Tag: Ibrahim Magu
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N5bn libel suit: Magu closes case against Sun newspaper
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has closed his case in the N5 billion libel suit he filed against the publishers of the Sun newspaper. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during Thursday’s proceedings, Magu’s counsel, Mr E. O. Omoijaede, informed the court that the…
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EFCC investigates abandoned projects in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) says it has set up a team to commence investigation of abandoned government projects across the country. Acting EFCC Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Magu, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Gombe on Monday. He said this would help the anti-graft agency to know the level of completion…
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EFCC secured over 150 convictions in seven months – Magu
Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the agency secured no fewer than 150 convictions in seven months. Magu made the disclosure on Monday at a stakeholder interactive session held at the Ibadan Zonal Office of EFCC. He stated the agency had ensured the prosecution of all corruption cases…
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War against corruption can’t be won by EFCC alone – Magu
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has reiterated the determination of the commission to win the war against corruption , saying war against corruption cannot be won by EFCC alone. Magu said this on the occasion of the Road Walk Against Corruption commemorating the African Anti-Corruption Day with the theme…
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EFCC selective in fight against corruption, says Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the Commission is selective in the fight against corruption. TheNewsGuru reports Magu made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists in the new headquarters of the Commission. The anti-graft agency boss refuted the claim that the fight against corruption is…
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Magu charges public officers not to betray public trust
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu has admonished public officers not to betray the trust reposed in them by the people. He gave the advice on Saturday at Awka, Anambra State while delivering a lecture entitled, ‘A New Dawn: Expectations from the Public Sector’, at a two-day retreat for…
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Magu won’t give up on fight against corruption despite attack, threat to his life – EFCC
A police sergeant attached to acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, was reportedly killed on Tuesday night after some gunmen broke into his house in Abuja. The attackers were said to have stormed the house located in Karshi area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, at about 10pm, opening…
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IT procurement: NITDA, EFCC forge alliance to curb corruption
The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC) have forged alliance to strengthen the anti-corruption war especially on the procurement of Information Technology(IT) products and service among Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of the Nigerian government. The two agencies inked the alliance during a working visit to EFCC…
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Despite expected release tomorrow, Ibori not coming home
Former Delta state Governor, James Onanefe Ibori, who has completed his jail term in London and is due to be released tomorrow has dispelled rumours that he is returning to Nigeria immediately. Chief Ibori, in a statement signed by his Media Assistant, Tony Eluemunor, called on his well-wishers to disregard the rumours. A section of…