Tag: EFCC

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

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American school writes

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 EFCCs recovery account. Earlier, the American International School of Abuja had asked the EFCC to provide authentic banking details for the…

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American school writes EFCC, seeks to refund Yahaya Bellos children fees

Aminu Imam
American school writes

The American International School of Abuja, (AISA), has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to provide authentic banking details for the refund of fees paid for the children of Yahaya Bello, immediate-past governor of Kogi State. The children are in Grade level-2 to 8 at the school. In a letter addressed to the Lagos zonal commander of the EFCC, the school said the sum of $845,852 has been paid in tuition since the 7th of September 2021 to date. AISA said the sum to be refunded is $760,910,…

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EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud

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EFCC arrests Sirika

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money-laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the EFCC yesterday.. Following his arrival at the anti-graft agencys Abuja office, Sirika met with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent contracts awarded by him to a company owned by his younger sibling. Impeccable anti-graft sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak, confirmed the…

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Anti-Corruption Fight: EFCC targets bankchiefs, ex-Governors, celebrities

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EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has intensified its anti-corruption campaign, targeting high-profile individuals such as former State governors, bank chiefs, and celebrities. Recall that recently, controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the Naira, sparking debate over selective prosecution. The Commission denied allegations of selectivity and vowed to investigate and prosecute new cases of Naira abuse. Also socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, was also recently arraigned for similar charges, raising questions about the Commission’s consistency. Additionally, the EFCC is…

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EFCC targets former Buhari ministers over multi-billion Naira fraud allegations

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EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is intensifying its investigations into several former ministers who served under President Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged involvement in multi-billion naira fraud cases. This development follows the growing scrutiny of prominent figures from the previous administration. According to EFCC sources, the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, are among those under investigation. These individuals were key figures during Buharis tenure and are now facing allegations tied to massive financial irregularities. Reports…

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Alleged N80bn fraud: EFCC declares Yahaya Bello ‘wanted’

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EFCC Yahaya Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has declared Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, as ‘wanted’. In a post on its official Facebook page, the anti-graft Commission said Bello is wanted in connection with alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately to the Commission or the nearest Police Station, EFCC wrote. Recall that Bello was whisked away from his Abuja home yesterday by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, while EFCC operatives laid siege to his residence.…

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Alleged N84bn fraud: EFCC obtains arrest warrant for Yahaya Bello

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EFCC Yahaya Bello

Operatives storm ex-govs Abuja home The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday was granted a warrant by a Federal High Court in Abuja to apprehend Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The warrant was issued following an ex-parte motion filed by the EFCC. In his ruling on the Motion, Justice Emeka Nwite also directed that the former governor be produced before him today, Thursday, for arraignment. ?This is coming as the EFCC operatives yesterday stormed the Abuja home of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, located in…

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Naira abuse: EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest today

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EFCC Cubana

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has filed a three-count charge against the nightlife promoter, Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency, the Naira. Cubana, born Pascal Okechukwu, is accused of spraying and tampering with the Naira at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act of 2007. The counts against the Instagram celebrity reads: that you, Okechukwu Pascal on 13th Feb. 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event,…

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Edu, Shehu: EFCC recovers ?30bn, probes 50 bank accounts

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), says it has recovered N30 billion for the Federal Government, and is currently probing 50 bank accounts relating to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. The Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede,, who disclosed this yesterday, also revealed that progress was being made in the investigation, while highlighting the seriousness of the case and urged Nigerians to be patient. He said, We have laws and…

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Malabu OPL 245 alleged fraud:EFCC sacks top prosecutor accused of taking bribes

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has parted ways with one of its top prosecutors amid a sprawling probe into how a high-profile case was bungled last month. The anti-corruption office received a severe reprimand from a federal judge last week, during a verdict on the criminal bribery case involving former Attorney-General, Bello Adoke, the proprietors of Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd, and multinational giants Eni and Shell. Justice Abubakar Kutigi threw out the case, which the EFCC first filed in 2020 before the High Court of the Federal…

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