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  1. Nigerians Question Ortom's Moral Authority as He Urges Yahaya Bello to Face EFCC Instead of Hiding

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Ortom's Moral Authority as He Urges Yahaya Bello to Face EFCC Instead of Hiding

    In a public call for accountability, former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, urged his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to emerge from hiding and address the allegations against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking at a church thanksgiving service in...
  2. Yahaya Bello's Media Office Fires Back at EFCC Allegations

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello's Media Office Fires Back at EFCC Allegations

    In response to allegations of misappropriation of public funds by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, his media office released a statement refuting the claims. The statement, issued during a press conference on April 23, 2024, addressed accusations that Bello withdrew cash from the state...
  3. Yahaya Bello Faces Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering Tactics with American International School Funds

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Faces Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering Tactics with American International School Funds

    Amidst allegations circulating on Twitter, purportedly revealing a scheme involving Governor Yahaya Bello attempting to bypass US anti-money laundering regulations, Nigerians have expressed concern and called for further investigation into the matter. According to an unnamed user known as...
  4. Yahaya Bello's $760,910 for 14 Years School Fee Rattles Nigerians

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello's $760,910 for 14 Years School Fee Rattles Nigerians

    Amidst the legal tussle between Governor Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the American International School of Abuja has made a significant refund of $760,910.84, which was part of the $845,852 allegedly deposited by Bello to cover the educational expenses of...
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    Metro EFCC nabs 34 currency speculators in Abuja - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/27/efcc-nabs-34-currency-speculators-in-abuja/
  6. EFCC Clamps Down on Forex Fraud: 34 Suspects Nabbed in Abuja Raid

    Nigeria EFCC Clamps Down on Forex Fraud: 34 Suspects Nabbed in Abuja Raid

    In a swift operation targeting illicit foreign exchange activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 34 individuals suspected of currency speculation in Abuja. The arrests were executed by operatives from the EFCC's Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization...
  7. Yahaya Bello Hits Back: Refutes EFCC Claims on Children's School Fees Payment

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Hits Back: Refutes EFCC Claims on Children's School Fees Payment

    In the wake of blistering accusations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has vigorously denied allegations of misappropriating state funds to cover his children's school fees. The saga has ignited a fierce legal and public relations...
  8. Arms Deal Scandal: EFCC Witness Exposes N4.6 Billion Connection to Bafarawa's Son

    Nigeria Arms Deal Scandal: EFCC Witness Exposes N4.6 Billion Connection to Bafarawa's Son

    Hamza Abdullahi, an EFCC witness, appeared before Y. Halilu, the judge at the FCT High Court, narrating how N4.6 billion from the arms deal was traced to the son of Attahiru Bafarawa, former Sokoto State Governor. The defendants, including Bafarawa and his son Sagir, are facing charges related...
  9. EFCC's U-Turn: Agency Withdraws Appeal Over Yahaya Bello Arrest Order

    Nigeria EFCC's U-Turn: Agency Withdraws Appeal Over Yahaya Bello Arrest Order

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi High Court restraining the agency from arresting Yahaya Bello, the former governor of the state. This decision, announced on April 22, has sent shockwaves...
  10. EFCC Clamps Down on Illegal Forex Trading, Freezes 300 Accounts to Save Naira

    Nigeria EFCC Clamps Down on Illegal Forex Trading, Freezes 300 Accounts to Save Naira

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action by freezing 300 illegal forex trading accounts. This revelation came during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as disclosed by EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The targeted...
  11. Nigeria Air Scandal: EFCC Reveals Tactics Behind Hadi Sirika's N8bn 'Fraud' Arrest

    Nigeria Nigeria Air Scandal: EFCC Reveals Tactics Behind Hadi Sirika's N8bn 'Fraud' Arrest

    Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with the controversial Nigeria Air project. Sirika's arrest came after EFCC operatives discreetly descended upon his Abuja residence, where he was taken into...
  12. EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele for Alleged Currency Printing Scandal

    Nigeria EFCC Files Fresh Charges Against Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele for Alleged Currency Printing Scandal

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its pursuit of accountability in Nigeria's financial sector, filing a fresh charge against Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The four-count charge accuses Emefiele of authorizing the printing...
  13. Nigerians Aghast as EFCC Exposes Yahaya Bello's Misuse of $720k from State Account for Child's School Fees

    Nigeria Nigerians Aghast as EFCC Exposes Yahaya Bello's Misuse of $720k from State Account for Child's School Fees

    Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleges that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from state funds to pay his child's school fees in advance. Speaking during an interactive session with media executives in Abuja...
  14. Nigeria Air Scam: EFCC Target Hadi Seriki Over NGN8 billion

    Nigeria Nigeria Air Scam: EFCC Target Hadi Seriki Over NGN8 billion

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a significant step in its investigation into financial impropriety within Nigeria's aviation sector by apprehending Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Sirika's arrest is...
  15. Yahaya Bello Speaks Out: Fear of EFCC Arrest Grips Former Kogi Governor

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Speaks Out: Fear of EFCC Arrest Grips Former Kogi Governor

    The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, finds himself at the center of attention as he faces a 19-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello's readiness to confront these charges was underscored by his legal team's appearance in the...
  16. EFCC Secures Court Order to Serve Yahaya Bello with N80 Billion Fraud Charges Through Legal Counsel

    Nigeria EFCC Secures Court Order to Serve Yahaya Bello with N80 Billion Fraud Charges Through Legal Counsel

    Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has made a significant ruling in the ongoing case involving the alleged N80 billion fraud charges against former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello. In a decisive move, the court ordered that the charges be served through Bello's...
  17. Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Appeals Court Decision, Pushes for Lesser Penalty

    Nigeria Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Appeals Court Decision, Pushes for Lesser Penalty

    Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has escalated his legal battle by filing a notice of appeal against his recent conviction and sentencing at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Seeking reprieve from the six-month maximum imprisonment term imposed on him, Bobrisky's appeal...
  18. Obiano's Legal Battle: Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss N4bn Theft Charges, Allows Medical Trip

    Nigeria Obiano's Legal Battle: Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss N4bn Theft Charges, Allows Medical Trip

    Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, faced a setback in court on Thursday as his attempt to dismiss N4 billion theft charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was dismissed by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Despite Obiano's...
  19. Twist in Yahaya Bello Saga: Police Detain Officers Linked to Ex-Governor's Escape from EFCC

    Nigeria Twist in Yahaya Bello Saga: Police Detain Officers Linked to Ex-Governor's Escape from EFCC

    In the ongoing saga between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, a new twist has emerged with the detention of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and security detail by the Nigeria Police Force. The female police officer serving as Bello's ADC...
  20. Nigerians Ridicule Commissioner's Denial of Gov Ododo's Role in Bello's Escape Amid EFCC Raid

    Nigeria Nigerians Ridicule Commissioner's Denial of Gov Ododo's Role in Bello's Escape Amid EFCC Raid

    While swirling controversy surrounding the alleged evasion of arrest by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the state's Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has stepped forward to dispel rumors implicating Governor Usman Ododo in assisting Bello's departure from his residence...
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