Femi Falana Writes NASS, Tells Lawmakers What To Do To EFCC, ICPC [Full Letter] …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the National Assembly to end the diversionary debate about the validity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Acts … Read more
Oil magnate sues EFCC for declaring him wanted …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Chairman/CEO of Global Signature Hotel and Total Grace Group Limited, Dr. Henry Akinduro, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly declaring him wanted unlawfully. In the suit filed yesterday at the Federal High Court, … Read more
EFCC Is An Unlawful Organisation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, (SAN) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of being an unlawful organisation. Agbakoba made the complaint in two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated October 14 and a … Read more
EFCC Sets Up Public Complaints Unit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the creation of a Public Complaints Desk at each Zonal Directorate of the Commission as well as at the Corporate Headquarters. In a statement issued on Wednesday, EFCC Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, quoted … Read more
How EFCC invaded radio station, arrests presenter during live programme …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have raided Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu and arrested a presenter during a live programme. In a statement on Tuesday, the station apologised to its listeners over disruption of the programme. … Read more
Why We Stormed Urban Radio Station In Enugu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shared its own side of the story on what transpired between its operatives and Urban Radio 94.5FM on Monday. The EFCC said it was at the station with a warrant for one Favour Ekoh, who … Read more
Reps to visit Lagos EFCC, correctional facility for investigations …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The House of Representatives Committee tasked with investigating corruption allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) is scheduled to visit the Lagos offices of both agencies on Monday, October 21, 2024. This visit aims … Read more
Namibian Govt Reaches Out To Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Agencies For Partnership …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Namibian government has sought support from Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance its efforts against corruption. In a recent statement, Namibia highlighted Nigeria’s pioneering role in … Read more
EFCC declares oil mogul wanted over alleged fraud …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro, wanted over alleged fraud. The commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Oyewale said that Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and … Read more
EFCC declares Oil Mogul, Henry Akinduro, wanted for fraud …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The circular reads, “The public is hereby notified that BOLAJI HENRY AKINDURO, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Obtaining Money under False Pretense, and Stealing by Conversion. “Akinduro, 51, is … Read more
EFCC Declares Oil Mogul, Henry Akinduro, Wanted For Fraud …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Henry Akinduro, wanted for fraud. According to a circular signed by the spokesman of the agency, Dele Oyewale, Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing … Read more
EFCC should be strengthened, not scrapped …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his opposition to calls for the abolition of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), advocating instead for strengthening the agency to enhance its efficiency. According to reports, Fintiri’s remarks were made in response to a Supreme Court … Read more
States offer conflicting reasons for suing EFCC, NFIU …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> New details have emerged as 16 state governments filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The case, numbered SC/CV/178/2023, was initially brought … Read more
Confusion As States Give Conflicting Reasons For Dragging EFCC, NFIU To Supreme Court …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> New revelations have emerged as 16 state governments have taken legal action at the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The … Read more
EFCC probes Yahaya Bello’s aides ahead of October court date …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is ramping up its investigation into several former aides of ex-Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who served under his administration from 2016 to 2024. According to reports, this intensification comes ahead of Bello’s October … Read more
EFCC Investigates Yahaya Bello’s Aides As October Court Date Looms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is intensifying its investigation into several of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s ex aides, who served during his administration from 2016 to 2024. Henzodaily reports that this is ahead of the October 24 … Read more
Your Suit Against EFCC And NFIU Lacks Solid Foundation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Elder statesman and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Robert Clarke, has criticized governors and former governors challenging the authority of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday, Clarke stated that they are not … Read more
CARTOON OF THE DAY: EFCC says your ex-Gov is a thief …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CARTOON OF THE DAY: EFCC says your ex-Gov is a thief | TheNewsGuru … Read more
Kogi, 15 Other States Want Supreme Court To Declare EFCC Illegal, Curb Its Powers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 22 regarding a suit filed by 16 state governments contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other agencies. … Read more
Supreme Court fixes Oct 22 to hear case by 16 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Supreme Court has fixed October 22 for the hearing of a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others. A seven-man panel of … Read more