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Kunle Sanni

April 17, 2024

After seven hours-long siege to Bello’s residence, EFCC withdraws; Lokoja court grants ex-governor reprieve

It was unclear whether Mr Ododo, who had arrived at the ex-governor’s residence with his convoy around 2:30 p.m., went to the former governor or left him behind.

April 17, 2024

Gov Ododo arrives at Yahaya Bello’s house as EFCC operatives struggle to arrest ex-Kogi governor

Mr Ododo arrived at the Abuja residence of Mr Bello, located at Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, at about 2:45 pm.

April 17, 2024

EFCC operatives lay siege to ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s house in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have surrounded the Abuja residence of former Governor Yahaya Bello.

Mr Bello's residence on Benghazi Street, wuse Zone 4
April 16, 2024

Kaduna lawmakers launch corruption probe of El-Rufai over stolen billions from 2015 to 2023

The governor said his administration inherited a debt of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from the El-Rufai administration.

Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-rufai
April 15, 2024

Authorities shut influencer’s social media platforms with 30 million followers over fake news

The influencer and her company may face administrative punishment, which ranges from a warning to detention.

April 14, 2024

Nigerian bankers colluded with government officials to re-loot recovered Abacha loot: EFCC

“Managing directors of the indicted banks have made useful statements to investigators digging into the infractions.’’

Late Sani Abacha
April 11, 2024

Vietnamese billionaire Truong Lan sentenced to death for $12.5 billion bank fraud

She was also said to have committed the crime between 2012 and 2022.

Truong Lan flanked on left and right side by security officers (Credit: ABC News)
April 8, 2024

CBN stops banks from collecting foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans

CBN stated that it has seen FCY being used as collateral for naira loans by its clients and, as a result, forbids it going forward.

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April 8, 2024

CBN sells $10,000 to BDCs at N1,101 per dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again declared that dollars will be sold to bureaux de change at N1,101 per dollar. 

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April 4, 2024

EFCC to charge popular cross-dresser Bobrisky with naira abuse

The commission stated that the cross-dresser would soon be charged to court. 

Bobrisky