Tag: EFCC

EFCC Files Fresh $9.7m Terrorism Financing Charge Against Bauchi Finance Commissioner

EFCC files new 10-count charge against Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three civil servants. Alleged $9.7m linked to terrorism financing and money laundering between January and May 2024. Defendants…

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EFCC Traces Malami’s Wealth to Abacha Loot, Paris Club Refunds, CBN Loans

EFCC links Malami’s assets to Abacha loot and refunds. Over ₦200bn properties allegedly traced to him. Paris Club refunds, CBN loans under probe. Malami denies claims, calls them political. Investigators…

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EFCC Traces N212bn Properties to Ex-AGF Malami Across Three States

EFCC links 41 high-value properties to former AGF Abubakar Malami Assets spread across Kebbi, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory Properties allegedly acquired during Malami’s eight years in office Federal…

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Corruption, Not Religion or Ethnicity, Is Nigeria’s Real Insecurity Problem — EFCC

EFCC says corruption is the main cause of insecurity in Nigeria Security votes are being abused and diverted, not properly accounted for EFCC tracks terror financing through banks, NGOs and…

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EFCC Arrests Five Herbalists With Fake $3.4m, €280k Notes in Osun, Lagos

EFCC arrests five herbalists over fake foreign currency Counterfeit haul includes $3.4m and €280,000 Victims lured with fake spiritual cleansing promises Arrests carried out in Osun and Lagos shrines The…

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Court Orders EFCC to Apologise to Dubai-Based Businessman, Awards ₦5 Million in Damages

Court rules EFCC acted outside the law in declaring Tijjani wanted. Businessman receives ₦5 million for violation of his rights. EFCC must remove Tijjani’s details from its official website immediately.…

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EFCC Slams Malami, Says Detention Has Nothing to Do With Politics

EFCC says Malami failed to meet bail conditions, not punished for political activities in Kebbi State. Anti-graft agency dismisses claims of political persecution as false and misleading. Commission insists administrative…

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BREAKING: EFCC Arraigns Chris Ngige Over ‘Contract Fraud, Gratification’

Former Labour Minister and ex-Anambra Governor Chris Ngige arraigned on eight-count charge of contract fraud. Ngige pleaded not guilty to all counts before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in…

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Ex-Minister Chris Ngige Arrested by EFCC in Abuja

Chris Ngige arrested by EFCC amid rising speculation over his whereabouts. Aide dismisses kidnap rumours, confirms ex-governor is in EFCC custody. Arrest follows recent convoy attack involving armed men in…

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EFCC Holds Ex-AGF Malami Over Abacha Loot Probe

EFCC detains Malami after he fails to meet bail condition Former justice minister facing 18-count investigation, including money laundering Probe covers terrorism financing claims, Abacha loot from Switzerland and Jersey…

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