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4 days ago
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of 11 suspected oil thieves and one vessel, MT SAISNIL II, handed over to the commission by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos.
4 days ago
Hundreds of human rights activists, yesterday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) anti-democratic approaches to issues of law enforcement
4 days ago
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has said despite his ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his faith in Nigeria remains unshaken.
20 Apr
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have commenced an investigation of 11 suspected oil thieves and one vessel, MT SAISNIL II, handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos. The suspects are Jimoh Olusola, Akinrodoye Tobias, Idolor Ogun, Blessed Udoh Michael, Fineface…
20 Apr
Hundreds of human rights activists, on Saturday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approaches to issues of law enforcement as well as unjust application of state power by the Federal Government.
20 Apr
There may be no hiding place any longer for the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as law enforcement agencies in the country seem to be tightening the noose on him.
20 Apr
Nigeria’s sustained onslaught against internet fraudsters in the country has been most successful owing largely to verifiable intelligence the anti-graft agencies received from concerned members of the public.
20 Apr
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the money laundering charge filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
19 Apr
A coalition of forty-five civil society organizations (CSOs) operating under the banner of Justice for All (JA) has called upon the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to undertake a thorough investigation into the tenure of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and pursue legal action if any wrongdoing is uncovered. Kwankwaso, who currently…
19 Apr
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, declared immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted.
19 Apr
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking a substituted service of the charge on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
18 Apr
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the Indian Language School in Ilupeju accused of denying Nigerians admission. The move to carry out the investigation was a result of a post made by an X user @decommonroom who shared his experience with the school. “The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need…
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The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
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Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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US-led coalition forces shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels, American authorities said Thursday, as the Iran-backed group announced strikes against US and Israeli ships.