion Kwara Light project contract. The lawmakers specifically demanded…
Alleged N570m fraud: EFCC’s counsel absent, Oyo-Ita’s trial adjourned
The trial of the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, was on Wednesday stalled due to the absence of the lawyer to the Economic…
Publish details of suppliers, contractors, procurement rules for implementation of SFP at home – SERAP urges FG
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a request to the Federal Government asking that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Economic and…
Ex-minister Turaki arraigned over fraud allegations, pleads not guilty
Kabiru Turaki The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a former Minister of special duties and Inter-governmental affairs, Kabiru Turaki over alleged fraud in a Federal…
SERAP urges FG to convert stolen assets into isolation facilities
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for the conversion of seized stolen assets into facilities to isolate COVID-19 cases in the country. It made the call in…
Grant amnesty to looters, use funds to finance post-Covid economy – Capt. Okpakpu
An aviation expert and agro-export enthusiast, Captain John T Okpakpu, has again has canvassed for amnesty to treasury looters by the Federal Government, as means to repatriate looted funds lodged…