Tag: EFCC
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EFCC vs Bello: Trivialising corruption allegations – By Ehichioya Ezomon
In my November 18, 2024, article entitled, “That ‘fake’ Sanwo-Olu vs EFCC suit: Whodunit it? Who sponsored it?” I held that snapets from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) moves to investigate, arrest, detain and prosecute ex-governors “are telegraphed a few months or weeks before they bow out of office,” so giving them the…
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Bobrisky’s fundamental rights suit filed against EFCC trashed
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has trashed a fundamental rights suit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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EFCC: Delta non-indigenes absolves Okowa of wrongdoings
Non-indigenes community in Delta State, Friday, accused persons they described as detractors of former Governor of the state, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, of deliberate mischief and malice, saying they were enemies of Delta. They said that the persons behind the petitions and media trial of the former governor took that course because they were afraid…
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Court rejects EFCC’s move to arraign Yahaya Bello without his lawyer
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, turned down the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to arraign ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the absence of his lawyers.
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Alleged cybercrime: 109 foreigners admitted to N1bn bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, admitted at least 109 foreigners, charged over allegations bordering on cybercrime, to a N1 billion bail with fiver suites.
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How I collected $400,000 on behalf of Emefiele – Witness
The seventh prosecution witness, Mr John Adetola, in the ongoing trial of ex-governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, narrated how he collected the sum of $400,000 on behalf of the ex-governor.
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Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello to remain in EFCC custody as courtroom drama leaves Judge frustrated
The immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, and his co-defendants on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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EFCC’s invitation stimulates Okowa’s political consciousness
The immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said the recent invitation to him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rather than weaken him, stimulated his political consciousness. He disclosed this while playing host to kinsmen and members of Owa-Alero Development Union, who paid him a solidarity visit at…
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Court dumps suit to prevent EFCC from accosting, probing Sanwo-Olu after tenure
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu once he completes his tenure in office. The case, which had garnered attention earlier this year, was struck out by the court on October 31, following a…
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BREAKING! EFCC finally arrests ex-Gov of Kogi Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finally arrested former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. He was arrested shortly after surrending to the anti-graft agency on Tuesday afternoon. He is being grilled over alleged misappropriation of funds. Bello went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday morning, following the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed…