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Local Government chairmen have no immunity from corruption investigation, must be accountable- EFCC
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has charged Local Government Council Chairpersons with being accountable to the people and reminded them they enjoy no immunity.
ICPC arrests NSCDC commandant over N3 billion fraud involving ex-naval chief
The ICPC has arrested Adam Yusuf, a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) commandant in Akwa Ibom, over an alleged N3 billion fraud involving retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin.
FBI traces Bobo Chicago’s million-dollar fraud to African Shrine; CEO Wale Ogundana loses nightclub licence
The Nevada State authorities have revoked the licence of African Shrine run by Wale Ogundana in Las Vegas after the FBI traced proceeds of stolen funds by suspected Nigerian fraudster Bobo Chicago to the entertainment hub.
EFCC seizes 753-duplex estate of former CBN Governor
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, owns the large estate in Abuja with 753 duplexes forfeited to the Nigerian Government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a court ruling on Monday.
Investigation showed corrupt contractors responsible for frequent national grid collapse- EFCC
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has attributed the frequent collapse of the national grid to corrupt contractors’ activities.
Alleged N1.85 Billion Fraud: ICPC arraigns rural electrification account officer
Hanrrietta Okojie, a staff member of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) account and finance department, was arraigned at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday over her alleged involvement in a N1.85 billion fraud.
EFCC recovered stolen N120bn from Nigerian fraudsters in six month – Olukoyede
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday disclosed that the commission has recovered N120 billion from Nigerian fraudsters within six months of his assumption of office.
Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay child’s school fee in advance – EFCC Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday said former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from Kogi’s account to pay his child’s school fees abroad in advance.
EFCC investigators taking bribes, comprising fight against corruption – Chairman
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that some investigators of the commission take bribes and compromise the fight against corruption.
EFCC releases suspended Minister Betta Edu on bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, on bail, after hours of grilling.