Tag: EFCC
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Alleged $6bn fraud: EFCC replies ex minister Agunloye on powers to prosecute him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asserted that it has powers based on judicial precedents to prosecute ex Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye over alleged $6 billion Mambilla hydroelectric power plant. EFCC is prosecuting Agunloye, who served as a minister in the administration of former
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Obasanjo’s ex-minister files N1bn suit against EFCC for declaring him wanted
Dr Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has filed a N1 billion suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations that it published his name on its website’s wanted list.
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Benue: PDP tasks EFCC to probe, prosecute officials accused of corruption
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called on the anti-corruption agencies in the country such as EFCC, ICPC and DSS to ensure that officials of the Benue State government who have been fingered in the alleged embezzlement of local government funds are brought to justice. The PDP which made the call in…
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Ex-Gov Fayose’s trial further adjourned
Money laundering trial of a former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, could not proceed on Wednesday before a federal high court in Lagos, as the court did not sit.
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EFCC arrests ‘pilot’ over alleged N1bn fraud
EFCC has arrested a suspect who claimed to be a pilot for allegedly collecting N1.02 billion in Kaduna under false pretence.
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EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
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EFCC arrests two Chinese for alleged involvements in illegal mining activities in Ogun state
Two Chinese, Yang Chao, 39, and Xiao Jiang, 38 have been arrested by the Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over alleged involvements in illegal mining activities.
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EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
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EFCC re-arraigns professor over alleged N1.47bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned Uche Chigozie, a professor, and three companies before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged N1.47 billion money laundering.
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EFCC arrests suspected currency racketeer in Uyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested one Simon Bassey Idio over alleged currency racketeering in Uyo.