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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Anti-Corruption

November 5, 2024

Alleged Fraud: PDP demands release of Okowa, accuses EFCC of witch-hunting opposition

EFCC operatives had confirmed the arrest of Mr Okowa, the PDP vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.

Ifeanyi Okowa
November 5, 2024

Alleged N27 Billion Fraud: Court fixes November 11 to hear ex-Taraba gov’s motion challenging jurisdiction

Messrs Ishaku and Yero were arraigned on a 15-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Darius Dickson Ishaku
November 4, 2024
Mukaila Lamidi (Auxilliary)
November 4, 2024

EFCC arrests ex-Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa over N1.3 trillion oil derivation fraud

The vice presidential candidate was accused of using the loot to acquire massive shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Company, among other investments in the oil sector.

Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
November 4, 2024

Court orders arrest of Dana Air MD, Ranesh, over alleged N1.3 billion fraud

The lawyer argued that Mr Ranesh had refused to appear for his arraignment in the alleged N1.3 billion fraud preferred against him by the Office of the AGF.

Dana Air, Ranesh
November 1, 2024

Court orders final forfeiture of $2.04 million, landed properties linked to ex-CBN gov Emefiele

Justice Isaac Dipeolu also ordered the final forfeiture of landed properties and share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Ltd Trust, all linked to Mr Emefiele.

CBN Godwin Emefiele (credit: Bloomberg)
November 1, 2024

Senate reconstitutes ad hoc committee to probe economic sabotage in petroleum industry

In his motion, Mr Bamidele observed that the House of Representatives had debated the same subject and constituted its ad hoc committee to investigate it.

Nigerian Senate
October 31, 2024

EFCC recovered N248 billion, $105 million; secured 3,455 convictions in one year: Official

He said the commission had also charged four former governors to court over corruption allegations.

Ola Olukoyede
October 31, 2024

Alleged Fraud: Ex-CBN secretary tells court how Emefiele transferred funds into niece’s account

The witness said all emails he sent to the bank account officer and instructions given were as directed by Mr Emefiele.

Godwin Emefiele
October 31, 2024

EFCC nabs 55 suspected internet fraudsters in Offa

”The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he added.

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