2 h. ago EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign music executive Jude Okoye on Tuesday before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. He is accused of fraud and money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square […] The post EFCC Slaps Jude Okoye With Four New Theft Charges, Set For Arraignment On Tuesday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago CBN commits to strengthening financial system with tighter regulations

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its regulatory oversight to bolster the resilience and transparency of the country’s financial system, reaffirming its commitment to strict compliance and risk management across financial institutions. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the CBN reaffirmed its commitment at a Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Read More

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39 h. ago Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude

Tribune Online Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude •Accuses Peter of orchestrating Jude’s legal battles Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded in custody over alleged money laundering charges. Paul, also known as Rudeboy, has alleged that their brother, Peter Okoye, is behind Jude’s legal troubles and […] Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Paul Okoye Shades Peter Amid Jude’s Alleged Money Laundering Case

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye has subtly shaded his twin brother, Peter Okoye, while advising his colleagues. On Friday, via his Instagram story, Paul advised musicians to spend and invest wisely, so they wouldn’t end up searching for money that isn’t lost. He wrote, “Dear artiste/musician. Spend wisely and invest wisely. So that tomorrow you […] The post Paul Okoye Shades Peter Amid Jude’s Alleged Money Laundering Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: ‘Peter And I Are Guilty Of The Crime Jude Is Accused Of’ – Paul Okoye

Renowned Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, of the now-defunct P-Square duo, has accused his twin brother, Peter Okoye, of attempting to have their elder brother, Jude, incarcerated. Paul addressed the public on Friday, shortly after attending the bail application hearing for Jude at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a video from his interview […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: ‘Peter And I Are Guilty Of The Crime Jude Is Accused Of’ – Paul Okoye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Paul Okoye blames Peter for Jude’s detention, seeks elder brother’s release

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly called RudeBoy of Psquare, has stated that his twin brother, Peter, is the one behind the legal troubles of their elder brother, Jude. At the court’s sitting on Friday for Jude’s bail application, Paul promised to secure Jude’s release, insisting that he is standing for the truth.  Recall that the Read More

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3 d. ago Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has accused his twin brother Peter of being involved in the fraud allegations against their elder brother, Jude Okoye. The musician said this after successfully securing Jude’s release from detention by staking his Ikoyi house and providing a guarantee. Jude, the former manager of […] The post Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter responsible for Jude’s prison ordeal – Rudeboy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday,  February 28,  2025 arraigned a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji and four others before Justice Lilian Abai of the Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on a 16- count charge bordering on money laundering. Details later… The post JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Theodore Orji,  4 others for alleged N60.85bn fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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7 d. ago Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court The trial of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, commenced on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the first prosecution witness, Segun Joseph Adeleke, telling the court that Yahaya Bello's name did not appear on any of the two properties being examined on Monday. Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Nigeria moves closer to exiting FATF grey list as 5th progress report gets approval

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria is poised to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by the end of 2025, following significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. According to a statement by NFIU’s  Strategic Communications Office, this development was confirmed during the FATF plenary session held in […] The post Nigeria moves closer to exiting FATF grey list as 5th progress report gets approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria nears FATF grey list exit with fifth report approval

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria is poised to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by the end of 2025, following significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. According to a statement by the NFIU’s Strategic Communications Office, this development was confirmed during the FATF plenary session held […] The post Nigeria nears FATF grey list exit with fifth report approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID

Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been taken into custody by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. According to a statement by the US Department of Transportation on Monday, Oloyede and one Edward Oluwasanmi were indicted for allegedly obtaining over $4.2 […] The post Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Funds Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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