Those involved in the $2.1 billion arms deal will have their dates in court this week starting from today, the fate of each will be decided, and their level of involvement in the scam deal known.Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), former chairman, Daar Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi and former Sokoto […]
Continue ReadingThe leaders and people of Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, have given their total support to the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its probe of Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over the alleged N13 billion paid by Federal Government for the acquisition of land for […]
Continue ReadingThe leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, hereby reiterates its support for a honest, holistic and total war against corruption and we demand the trial and prosecution of all those involved, including those who may have returned ‘loots’ to the government. However, we are completely against any one-sided public trial and mob conviction of […]
Continue ReadingFormer Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), said he may not honour the latest invitation from Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a statement, he said the EFCC move was a ploy to intimidate and witch-hunt him because of his refusal to back Timipre Sylva, candidate of the All Progressives Congress […]
Continue ReadingMore revelations by former Accounts Officer II, Ibrahim Idris Wambai have shown that the Office of Nigeria’s former Vice President Namadi Sambo was on a monthly stipend of N20million from the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA). Several presidential aides also benefitted from slush funds from the ONSA,according to Wambai,who singled out five firms which […]
Continue ReadingThe accusations against the former minister of finance Dr. Ngosi okonji Iweala is growing considerable interest especially from the governor of Edo state, Gov Adams Oshiomhole. Oshionhole who has constantly said the Federal Government must make sure that the ongoing investigation into arms deals under the past administration is total by ensuring that all those […]
Continue ReadingThe arms deal scandal is beginning to take a new look as past government officials from the previous administration have been summoned by the EFCC. A former Minister of Finance under president Jonathan administration, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said yesterday 9, Dec that she transferred $322m from the looted funds recovered from the former Head of […]
Continue ReadingA Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday ordered that Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, owners of popular African Independent Television and Raypower radio station be remanded in the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dokpesi was arraigned on six counts charge of money laundering and fraudulent dealings by the EFCC. Justice […]
Continue ReadingThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed money laundering and other charges, against Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman, Daar Communications, the owners of AIT and Ray Power. Also charged before the Federal High Court are: Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, former Minister of State for Finance Bashir Yuguda and […]
Continue ReadingTo mark the 2015 International Anti- Corruption Day celebration, members of staff of Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today, December 9, 2015 stage an anti- corruption procession from the agency’s office in Wuse 2, to the Shehu Yar ‘Adua Centre, Abuja, venue of the national anti corruption day […]
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