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Alleged N70bn theft: “Matawalle can�t escape probe”, EFCC assures Zamfara APC protesters

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 Aminu Imam

The EFCC has promised to continue its investigation into alleged stealing of N70bn by Nigeria�s deputy defence minister Bello Matawalle. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle appears to be in deeper mess as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday promised to continue with his investigation over alleged stealing of N70 billion between 2019 and 2023. The Commission said it does not close cases once it opens an investigation. The EFCC’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, gave the assurance during a protest by members…

EFCC detains NAHCON Chairman, recovers 314,098 Saudi Riyal

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Aminu Imam

Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, as well as the Commission�s Secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, are currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged mismanagement of the N90bn 2024 Hajj subsidy. In a document issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said, �A total of Saudi Riyals (SR)314,098 was recovered� from the NAHCON chairman and other ranking officials. The EFCC said its investigation revealed that from the N90bn Hajj subsidy, Arabi, fraudulently overpaid himself and his accomplices the necessary…

“Some religious organisations more corrupt than public offices” � EFCC Boss

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says he has evidence to prove that some religious organisations are �more corrupt� than public offices in Nigeria. Speaking during a leadership conference organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos on Friday, Olukoyede accused religious leaders of pointing fingers at others rather than themselves. Olukoyede made the revelation during a one-day dialogue in Abuja, with the theme: �Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption�, said: �Just this last week, I have had cause to recover…

Alleged N80bn fraud: Yahaya Bello remains ‘wanted’ – EFCC

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Appeals to SSS, Police to capture him The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, remains ‘wanted’, and that his arrest is a collective responsibility of all security agencies in Nigeria. �We have declared him as ‘wanted’; and he is still wanted,� Spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, told newsmen yesterday. When asked why the fugitive former governor had not been arrested since he was declared wanted months ago, Oyewale said, �When a suspected is declared ‘wanted’ in law enforcement, the responsibility…

Alleged N80.2bn fraud: EFCC uncovers Yahaya Bello�s plan to escape Nigeria

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

…Immigration put him on watchlist The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has uncovered the plan of ex-Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, to leave Nigeria for Morocco via Cameroun amid the N80.2 billion fraud allegation against him. Recall that Bello, who is currently on the run, faces a 19-count charge, including allegations of money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds amounting to about N80.2 billion. Despite denying the allegations, he has repeatedly failed to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite on scheduled dates. On Thursday, June 27, the defendant failed…

Graft: “For every N10 we recovered, more than N50 was stolen” – EFCC boss

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has that for every N10 recovered by the anti-graft agency, more than N50 has been stolen. The EFCC boss, who stated this on Wednesday after he was conferred with the �Man of Valour� Award by Global Peace Movement International, (GPMI), an international organisation with presence in 27 countries, added that for any N10 to be recovered, the Commission will need approximately N2.50k. Spokesperson for the anti-graft Commission, Dele Oyewale, in an issued statement, said two other awards, ‘Winner’ and…

US Congress members visit Binance employee detained in Nigeria, seek his release

June 22, 2024June 22, 2024 Aminu Imam

Two United States (US) members of Congress, Representative French Hill and Representative Chrissy Houlahan, visited detained American citizen and Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, at the Kuje Detention facility on June 19th 2024 and have posted a video on social media calling for his release, according to a statement. Announcing the visit on his X account, Representative Hill (Republican), said, �Yesterday, @RepHoulahan and I visited with US citizen, Tigran Gambaryan, in Kuje Prison in Nigeria. We found him suffering from the conditions there, as he has malaria and double pneumonia, and…

EFCC received 14,000 petitions in one year – Olukoyede

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Aminu Imam

As a mark of public confidence in the credibility and integrity of operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission had received 14,000 petitions from members of the public in the last one year.?The EFCC boss stated this in Abuja last week Tuesday, when the Special Envoy for West Africa, Dr. Charles Omini, paid him a courtesy visit at the corporate headquarters of the Commission. Olukoyede stated that the Commission�s relentless efforts in ridding the country of all forms…

Alleged N423bn �fraud�: EFCC sets up team to investigate el-Rufa’i, others

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has raised a team of operatives to probe alleged mismanagement of N423 billion by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i and some key members of his government. It was learnt that the former governor will soon be invited for questioning. Others slated for interrogation are those who served as Finance Commissioners from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023; all the Accountants-General in the eight years that his administration lasted, as well as the chairmen of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS)…

“Kaduna Assembly yet to report ?423bn misappropriation on el-Rufa’i” � EFCC, ICPC

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), have confirmed that they have not received any formal report or petition regarding the alleged ?423 billion misappropriation by the administration of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. Recall that the Kaduna State House of Assembly had previously established a 13-man panel chaired by Deputy Speaker, Henry ?anjuma, to investigate el-Rufa’i�s tenure. This followed claims by the current Governor, Uba Sani, about inheriting a significant debt burden that he detailed during a…