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EFCC Takes Action Against Illegal Mining: Two Chinese Nationals Charged
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, and their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, with illegal mining activities in Kwara State.
According to a statement released by the … Continue Reading
EFCC Apprehends 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja
In a concerted effort to combat currency mutilation, the dollarization of the economy, and forex malpractice, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cracked down on 34 currency speculators in Abuja.
The EFCC task force, dedicated to … Continue Reading
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede Vows to Resign if Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Prosecution for N80 Billion Fraud
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC, declares his commitment to justice amid efforts to prosecute Bello for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of funds.
During an interactive session with media executives at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, Ola … Continue Reading
“Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn” – EFCC Files Fresh Charges
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a new legal action against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The EFCC, through its top prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, … Continue Reading
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, Arrested by EFCC in N8 Billion Money Laundering Probe
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00.
Sirika arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory … Continue Reading
Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldiers for Theft at Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Army has taken decisive action against two of its personnel, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following their involvement in an alleged theft incident at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
The soldiers were apprehended on April … Continue Reading
TRAGEDY STRIKES BABCOCK UNIVERSITY: GUNMEN KILL PROFESSOR, ABDUCT TWO
A devastating incident occurred on Friday night at the Ajadeh Event Centre on Sagamu Road, Iperu, leaving a Babcock University professor dead and two others abducted.
Professor Yinka Olomojobi, a law lecturer at Babcock University, was shot dead by … Continue Reading
Bandits Attack Zamfara Market, Kill Three, Injure Several Others
At least three people have been killed and several others injured after bandits invaded a market in Tsafe town, headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State on Sunday morning.
According to eyewitnesses, the bandits stormed the market around … Continue Reading
Police Apprehend 43 Suspects, Seize Firearm in Overnight Raid in Lagos
In a targeted operation spanning Oshodi and its vicinity, the Lagos State Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has detained 43 individuals, unveiling a semi-automatic pistol during a separate sweep on Tuesday night, April 10, 2024.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for … Continue Reading
Police Detain Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Security Personnel Amidst Escalating Legal Battle
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a female police officer who served as the aide-de-camp (ADC) to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The ADC, along with other police officers assigned to the 48-year-old Bello, is currently being … Continue Reading