Tag: Magu
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There are many ‘Magu’ in Buhari’s government, Melaye sings
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has mocked Ibrahim Magu over his suspension as acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Melaye mocked Magu in a song he released via his Twitter handle titled “Karma na Shege’. The former lawmaker said he once told President Muhammadu Buhari that there are lots of…
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Magu operated EFCC like a cult group – Shehu Sani
A former member of the National Assembly, who represented the Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has accused the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, of running the anti-graft agency like a cult. Magu is currently being probed by a presidential panel over allegations of misconduct,…
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DSS, riot policemen search Magu’s official, personal quarters in Abuja
The two Abuja homes of the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, were tooth-combed by security agents on Tuesday. Operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) and riot policemen stormed Mr. Magu’s private home in Karu and his official residence in Maitama in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday…
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When the hunter becomes the hunted: Case study of Ibrahim Magu – Godwin Etakibuebu
By Godwin Etakibuebu Most Nigerians know the fact that it was just a matter of time for the bubble to burst on Ibrahim Magu; President Buhari’s appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission. The peoples’ expectation was based on the fact that as much as President Buhari liked the appointee – Ibrahim Magu,…
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Fayose mocks Magu, urges security operatives to place him on watch-list
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted tot suspension acting chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, calling on the Federal government to place Magu on watch-list. Magu was suspended after facing a probe by a presidential panel for living above his means, fraternising with corrupt persons, diversion of…
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EFCC boss, Magu detained overnight at FCID, faces suspension
The embattled acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu was detained last night after being quizzed by a presidential panel headed by Justice Ayo Salami. After being quizzed on 22 allegations, he was whisked away at about 10.15pm to the FCID in Abuja. His escort mobile policemen and security detail were stood down before he…
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If I were Magu, I will resign —former DSS director
Former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, says he would have resigned if he were facing corruption claims like the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. Amachree made this known on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday. He said based on…
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Magu’s ‘arrest’ is out come of power play spearheaded by Malami, says presidential committee
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Monday said Ibrahim Magu is a victim of power play in the presidency. Recall the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was on Monday probed over alleged corrupt practices. In a statement signed by Femi Odekunle, a member of PACAC, the committee accused…
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Corruption allegations: Order Magu to step aside as EFCC chair, allow investigators take charge, PDP tells FG
The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu to step aside and allow an unhindered probe into allegations of malfeasance levelled against him. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, in Abuja, on Monday, the PDP said, Magu’s invitation by a…
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JUST IN: DSS bar journalists from covering Magu’s probe
Operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) on Monday barred journalists from gaining access to Conference Centre of the State House where the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, was being grilled. Recall that the DSS had earlier denied arresting the acting chairman. However, when State House Correspondents went…