42 h. ago Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss

Tribune Online Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss The scheduled trial of Ademola Akinyemi Louis, the Chief Executive Officer of Farmcenta Global Investment Limited, over an alleged N81 million fraud, was stalled on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos due to the absence of key parties involved in the case. Alleged N81m fraud: Parties’ absence in Court stalls trial of Farmcenta boss Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 30 for ruling on the bail application filed by three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in the alleged over $1billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Fadila […] The post Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators

Tribune Online Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators The six suspects listed as 1st to 6th defendants, in the motion ex-parte filed on April 23 are, Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim. Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest A group has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest Tribune Online

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5 d. ago REDAN vows to champion advocacy for affordable homeownership, mortgage accessibility

Tribune Online REDAN vows to champion advocacy for affordable homeownership, mortgage accessibility THE Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has vowed to champion advocacy for affordable homeownership, mortgage accessibility and fair rental policies across Nigeria. The Association›s President and Chairman of Council, Mr. Akintoye Adeoye, disclosed this while commending the Federal Government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the successful recovery and return […] REDAN vows to champion advocacy for affordable homeownership, mortgage accessibility Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Alleged fraud: Why I dropped charge against Fidelity Bank GMD, Onyeali

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi SAN has faulted public outcry over the discontinuation of criminal charges against the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka C. Onyeali-Ikpe. Fagbemi in a statement yesterday said the decision was taken […] The post Alleged fraud: Why I dropped charge against Fidelity Bank GMD, Onyeali-Ikpe — AGF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 12 suspects into custody over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna States. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja that three individuals were arrested in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, while nine others were detained […] The post EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: AMCON bought 4,000 loans – Witness

From Lukman Olabiyi, Lagos The third prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mallam Ahmed Kuru, and four others, has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, that AMCON acquired 4,000 loans, including one involving Arik Air worth billions […] The post Alleged N76bn, $31.5m fraud: AMCON bought 4,000 loans – Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice

Tribune Online Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice Speaking through his lead counsel, Elaigwu Apeh, after appearing before Justice Suleiman Belgore on Wednesday, Eriki stated that all necessary legal applications had been duly made in accordance with the law. Alleged land fraud: FCTA official refutes claims of running from justice Tribune Online

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1 week ago Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC

Tribune Online Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for claiming to stop investigation of alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud.  The anti-graft commission, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter), explained that Chukwukamma had allegedly ... Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for alleged extortion, impersonation, and obtaining ₦2 million under false pretences. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Chukwukamma claimed to have connections to influence the investigation of an alleged $4.5 billion Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) fraud. “Chukwukamma, […] The post EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court clears businesswoman of N350m fraud allegation, as Police withdraw case

Tribune Online Court clears businesswoman of N350m fraud allegation, as Police withdraw case Dantata, who owns Adat Ventures, had been standing trial since September 15, 2024, over allegations that she defrauded a Bureau de Change consultancy firm of N350 million under false pretences. Court clears businesswoman of N350m fraud allegation, as Police withdraw case Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyo Assembly dismisses fraud allegations against Pacesetter Transport Service mgt

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly dismisses fraud allegations against Pacesetter Transport Service mgt Oyo State House of Assembly has dismissed fraud allegations against the management of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service, Ibadan. Oyo Assembly dismisses fraud allegations against Pacesetter Transport Service mgt Tribune Online

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement

Tribune Online JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement The House is further aware that the Federal Ministry of Education has initiated a probe into alleged unauthorised deductions from student loans by some universities, describing the act as a gross violation of public trust and a breach of... JUST IN: Reps probe NELFUND over alleged fraud in student loan disbursement Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex

Tribune Online Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex-AMCON boss Kuru, arraigned on February 11, 2025, is facing an amended six-count charge alongside Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited. Alleged N20bn fraud: Court orders EFCC to provide evidence against ex-AMCON boss Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Alleged N620 fraud: Court fixes June 2 for ruling on motion to discharge Baptist Pastor, others

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has fixed June 2 for ruling on an application by a former pastor of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, Rev. Israel Akanji and five others seeking to quash a five-count charge of alleged forgery against him. Justice J.A. Aina, sitting in […] The post Alleged N620 fraud: Court fixes June 2 for ruling on motion to discharge Baptist Pastor, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Arraigns Three Bankers, Four Others Over ₦8.5bn Fraud In Lagos

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three bankers and four others before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly orchestrating an ₦8.5 billion fraud. The defendants — Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu, Fabian Onyeimachi, Kingsley Ejim Kelechi, Hannah Okunlola Adesokan, Hamza Zakariya, Achionu Ubaku, and Sunday Osademe — were slammed with an […] The post EFCC Arraigns Three Bankers, Four Others Over ₦8.5bn Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed […]

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3 w. ago Alleged $1m fraud: Peter Okoye lied about education, royalties, bank access – Lawyer

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor (SAN), on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims. The EFCC […] The post Alleged $1m fraud: Peter Okoye lied about education, royalties, bank access – Lawyer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court Clement Onwuenwunor (SAN), the defence counsel in the alleged $1m, £34,537 fraud case involving Peter Okoye of P-Square and their ex-manager, Jude Okoye has tendered evidence to the court suggesting that all the claims made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Peter are half-truths. Alleged fraud: Peter Okoye’s claims untrue, defence counsel tells Court Tribune Online

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