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EFCC: Majority of Financial Crimes in Nigeria Linked to Banks
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that approximately 70 percent of financial crimes in the country are connected to banks.
This disclosure came during the address by … Continue Reading
EFCC Reveals Banks Linked to 70% of Financial Crimes in Nigeria
In a startling revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed that banks are implicated in approximately 70% of financial crimes in Nigeria.
This disclosure was made by the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, during the 2023 Annual Retreat and … Continue Reading
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano Challenges Jurisdiction in N40 Billion Fraud Trial
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, facing charges of embezzlement amounting to N40 billion, has contested the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Abuja to try him for alleged fraud crimes committed within Anambra State.
Obiano, represented by … Continue Reading
Nigeria Customs Service Seizes N1.8 Billion Worth of Fake Drugs in Oyo/Osun Area Command
In a press briefing held at the Command headquarters, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo of the Nigeria Customs Service revealed a significant interception of fake drugs in Oyo.
Nigerian Custom Seizes 1.8 Billion worth of fake pharmaceuticals in Oyo/Osun Command
He revealed … Continue Reading
Police Nab Abuja Second Most Wanted Kidnap Kingpin In Nasarawa Forest
The Nigeria police in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja said they have arrested the second most wanted kidnapper, Samaila Wakili Fafa, popularly known as Habu Ibrahim in the Sardauna Forest, Toto, Nasarawa State.
This arrest was made public by the … Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: How Wanted Cult Leader, 2baba and Alleged Killer of DPO Bako Angbashim was Traced by the Help of A female Acquaintance (Full Story – Videos/photos)
The commissioner of police in Rivers state, Olatunji Disu has narrated how notorious Iceland cult leader and alleged killer of the DPO of the Ahoada division, Bako Angbashim was traced and killed by a combined team of security agencies, including … Continue Reading
Former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed Granted N50 Million Bail
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted a N50 million bail to the embattled former governor of the state, Abdulfatah Ahmed, after he pleaded not guilty to 12 counts bordering on alleged mismanagement of public funds … Continue Reading
EFCC Apprehends 50 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Kwara, Including 48 KWASU Students
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 50 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud in Kwara State. Among those arrested are 48 students of the prestigious Kwara State University (KWASU), along with … Continue Reading
Killer of Rivers DPO, Bako Angbashim, Gift Okpara aka 2Baba Killed in Police Raid, Body Exhumed (PHOTOS)
The police in Rivers has killed one Gift Okpara, also known as 2Baba, a serial kidnapper and alleged killer of DPO Bako Angbashim after a raid at his hideout in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state.
Gift Okpara … Continue Reading
EFCC Apprehends ‘Pilot’ for N1bn Fraud in Kaduna
Operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a suspect identified as Captain Nuhu Haruna over an alleged criminal breach of trust involving a staggering sum of N1,020,000,000 (One Billion, Twenty … Continue Reading