The Court of Appeal held that the EFCC Chair’s request to stay the execution of the contempt proceedings had merit. The post Yahaya Bello: Appeal Court stays execution of contempt proceedings against EFCC chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
EFCC and a corp member’s experience, By Haroon Aremu
Once inside, our phones were immediately confiscated, and we were escorted to a secure area with heavily armed security personnel. We proceeded to the registration room to provide our details, then we were led upstairs to an office where we underwent thorough security checks before being seated. I positioned myself beside my boss, hoping his […]
Why we are after ex-governor Yahaya Bello – EFCC Chair
EFCC has already charged Mr Bello with 19 counts of money laundering involving over N80 billion at the Federal High Court in Abuja but has not been able to prosecute him due to difficulties in arresting him. The post Why we are after ex-governor Yahaya Bello – EFCC Chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. […]
Alleged $6bn Fraud: Court dismisses ex-minister Agunloye’s move to stop trial
EFCC presents first witness against Emefiele in fraud case
The EFCC’s first prosecution witness, a senior supervisor at the CBN, testified in the trial on fresh 26 counts, including alleged $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud, filed against Mr Emefiele, and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile. The post EFCC presents first witness against Emefiele in fraud case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by […]
When public agencies go rogue, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
…the leadership of the Commission clearly abused the sacred instrument of prosecutorial prerogative and showed itself as either idle or misguided, if not both. When this was brough to their attention, they descended into threats, bluster and the cringe-worthy trade in mangled adjectives. One concerned citizen responded that “EFCC has gone rogue.” 10 years ago, […]
$6bn Hydropower Project: Court dismisses ex-minister’s rights enforcement suit against EFCC
The former Minister of Power and Steel had urged the court to stop EFCC from inviting or interrogating him over the $6 billion Mambilla Hydropower Project. The post $6bn Hydropower Project: Court dismisses ex-minister’s rights enforcement suit against EFCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
How FIRS official diverted public funds to her private school – Witness
EFCC is prosecuting the FIRS official and Surestart School Limited on 25 counts of criminal misappropriation, diversion, criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of N2billion. The post How FIRS official diverted public funds to her private school – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
For national security and economic development, fighting corruption matters, By Umar Yakubu
…a critical aspect that appears to elude the administration’s grasp is the imperative of waste reduction and relentless battle against corruption. The government seems to treat the matters as trivial, whilst underestimating the profound impacts they have on both the security and economic sectors. While the administration’s intentions to enhance national security are commendable, they […]