12 h. ago MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network

The MSM Group Limited has lodged formal complaints with security and anti-graft agencies accusing the Oduduwa Transparency Network (OTN) and its president, Mr. Mahmud Adebayo, of publishing malicious and defamatory statements against the company. In petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman […]

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16 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago EFCC Probes Passenger Over Alleged Undeclared $59,000 At Lagos Airport

Damian was intercepted by customs operatives on Monday, during a routine check at the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Currency Declaration Desk. The post EFCC Probes Passenger Over Alleged Undeclared $59,000 At Lagos Airport appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Tambuwal: Netizens Challenge EFCC On Okowa, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello

The recent arrest of former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial crime, has set the social media abuzz. Tambuwal was detained from Monday to Tuesday evening by EFCC when he honoured the anti-graft agency’s invite over suspicious cash withdrawal to the tune of N189bn […]

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35 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal On Bail, Blasts ADC For Politicising Anti

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal, who was detained on Monday after honouring the invitation of the EFCC over alleged fraudulent withdrawal of cash to the tune of N189 billion as Sokoto State governor was released on Tuesday. An EFCC source said Senator […]

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40 h. ago Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections

Tribune Online Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections "We call on citizens to speak up, to resist, and to demand that the EFCC stop this witch-hunting in the interest of our democracy. Today, it is... Tambuwal: ADC alleges EFCC targeting opposition leaders ahead of 2027 elections Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has spoken against the recent arrest of former governor Aminu Tambuwal, linking it to political actors. Tambuwal, a serving senator, who governed Sokoto for eight years, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday and quizzed over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. Reacting […] The post Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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48 h. ago EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Ex Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn scandal

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at its Abuja corporate headquarters.  A credible source told Daily Sun in confidence that the former speaker of the House of Representatives was being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune […] The post Ex Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn scandal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago ADC Kicks As EFCC Grills Tambuwal Over Alleged N189bn Fraudulent Cash Withdrawals

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has protested the arrest and detention of former Governor of Sokoto State Senator Aminu Waziru Tambuwal over an alleged N189 billion fraudulent cash withdrawal. Tambuwal, who arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30 am on Monday, was still facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime has at press time. He […]

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3 d. ago Obasanjo threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of OOPL complex

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun state, has demanded apology from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as “invasion of private property” by its operatives. The Library equally threatened a legal action against the EFCC if it fails to justify the […] The post Obasanjo threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of OOPL complex appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago OOPL threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of complex

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, has demanded apology from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as “invasion of private property” by its operatives. The Library equally threatened a legal action against the EFCC if it fails to justify the impudent actions […] The post OOPL threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of complex appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Alleged False Publication: EFCC Chairman Demands Retraction, Apology

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has demanded a retraction and public apology from the online portal, Peoples Gazette, alleging that the EFCC “abducted the head of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Bayo Ojulari and forced him to resign at a secret rendezvous in Abuja”. The EFCC’s boss […]

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7 d. ago A’Court reinstates EFCC’s seizure of Yahaya Bello’s properties

By Lukman Olabiyi The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reinstated the interim forfeiture order granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over 14 properties allegedly linked to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, reversing an earlier decision by the Federal High Court that struck out the case. In a unanimous judgment delivered […] The post A’Court reinstates EFCC’s seizure of Yahaya Bello’s properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Appeal court upholds EFCC’s right to seize Yahaya Bello’s properties

By Seyi Babalola The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reversed a Federal High Court decision that prevented the EFCC from seizing 14 properties allegedly linked to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Yargata Nimpar, delivering the judgement virtually with two other justices concurring, said the lower court erred by dismissing the case based on […] The post Appeal court upholds EFCC’s right to seize Yahaya Bello’s properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Appeal Court Restores Order To Forfeit Properties Linked To Yahaya Bello

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, on Wednesday restored an interim forfeiture order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) empowering it to seize 14 properties allegedly linked to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The forfeiture order, which was earlier granted by Justice Nicholas Oweibo on February 22, 2923, […]

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8 d. ago EFCC arraigns two for romance scam in Kaduna, arrests seven in Abuja

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals, Nathaniel Makama Zabrang and Husain Umar Bawa, before Justice M.J. Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court on charges related to internet fraud. The defendants face separate charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false pretences. Zabrang, who allegedly […] The post EFCC arraigns two for romance scam in Kaduna, arrests seven in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged $12m fraud: My BDC company registered with CAC, EFCC witness tells Court

Tribune Online Alleged $12m fraud: My BDC company registered with CAC, EFCC witness tells Court "The officer in custody of these documents are..." Alleged $12m fraud: My BDC company registered with CAC, EFCC witness tells Court Tribune Online

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