5 h. ago EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for allegedly involving in illegal mining activities in Ogere area, Ogun State. In a statement on Friday by the commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, identified the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 98 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations across Enugu and Kwara States. The Enugu Zonal Directorate apprehended 51 suspects, including three females, in the Premier Layout area of the Enugu State capital. Items recovered included 18 luxury cars, laptops, […] The post EFCC arrests 98 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu, Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation

Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its claim that it invited social media activist Verydarkman before his recent arrest. The anti-corruption agency had earlier stated that it extended an invitation to the activist, which reportedly went unanswered. Following this, EFCC operatives arrested him on Friday — […] The post Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC traces over $300,000 laundered money to arrested ‘Yahoo boy’ suspect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has traced money laundering activities in excess of $300,000 (three hundred thousand United States Dollar) to a suspected internet fraudster. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed this to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday said the investigation into the suspicious activities link to the suspects […] The post EFCC traces over $300,000 laundered money to arrested ‘Yahoo boy’ suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, citing “serious allegations of financial misconduct” after he repeatedly failed to respond to multiple invitations for questioning. In a statement released on its X platform on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency stated that Otse was invited for questioning regarding a series of […] The post VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Timi Frank Condemns Arrest Of VeryDarkMan, Urges Nigerians To Rise Against Impunity

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, condemned in strong terms the recent arrest of activist VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC). VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, was arrested three days ago on allegations of cyberstalking after visiting a Guarantee […]

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4 d. ago JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, the anti-graft commission said VeryDarkMan was arrested “owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised […] The post JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Group demands action to curb influence of Chinese nationals on youths

By Sunday Ani Chairman, League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has called on the Federal Government and the National Security Council to urgently check the influence of Chinese nationals on Nigerian youths. He said they have little or no regard for the country’s laws or security agencies. He cited recent viral videos showing Chinese individuals […] The post Group demands action to curb influence of Chinese nationals on youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports claiming it arrested social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions. The widely circulated report, attributed to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, claimed the commission took the activist into custody following complaints from […] The post EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago VDM arrest: motorists, traders groan as security men barricade EFCC access road

From Sola Ojo, Abuja There was heavy security presence around the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office on Monday following suspicions that members of the public were mobilizing to protest the arrest of popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). Martins Otse, known for his controversial takes on social and […] The post VDM arrest: motorists, traders groan as security men barricade EFCC access road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Following Petitions Against Him

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following numerous petitions. The EFCC, through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, informed BBC News Pidgin on Monday that the activist was arrested due to complaints lodged by multiple petitioners. “We arrested him to […] The post EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Following Petitions Against Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EFCC Breaks Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Says There’re ‘Multiple Petitions’ Against Activist

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that controversial critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by its operatives over multiple petitions against him The anti-graft agency, through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, told BBC News on Monday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody following complaints from several petitioners. “We arrested […]

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5 d. ago PICTORIAL: Content Creator Faces Prosecution After EFCC Arrest Over Naira Abuse In Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly abusing Nigeria’s national currency, the Naira. According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s official Facebook page on Monday, Sa’ad was apprehended by operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the agency after a viral video […]

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5 d. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food

Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly been denied access to food by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among his friends and associates. It is important to note that VDM’s legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, issued a statement claiming he was arrested by […] The post Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing In Suspected Ponzi Platform Tofro

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has uncovered a suspected illegal investment platform identified as Tofro.Com (Tofro), warning Nigerians against falling for their antics by obtaining their money through promise of high returns. The commission raised the alarm in a notice issued on Thursday and made available to journalists. In the notice, SEC warned that […]

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1 week ago Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The British High Commission, Abuja, has said that the individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting with regards to illegal arms procurement is not a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.  A spokesperson from the British High Commission stated this in a terse statement issued in Abuja and made […] The post Individual linked to illegal arms procurement not  a serving member of UK Armed Forces – BHC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Navy Arrests Illegal Bunkerers, Confiscates Boat Laden With Refined AGO

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB) Bonny has arrested suspected illegal bunkerers and confiscated a wooden boat laden with products suspected to be illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) at Oputumbi community in Bonny local government area of Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of the Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Lt. Cdr. Siraj Almustapha, […]

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1 week ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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