THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the growing presence of organised foreign fraud syndicates in Nigeria. He warned that these …
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Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, banditry – EFCC chair
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 1 minutes readThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has defended the commission’s ongoing crackdown on internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys, despite criticisms from …
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ICPC arrests NSCDC deputy commandant over alleged N3b fraud
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 1 minutes readA Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, Adam Imam Yusuf, has been arrested over the alleged diversion of more than ₦3 billion. …
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Alleged fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-NHIS boss Usman Yusuf
by Godswill Ikemefuna 1 minutes readThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, on a five-count amended charge, bordering on alleged …
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EFCC arrests ex-NHIS boss Usman Yusuf
by Yahaya Lekwot 1 minutes readA former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Head of Media and …
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Alleged N12.3b fraud: EFCC to arraign Oba Otudeko, Onasanya, two others
by Funmilayo Adeniji 3 minutes readThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 13-count criminal charge against the Chairman, Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former Managing Director of First Bank, Olabisi …
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ICPC sues El-Rufai’s ex-aide Lawal for alleged money laundering
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 1 minutes readThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge of unlawful diversion of public funds and money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former senior …
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EFCC dismisses 27 officers for fraud, misconduct
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 1 minutes readTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the termination of 27 officers from its staff. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in a statement released today, revealed that the officers …
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Emefiele, cronies acquired 753-duplex estate with forex kickbacks — EFCC
by Edidiong Nseabasi 1 minutes readCourt papers filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have linked the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the massive Abuja property with 753 …
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Court remands Yahaya Bello in EFCC custody, adjourns till Dec 10
by Godswill Ikemefuna 0 minutes readJustice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the custody of the …