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A Standstill at the Panel Hearing: VDM Demands Bobrisky’s Presence On September 30, 2024, social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) refused to testify at a panel hearing after discovering that Bobrisky, the focus of the allegations, was absent. VDM had previously accused Bobrisky of paying ₦15 million to EFCC officers and the Nigerian Correctional Services to…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports from his media office and the anti-graft agency. Bello’s media office, led by Director Ohiare Michael, claimed that the former governor voluntarily appeared at the EFCC headquarters to clear his name of money…
In a dramatic court session at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was remanded in Kuje prison after pleading not guilty to charges of money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mamman, who served in the administration of former President Muhammadu…
In a landmark ruling, the Special Offenses Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has sentenced Ugwu Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle to 46 years in prison for impersonating members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and executing a fraudulent court order. The judgment, handed down by Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe, marks a significant victory in the…
The Nigerian anti-corruption community is in mourning following the death of Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lamorde, who was 61 years old, passed away early Sunday in Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but his passing was…
In a staggering revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that over a 25-year period, at least 58 former governors have been involved in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion. This astronomical figure excludes the billions of Naira worth of properties that have been seized globally or are currently…
In a landmark case of financial malpractice, former manager of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Nwachukwu Placidus, has been sentenced to a total of 121 years in prison for his involvement in a N112,100,000 fraud scheme. Judge S. N. Odili of the Anambra State High Court, located in Onitsha, Anambra State, delivered the verdict, marking…
In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and socialite Cubana Chief Priest have reached an agreement for an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged naira abuse charges. The high-profile case unfolded at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, where Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared to continue…
In a bid to address what he perceives as misleading claims regarding his children’s school fees, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has issued a comprehensive statement through his media office. The statement aims to clarify the narrative surrounding allegations made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning the payment of $720,000 in…
In a twist to the ongoing saga involving former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the American International School of Abuja (AISA) has pledged to reimburse the sum of $760,910 in school fees paid by Bello for his children. This development comes amidst allegations that Bello…