1 hour ago Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process

Aisha Achimugu, CEO and managing director of Felak Concept Group, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare her wanted over alleged money laundering. On Friday, the EFCC called on the public to report any information regarding Achimugu’s whereabouts. The EFCC stated Achimugu was declared wanted in a “case of […] The post Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency criticised Atiku’s claims of being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged […] The post Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Arewa Youths Condemn EFCC’s Declaration Of Aisha Achimugu Wanted, Says It’s Persecution

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Recall that EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, had signed a notice declaring Achimugu’s wanted on the commission’s official social media platforms […]

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64 h. ago Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency

Tribune Online Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged financial transaction involving Lagos State. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Atiku’s allegations as […] Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency Tribune Online

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67 h. ago EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a wanted notice for businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu. Dele Oyewale, the agency’s spokesman, said this in a circular shared via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. The EFCC stated that Aisha Achimugu is wanted in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. […] The post EFCC Declares Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and socialite, wanted over allegations of criminal read more EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

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2 d. ago EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular Read More

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4 d. ago Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has raised the alarm over the recent Court of Appeal order granting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the latitude to challenge a Federal High Court’s decision that had previously barred the prosecution of former Abia State Governor and senator, representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over […] The post Kalu’s EFCC case: Ohanaeze alleges persecution of Igbo politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC Arrests Fresh 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara 

Less than a week after the arrest of 22 suspects, operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested additional 15 other persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested in the Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Officers of […]

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5 d. ago VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him

Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of extorting celebrities under the guise of investigations. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, he claimed that the EFCC allegedly forced DJ Tunes, Wizkid’s official DJ, along with singer Terry Apala and DJ Osas, to pay thousands […] The post VeryDarkMan Accuses EFCC Of Extorting Celebrities, Challenges Commission To Invite Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two women for allegedly hawking naira notes. The suspects, named Adeoti Folake and Adewuyi, were taken into custody in Lagos on March 21. According to a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, N3,850.000 and N1,600,000 were recovered from the […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Women For Allegedly Hawking Naira Notes In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri

Tribune Online EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri The statement further added that when the separate charges were read, the defendants pleaded not guilty. EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri Tribune Online

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9 d. ago N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances

Tribune Online N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances The Bauchi State chapter of the opposition Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦70bn fraud in Bauchi State, which led to the arrest of the Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances Tribune Online

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1 week ago N70bn fraud: Bauchi criticises EFCC, alleges political witch

The Bauchi State Government, on Thursday, described the arrest of its accountant general, Sirajo Jaja, for alleged N70bn fraud as a political witch-hunt and sensationalism by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement on Thursday, Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said the state’s anti-graft agency was already Read More

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1 week ago NANS Defends Seyi Tinubu On Youth Empowerment, Chides Bauchi Gov’s Son

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has defended the empowerment initiative to the Nigerian youths of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. Apparently reacting to criticisms by Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, son of the Bauchi State governor, NANS’ Senate President, Usman Nagwaza condemned what he described as an attempt to shift government responsibilities to private […]

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Shi Yang Xiong, a Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Xiong is a member of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on […] The post EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NANS slams Bauchi gov’s son for criticising Seyi Tinubu’s philanthropy

Tribune Online NANS slams Bauchi gov’s son for criticising Seyi Tinubu’s philanthropy In the statement, NANS urged Seyi Tinubu not to allow the bitter wailings of naysayers to deter him from his path of service. NANS slams Bauchi gov’s son for criticising Seyi Tinubu’s philanthropy Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bauchi Gov’s son plea to Seyi Tinubu sparks criticism from PRP

Tribune Online Bauchi Gov’s son plea to Seyi Tinubu sparks criticism from PRP Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, Son of Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed has been berated by the State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for begging Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu Bauchi Gov’s son plea to Seyi Tinubu sparks criticism from PRP Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC arrests suspended Edo official “Ebo Stone” for naira abuse

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arrested the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Monday. He Read More

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1 week ago EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 21 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi State. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road. In a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday, EFCC disclosed that investigations are ongoing and the suspects […] The post EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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