Alleged N15b fraud: EFCC arrests Bafarawa’s ex-commissioners, four others – The Nation
December 14, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday arrested six former top officials in Sokoto State as part of its ongoing investigation of an alleged N15billion fraud against former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa.
Varsity graduate jailed 12 yrs over $2.5m scam – Vanguard
November 10, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
A graduate of Chemical Engineering from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nwanya Odichukwu, has been sentenced to a 12 year imprisonment by a Federal High Court, Enugu over offences bordering on fraud and internet scam.
Bode George to spend weekend in jail – Vanguard
October 30, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
There are indications that convicted Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George and five other members of the board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, which he led, will spend the weekend in jail, despite Justice Joseph Oyewole’s readiness to hear their motion for bail pending the appeal.
EFCC summons 55 bank debtors today, – 800 firms, individuals owe banks N1.5trn, – FG, CBN disagree over troubled banks – Tribune
October 19, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has summoned debtors of non-performing loans to the five banks that recently failed the stress test of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Commission’s spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, told the Nigerian Tribune, on Sunday, that recovery exercise begins today.
Aondoakaa: we won’t hand over Nigerians for trial – The Nation
September 29, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Nigeria yesterday said it would not hand over any of its nationals for trial overseas.
Apparently referring to Britain’s request for former Delta State Governor James Ibori for trial in London, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Michael Aondoakaa (SAN) said the request was an indictment of the country’s security and legal system.
Ibori: I’ll Produce Evidence against Ribadu – Thisday
September 29, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
The battle of wits between former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, continued yesterday with the ex-governor threatening to produce “copious documentary evidence” on the allegations he made against the former anti-graft boss.
Anxiety grips ministers as cabinet shake-up looms – The Nation
September 28, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Between five and seven ministers may be dropped by President Umaru Yar’Adua in the planned changes in the Federal Executive Council.
The last cabinet reshuffle by the President was on October 29, 2008 when 20 out of the 42 ministers were dropped.
Ribadu to Ibori: Explain your source of wealth – The Nation
September 27, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday blasted former governor James Ibori of Delta State for ‘cooking up lies’ against him over the former governor’s travail.
$15m Bribery: Ibori Lied, Says Ribadu – The Guardian
September 27, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday described as false the allegation by the embattled former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori , that he had lobbied him for the post of the Inspector General of Police and insisted that the $15 million allegedly given to him by the former governor is still lying as exhibit at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Reasons I’m after Ibori – Ribadu – The Vanguard
September 26, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Former chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu admitted publicly, today, that he was indeed after former Governor James Ibori, but not for the reasons adduced by the ex-governor at a press conference in Lagos on Friday.
