The Tinubu Media Support Group, TMSG, has urged the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to heed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the court of law. According to the group, it […]
Olukoyede begins restructuring of EFCC, makes new appointments
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has commenced the restructuring of the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede appointed Mr. Michael Nzekwe as his Chief of Staff. He also appointed zonal directors for each of the 14 zonal commands of the commission. A statement on the EFCC’s website said Nzekwe is a […]
Yahaya Bello: EFCC’s actions are ‘trial by mischief’ – Ewa Okpo, constitutional lawyer
A Constitutional lawyer, Ewa Okpo, has described the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing face-off with the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as “trial by mischief”. In an interview on Arise TV’s morning show on Saturday, the legal practitioner specifically stated that it was wrong, in […]
Yahaya Bello reacts to controversial $720,000 children’s school fees advance payment
American school confirms ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s advance payment of $720,000 in court filing
The school’s letter, which went viral online on Friday, showed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello paid the money in August 2021, in advance for school terms his children had yet to use. The post American school confirms ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s advance payment of $720,000 in court filing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered […]
EFCC nabs 34 currency speculators in Abuja
Personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud. In a statement by EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, they were arrested on Friday in a sting operation following credible intelligence about […]
Yahaya Bello: Court summons EFCC boss Olukoyede over alleged contempt
A Kogi High Court in Lokoja on Friday ordered the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13 for allegedly disobeying its order. Justice I.A. Jamil of High Court IV gave the order while ruling in Suit No. HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No. HCL/190M/2024, brought before him by ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello […]
American International School writes EFCC, to refund $760,000 paid for Yahaya Bello children’s fees
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 the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Bello allegedly paid $720,000 in advance as fees for five of his children from the coffers […]
EFCC arraigns two Chinese over illegal mining activities
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned two Chinese, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, alongside their company, Ebuy Concept Limited, before a Federal High Court in Ilorin over alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara State. They were arraigned on a one-count charge, which bordered on possessing solid minerals without a licence and […]
EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State. The Commission made this known in a statement on its X page on Thursday. EFCC said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Different brands of mobile devices, laptops, two cars and […]