Matawalle: Northern Emancipation Network Tackles Tietie, Says He’s Incoherent
The Northern Emancipation Network has come down hard on Frank Tietie for his recent remarks on the face off between Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, and Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, saying they are…
107 Anti-Corruption Crusaders Urges Tinubu To Cleanse EFCC Quickly
Following a massive protest in Lagos, a conglomeration of about 107 Anti-Corruption crusade groups led by Crime and Corruption Monitors has impressed on the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu to ensure the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is…
(Full List) CBN Revokes Licences Of Microfinance Banks, Financial Institutions
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 132 microfinance banks, four primary mortgage banks, and three finance companies in the country. The revocation exercise was disclosed in the official gazette of the…
Corruption In EFCC: More Trouble For Bawa As North Central Citizens Demand Thorough Investigation Into Allegations
The North Central Citizens Council has noted that the main purpose of the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as a law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes, has been eroded “under the inept leadership of Abdulrasheed Bawa.”…
Why We Want EFCC Chairman Investigated – Niger Delta Youths, Says Bawa Must Step Aside During Investigation
Youths of the oil-rich Niger Delta region, Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has expressed deep concern about recent series of allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. In a statement signed…
CNG States Position On Reported Plots Against May 29 Handover, Wants Emefiele, Other Critical Government Officials Stopped From Fleeing Nigeria
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said that it is, as usual, worried by “the growing uncertainties created by certain destabilizing forces in the country surrounding the May 2029 transition to a new administration elected through the democratic poll…
N451m For 12 Board Members’ Aides As Senate Passes N876bn NDDC 2023 Budget
Twelve board members of the commission are to get the sum of N451 million as their entitlement for the year, while N576 million was earmarked for running of office of the chairman of the commission, Lauretta Onochie as the Nigerian…
Political Parties Back Calls For Live Broadcast Of Presidential Election Tribunal’s Proceedings, Give Reason INEC, Tinubu May Object
Political parties under the aegis of the Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has thrown its weight behind calls for live broadcast of the proceedings of the presidential election petition court sittings in Abuja, giving reason why those opposed to…
Court: Retired General Forfeits Properties, MTN Shares To FG Over N8.5bn Fraud
Justice Chukujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 5, 2023, ordered the final forfeiture of eight properties, seven in Abuja and one in Bayelsa State, as well as 30, 000 MTN shares (MTN…
Court Sends Four Internet Fraudsters to Jail As Convicts Forfeit Over N5m, Car to FG
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Thursday, May 4, 2023, convicted and sentenced four internet fraudsters to jail for fraud. Those convicted are Edemakhiota Osaretin, Ehiaguina Joel, Desmondehator Osarumwense and Jonathan Ibhazeh (aka…
