The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as “Yahoo boys,” in different parts of Ilorin, Kwara State. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, September 6, 2024, in areas such as Sango, Kulende,...
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48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Umudike Arrested
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested forty eight (48) suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, Abia State. They were arrested on Friday, August 30, 2024 at different locations within Umudike, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include 12...
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FG TO POWER WHISTLE-BLOWING POLICY WITH LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing the effectiveness of its whistleblowing policy by developing a draft bill to provide legal backing and protection for whistleblowers. This move aims to address the challenges hindering the policy’s implementation and encourage more individuals to report corruption and misconduct in the conduct of government businesses....
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FG PARTNERS AAS FOR SUCCESS OF SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
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Nigeria Customs, US Customs and Border Protection Forge Synergy to Combat Illicit Trade
… Aims to Promote Better Service Delivery to Nigerians Via Global Collaborations The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, On Thursday, July 18, 2024, took a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by participating in a bilateral meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on reviving the...
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Court Jails One for Currency Mutilation in Uyo
Justice M.A.Oyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has convicted Etiusen Stephen for spraying Naira notes He was arraigned on July 19, 2024 on a two- count charge bordering on naira abuse, an offence that contravenes the provisions of Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. One...
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HoSF PAYS AN UNSCHEDULED VISIT TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S OFFICE *-Scores Ministry High in Reform Implementation
*OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE HoSF PAYS AN UNSCHEDULED VISIT TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S OFFICE *-Scores Ministry High in Reform Implementation The Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR has paid an unscheduled visit to the Federal Ministry of Justice, along with...
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Alleged N80.2Bn Fraud: Court Crashes Yahaya Bello’s Moves against Arraignment
***Asks LPDC to Investigate Bello’s Lawyers for Professional Misconduct Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 turned down an application by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello seeking a stay of proceedings and stalling of his arraignment in the alleged N80.2billion money laundering charge...
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Alleged $6bn Fraud: Court Dismisses Agunloye`s Request for Overseas Medical Trip
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 dismissed an application filed by the former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr. Olu Agunloye for a leave of the court to travel abroad for a medical check-up. At the Monday, July 1, 2024 proceeding, Agunloye, through his counsel, Adeola Adedikpe, SAN, applied for the release of his passport to enable him travel overseas for medical examination. Attached to his application were documents marked Exhibit A...
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AU Anti-Corruption Day: Olukoyede Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Corruption
To mark the 2024 African Union Anti-Corruption Day, the Ilorin Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Harry Erin, led a road walk in Ilorin. Representing the EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, Erin called on all Nigerians to support the Commission’s efforts to combat corruption. The walk, starting from the EFCC Office...