Alleged Corruption Archives - Page 5 of 8

Abuja: Court grants Sirika, daughter, others N100m bail

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Aminu Imam

�Bars them from unauthorised foreign travels Ex Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, yesterday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) denied alleged corrupt practices involving N4. 135 billion brought against him by the Federal Government. Sirika was arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji alongside his daughter, Fatima, his son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and a firm � Al Buraq Global Investment Limited. The daughter and son-in-law also pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the six-count charges when read to them. They were put on trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

EFCC denies releasing list of ex-Govs. under investigation

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has disassociated itself from a circulating report in the media alleging the release of a list of 58 former State governors under investigation for corruption, to the tune of N2.18 trillion. In an issued press statement yesterday, signed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the Commission clarified that it has not issued any such list nor discussed the investigation of the former governors with any media outlet. According to the statement, the report, titled: �EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex-Governors that Embezzled N2.187…

SERAP sues Wike, Governors �for failing to account for N5.9tr, $4.6bn loans

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian State governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike. SERAP sued the 36 governors and Wike �over their failure to account for N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, and to publish copies of the loan agreements, including details and locations of projects executed with the loans�. The suit followed the disclosure last month by Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, that the immediate-past administration of Nasir el-Rufa’i…

Alleged N70bn Corruption: Protesters storm EFCC Abuja office, demand re-opening of Matawalle�s probe

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 Aminu Imam

…”Case still open” � Commission Some protesters yesterday stormed the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, asking the Commission to re-open the investigations of former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle. This includes the alleged contract diversion up to the tune of N70 billion during his tenure as governor of the state. According to reports, the EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who received the protest letter on behalf of the Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, assured the protesters that the Commission would pursue corruption cases to…

Alleged N12bn Bribery to Custom officers:�?Premium Times�writes Tinubu, EFCC, CCB

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

Nigeria�s on-line newspaper, Premium Times, has written to President Bola Tinubu, asking him to order the prosecution of some officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) indicted for accepting bribes to the tune of N12 billion while sabotaging Government policies. In the letter dated March 12, Premium Times told President Tinubu that seven top officials of the NCS were indicted in an EFCC investigation unearthing how some Customs officers have received billions of naira from smugglers. Yet, the EFCC has failed to kick-start their prosecution months after they were detained…

“Abuja American School $760,00 refunds to EFCC meant to cover 14yrs�fees” – Yahaya Bello

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has said it has confirmed the receipt of the refund of $760,000 paid as advanced school fees by Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, for his children at the American International School, Abuja. Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. He said, �The school has refunded the entire $ 760, 000 to the EFCC�s recovery account�. Earlier, the American International School of Abuja had asked the EFCC to provide �authentic banking details� for the…

Alleged N80bn Fraud:” I’ll resign If Yahaya Bello escapes prosecution”, EFCC Chair, Olukoyode

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said he will resign from office if former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is not eventually prosecuted for the fraud allegations levelled against him. The EFCC boss, who disclosed this yesterday, during an interactive session with media executives at the EFCC Headquarters, Abuja, said, �I�m so passionate about the need for us to move forward in this country. �The particulars of his case are there. It is before the court. He removed money directly to a Bureau…

Alleged $2.1bn Arms Deal: ?”Sack Matawalle now!” Group petitions Tinubu

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 Aminu Imam

A Kaduna-based socio-political pressure group, APC Akida, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that one of his ministers is among the biggest beneficiaries of the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal. In a petition signed by its coordinator, Musa Mahmud, the group urged the president to consider dropping State Minister for defence Bello Matawalle over his involvement in the arms deal that defrauded Nigeria of billions of dollars. Mahmud said the group considers it an obligation to call on the president to do what is needed because Matawalle�s position is…

Kano: Anti-corruption agency files fresh charges against Ganduje

April 17, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has announced new corruption charges and mal-administration against an ex-Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. According to the Commission�s chairman, Muhuyi Magaji, investigations uncovered the diversion of N51.3 billion from local government funds to unauthorised individuals during Ganduje�s tenure. Speaking during a television programme yesterday, Magaji alleged that the Ganduje administration withdrew N1 billion monthly from State coffers before its tenure ended in May 2023, purportedly for road renovation, but instead, diverted to Bureau-de-Change (BDC) operators. He also cited a case involving N4 billion transferred…

Bribery Allegations: National Chairman, Ganduje suspended

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Kano APC voids suspension, sacks ward leaders The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward in Ganduje, Dawakin Tofa local government area, has suspended the Party�s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for alleged corruption. The announcement was made by the ward�s legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, who addressed newsmen yesterday, in Kano. Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje leveled by the Kano State government as the reason for the suspension. Gwanjo, said the ward accused the former Governor of gross misconduct and misappropriation of public funds during his administration in the…