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Kogi Assembly Demands EFCC Chairman Olukoyede’s Immediate Removal, See Scary Reasons

September 23, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Kogi Assembly Demands Removal of EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Over Alleged Attack on Yahaya Bello.   The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate dismissal of the chairman…

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EFCC Issues Strong Warning Against July 5 Nationwide Planned Protests

July 3, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

EFCC Warns Against Planned Protest, Vows to Maintain Law and Order.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning regarding a planned protest against its…

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EFCC Arrests Former Minister Sirika Over Nigeria Air Fraud

April 23, 2024 Omajemite Don

The EFCC has detained former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on suspicion of involvement in an alleged N8 billion fraud.   The investigation, initiated by the EFCC in February 2024,…

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Betta Edu Threatens BBC with $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit

April 10, 2024 Omajemite Don

Betta Edu has Threatened BBC with $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Alleged False Claims.    Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has issued a stern…

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You’ll Lose Your Job”: Ooni of Ife Tells EFCC Chairman, Gives Reason

February 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

FCT, Abuja – In a rather intriguing turn of events, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed reservations regarding the job security of EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.…

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EFCC Chairman Accuses Foreign Nations of Aiding Crime Through Stolen Nigerian Assets

December 14, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pointed fingers at foreign countries, accusing them of fostering criminal activities by harboring stolen Nigerian money and assets…

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EFCC Chairman Emphasizes Urgent Need for Media Enlightenment on Youth Involvement in Cybercrimes

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to recent media reports has clarified Chairman Ola Olukoyede’s statement regarding Nigerian youths and their alleged involvement in internet fraud, commonly…

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EFCC arrests bank manager for withdrawing N14.85m from customer’s account

October 20, 2023 Musa Jibril

Bank Relationship Manager Arrested for Allegedly Withdrawing N14.85 Million from Customer’s Account. In a startling case of alleged financial fraud, one Awulu Friday Ayegba, a relationship manager with a new-generation…

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DSS recovers over N580m from sacked EFCC chairman Bawa (Full Details)

October 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

Nigeria’s DSS Recovers N580 Million from Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa. In a startling revelation, Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly recovered over N580 million from the former…

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Concerns Raised Over the Legality of Olukayode’s Appointment as EFCC Chairman

October 14, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Nigerians Kick Against Appointment Of Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman By Tinubu, Cite Illegality.   In a recent development, concerns are mounting over the appointment of Olukayode as the new Chairman…

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Tinubu Set to Appoint Former EFCC Secretary as Chairman

October 9, 2023 Omajemite Don

In a move that has been generating buzz in political circles, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly gearing up to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as the substantive chairman of the Economic…

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Suspended EFCC Chairman, Bawa, Whisked Away From DSS Headquarters

June 28, 2023 Omajemite Don

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been relocated from the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja to an undisclosed private…

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BREAKING: Tinubu suspends EFCC Chairman, AbdulRasheed Bawa

June 14, 2023 Omajemite Don

President Bola Tinubu has suspended AbdulRasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).   The suspension, as stated in a press release by Willie Basse, the…

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Breaking: DSS storm EFCC Lagos office, blocks officers’ access

May 30, 2023 Media Partner

DSS storm EFCC Lagos office, blocks officers’ access gives reason why officials were stopped from entering their Lagos office   The Department of State Security has stormed the Economic and…

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EFCC replies Matawalle on alleged ‘$2m Bribe’

May 20, 2023 Media Partner

‘$2m Bribe’: We Won’t Be Drawn Into Mud Fight, EFCC replies Matawalle   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it will not engage in a mudslinging…

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APC Governor Calls for EFCC Chairman to Step Aside Amid Corruption Allegations

May 17, 2023 Omajemite Don

We have enough evidence of corrupt practices against EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.    Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has asked the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

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Northern governor raises fresh alarm, says Emefiele, EFCC chair Bawa plotting to scuttle Tinubu’s chances 

February 16, 2023 Jake Clifford

Northern governor raises fresh alarm, says Emefiele, EFCC chair Bawa plotting to scuttle Tinubu’s chances    A northern governor has alleged that Emefiele and the EFCC Chairman, Bawa are plotting…

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