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By Danlami Ibrahim Maikano Fact: Nuhu Ribadu is a frustrated man. He is hardly a happy man, at least outside his small cycle of family and friends. The once fiery anti-corruption czar got frustrated and disappointed on many counts. He … read more »
The convicted pension thief had a fit and eventually slumped in court. The convicted pension thief, John Yusufu, slumped in the court room as trial commenced on Monday. The lawyer to the accused, Theodore Maiyaki, had appealed to the court … read more »
by Abdullahi Bello &Akin Akindele (Barely two years after serving a jail term handed over by a Lagos High court presided over by Justice Bunmi Oyewole, fresh facts have emerged on how a web of intrigues and political manouvering at … read more »
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Tagged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigerian, nigerian newspapers, Nuhu Ribadu, Obasanjo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ribadu, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, speaks with OLUSOLA FABIYI on the perception of the President as a slow leader What do you think is responsible for the attack on President Goodluck … read more »
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Tagged EFCC, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Nigeria news, nigeria news today 2011, Nigerian, Nigerian news, Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the United States
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BY Justine John DYIKUK A cursory look at the massive outrage that greeted the country following the judgement to wit ‘two (2) years imprisonment or an option of $1500 fine’ (the equivalent of N750,000) delivered by Justice Talba Abubakar on … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, criminal code, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Farouk Lawan, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Victor Ndoma-Egba
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Former Governor of the Central Bank (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, insisting that rather, he was invited by the agency to make clarifications on … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, CBN, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Chukwuma Soludo, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Guardian, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Soludo
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Abuja: Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested the country’s former central bank governor Chukwuma Soludo over his alleged role in the banknotes bribery scandal. The Central Bank of Nigeria, the country’s apex financial institution, had printed new currency notes of 20 … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Reserve Bank of Australia, Soludo
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By EMMANUEL UDOM It is clear that Timipre Sylva, the immediate past governor of the oil rich Bayelsa state is passing through tumultuous times in the hands of the Nigerian anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Thursday … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Bayelsa State, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, IndepthAfrica, money laundering, Nigeria, Nigerian news, Sylva, Timipre Sylva
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, re-arraigned Mallam Nasir Ali, the son of a former chairman the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mallam Ahmadu Ali and three others before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged N4.4 … read more »
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State United States Department of State Dear Secretary Clinton, In light of your forthcoming trip to Nigeria, we would like to bring to your attention some of our recent research findings and recommendations … read more »
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by Olusegun Adeniyi Barely a few months in office as Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007, Mrs Patricia Olubunmi Etteh faced a serious crisis that threatened her office and would ultimately send her parking. In the bid to … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Augustus Aikhomu, Dominican Republic, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Farouk Lawan, IndepthAfrica, Lagos, Nigeria
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I was invited by Silver Knights Ibadan to present a paper at their annual May Day Lecture on the topic “Between Terrorism and Corruption – Implications for Nigeria” Considering the topical nature of the title of the discourse, I thought … read more »
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained how a former Director of Pension in the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Sani Teidi Shuaibu, used N359.25million to buy Brifina Hotel in Abuja. … read more »
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said ex-Governor James Ibori will still face trial in Nigeria after serving a 13-year term in a UK Prison. It also said with the conviction of Ibori by the Southwark Court in … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Delta State, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Gbenga Daniel, IndepthAfrica, James Ibori, London, Nigeria, Southwark Crown Court
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by Gbenga Kayode There perhaps, has never been a more depressing time for millions of much exasperated and helpless Nigerians to come to terms with the reality, that their dear nation is, indeed, in a firm grip of all manner … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Africa news, African news, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Government, IndepthAfrica, Muhammad Ahmad, Nigeria, Pension, Permanent Secretary
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, said yesterday that the commission has convicted more than 288 persons over internet crimes, extradited four fugitives to the United States while 234 cases are still being prosecuted … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Australian Federal Police, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Nigeria, United States, West Africa
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Former Delta State Governor James Ibori, who has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges at Southwark Crown Court 12 in London, may be sentenced today (Monday). Ibori had pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud, money laundering and … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Delta State, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibori, IndepthAfrica, James Ibori, London, Nigeria, Southwark Crown Court
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ABUJA—The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, yesterday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to begin inquiry into the allegation of how N30 billion was withdrawn from the vaults of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, during … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Africa news, African news, Central Bank of Nigeria, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, IndepthAfrica, National Assembly, Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) yesterday petitioned Economic and Financial Crimes Commission chair (EFCC) Ibrahim Lamorde, demanding investigation of alleged donation of a 2, 500-seater church to President Goodluck Jonathan by Gitto Construzioni Generali Nigeria Limited (GCG). GCG … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Code of Conduct, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, Government, latest Nigerian news, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, SERAP
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Court jails undergraduate over fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it has arraigned a suspect, Nasiru Yahaya Gusau before Justice M.B. Abubakar of Kano State High Court for criminal diversion of N64.8million belonging to one Alhaji … read more »
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Tagged Ado Ekiti, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Ekiti State, Funtua, Gusau, latest Nigerian news, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Ogun State, Olabisi Onabanjo University
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By Uzoma Ahamefule Immediately the news broke that Nuhu Ribadu has been appointed the chairman Petroleum Revenue Special Taskforce, the first thing that came to my mind were his days in EFCC. Then I thought deeply about Nigeria and I … read more »
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Tagged africa african news, David Mark, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, God, indepthafrica africa news, James Ibori, Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, Vienna
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By Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye, Esq EFCC Bows to Bankole (Even In Nigeria, Nothing Can Stand On Nothing – By: Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye INTRODUCTION: Mr. Lamorde of the EFCC recently met with the National Assembly on his Commission’s budget. Apparently, the … read more »
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Tagged Bankole, Dimeji Bankole, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Speaker, Washington Post
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This is my message to friends, supporters and my compatriots. I write to you somewhat in a rush, from an airport lounge. The time is past 9PM, Eastern Standard Time. Within the hour, I shall board my flight for Lagos, … read more »
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Tagged Abuja, Boko Haram, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ephraim Emeka Ugwuonye, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Lagos, Nigeria, Subsidy
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is on course to win April elections but the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could lose control of several states, according to local opinion polls. The surveys, published in Nigerian newspapers this week, vary widely in … read more »
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ABUJA–there credible evidence on the ground that shows that Nigeria is allegedly a cursed state, every indicator on the ground, legalistic-ally and otherwise demonstrate the aforementioned cursed statehood of ours” Republic Report New York has learnt. Still in a state … read more »
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Abuja – Nigeria’s secret police on Monday expressed concern over increased violence just weeks ahead of a general election, particularly the bombings of campaign rallies. Recent months have seen an upsurge in bomb attacks and clashes which have left dozens … read more »
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The former military head of state and Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) presidential flagbearer, Muhammadu Buhari, is undermining the nation’s democracy by allegedly inciting his supporters to violence, the presidential campaign council of the People’s Democratic Party has alleged. The … read more »
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LAGOS — Global watchdog Human Rights Watch urged Nigerian authorities Sunday to set up a special panel to investigate and prosecute election-related abuses and violence. “Nigeria has a history of violent and deeply flawed elections. At least 300 people were … read more »
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Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, African tribes, breaking news, EFCC, Elections, Embassies and Consulates, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthNigeria, News local news, newspapers, Nigeria, Nigeria 2011 elections, Nigeria news, Nigerian, scam, World news
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Nigeria’s presidential elections are less than a month away. Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, a southerner, continues to pursue outreach toward the north. Jonathan, whose candidacy undermines a north-south power-sharing agreement in the eyes of some northerners, has campaigned heavily in … read more »
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LAGOS, Nigeria — Opposition presidential candidate Nuhu Ribadu, a man who once went after Nigeria’s top politicians as the oil-rich nation’s anti-corruption czar, struggled Saturday to have someone listen to him. “Listen to me! Give me five minutes!” the former … read more »
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