President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to commence investigation of the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and other government officials allegedly accused of wrongdoing. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant […]
Continue ReadingMore scandalous details about the security report that prompted the senate to reject the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the report allegedly submitted by the DSS, Magu is accused of living in a N40million mansion paid for by one Umar Mohammed, a retired air commodore […]
Continue ReadingThe Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has discovered fake embassy operating in Lagos where many innocent members of the public had been swindled. The Policemen attached to the squad swooped on them; two Chinese and two Nigerians were apprehended during the raid on their office situated inside an hotel, Golden […]
Continue ReadingThere are tangible evidences indicating that the Federal Government have agreed to pay the Government of Switzerland $79m (N25.2bn) as part of conditions for the repatriation of almost $400m (N128bn) recovered from the family of the late military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha. The Chairman of the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraj, said […]
Continue ReadingMr Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called for inter-agency collaboration to make the fight against corruption in the country succeed. He made the call on Friday when he paid a visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai in Abuja. Magu said “there is […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government on Wednesday sought to tender documents of over 30 bank accounts in evidence against former Gov. Muritala Nyako and seven others who are facing trial in the Federal High Court Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nyako, the former governor of Adamawa and seven others, including companies, are standing […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government on Tuesday brought a nine-count charge of Money Laundering and corruption against a Supreme Court judge, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta. Ngwuta, his colleague, Justice Inyang Okoro and five other federal justices had been suspended on allegation of fraud. The Department of State Services (DSS) between Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 raided the homes […]
Continue ReadingHerman Hembe, a member of the house of representatives from Benue state, has accused Abdulmumin Jibrin of running away from prosecution. Jibrin, who was suspended from the house over some allegations leveled against the leadership of the 8th assembly, is currently in London where he received an award. The suspended lawmaker has vowed not return […]
Continue ReadingThe suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Monday vowed never to return to Nigeria unless his safety is guaranteed. Jibrin, left Nigeria for London last week to receive an award and take his anti-corruption campaign to international community. He was suspended for 180 legislative days by the House of Representatives after […]
Continue ReadingThe National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, Muiz Banire, has offered to resign from his post pending the conclusion of investigations into his alleged bribery of a judge. In a letter addressed to the party leadership, Mr. Banire said he was not only shocked but “extremely disturbed” by media reports claiming he paid […]
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