Court rules on $2.045m, properties linked to Emefiele Nov. 1
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has set November 1, 2024 to decide on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s request for the final forfeiture of $2.045 million and assets linked to ex-Central Bank of…
Nigerian-British man bags seven years for fraud in US.
A 45-year-old Nigerian-British man, Oludayo Adeagbo, has been sentenced to seven-year in prison in the U.S. for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. A statement from the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that court documents indicate…
EFCC declares businessman Akinduro wanted over alleged fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, Bolaji Akinduro, wanted for alleged fraud. According to a statement on the anti-graft agency’s official X account on Saturday, Akinduro allegedly obtained…
Police arrest suspected organ trafficker, child abuser
Imo Police Command has dismantled a suspected kidnapping and organ trafficking syndicate, arresting one suspect and rescuing a 19-year-old girl. The operation took place on October 10, 2024, at Douglas area in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State. ASP Okoye…
EFCC should not be scrapped but strengthened – Fintiri
Anambra Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should not be scrapped but strengthened for better efficiency. The Governor had earlier mentioned that he would decide whether to join the suit after reviewing it…
Defence minister tackles Amaechi for asking Nigerians to protest hardship.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Amaechi recently said Nigerians should be protesting against the hardship in…
Wike, Atiku proxy war deepens as G5 celebrates court victories.
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is posing a threat to the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on October 24. While stakeholders are seeking an amicable solution to the party’s challenges, the resort to…
Former Kaduna Governor Senator Ahmad Makarfi has lost his eldest son, Faisal Ahmad Makarfi
Ex-Gov Makarfi loses eldestFaisal with two others were reportedly involved in an auto crash along Zaria-Kaduna Expressway on their way from Makarfi town on Saturday evening. A source said Faisal died at a health facility on Zaria road while doctors…
Edo election: Why I won’t go to tribunal – Akpata.
The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he will not challenge the election results. Akpata made his position known in a statement on Saturday. Recall that Akpata, a former president…
PDP holds congress in Kano, vows to reclaim power in 2027.
The major opposition political party, People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the conduct of it state congress in Kano. Also, the party vowed to bounce back strong and form a formidable party to reclaim power in 2027. The party’s Northwest…