Ex-Kogi gov’s appearance in Court Wednesday, last opportunity
The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been advised to to avail himself in court on Wednesday over alleged N80.2bn money laundering. The former Kogi governor has…
EFCC arrests billionaire over alleged internet fraud, money laundering
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja. The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale,…
How Emefiele used Zenith Bank to moved funds to wife – Witness
An Assistant Manager with Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya on Tuesday narrated to an Ikeja Special Offences Court how the embattled Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin…
Yahaya Bello: Lawyer advises EFCC to obey court order
A Lawyer, Mr Jesutega Onokpasa, has advised EFCC not to act above the law in its efforts to arrest and prosecute former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, over alleged N80.2…
Nigerian US based fraud kingpin, Olu Campbell declared wanted for $650,000 identity theft
A Nigerian born US-based fraud kingpin, Olu Campbell who is currently on the run following a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Roger Zepeda in Montgomery County State of Maryland,…
EFCC nabs Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church over N3.9m Fraud in Kwara State
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Prophet Adeniyi James, the General Overseer of Christ Apostolic Church(CAC) Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance…
Police arrest Nollywood actor Ibu’s son for alleged N50m fraud
The Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos, has arrested Onyeabuchi Okafor, son of popular Nollywood actor John Okafor (a.k.a. Ibu) for alleged N50 million fraud againt the actor. The department…
EFCC arraigns blind man over alleged N19m land fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a 72- year-old virtually impaired man, Murtala Adebayo for allegedly defrauding a man of N19 million. Adebayo was arraigned on…
Obiano in court for arraignment over alleged N4bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought the former governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano to the Federal High Court, Abuja for arraignment. Obiano arrived the court escorted by…
Humanitarian Ministry Scandals: EFCC Seizes Edu, Umar-Farouq’s Passports
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq.…
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, arrives EFCC office
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Mrs Sadiya Umar-Farouq CON, has just arrived at the head quarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to…
FG’ll investigate alleged fraud in Humanitarian Affairs ministry – Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said that the Federal Government will investigate the alleged payment of funds into a private account involving Dr Beta…
DSS arrests CBN Deputy Governor – Report
The Department of State Service (DSS) has arrested the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Financial System Stability, Aisha Ahmad, Nigeria’s state television, NTA,…
I would have lost my leg if I did not flee to Niger Republic, says Abdulrasheed Maina
Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chapman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Friday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that his leg would have been amputated if he did not travel…