The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for a fresh order of interim forfeiture of six Lagos and Abuja properties linked to the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. Despite that EFCC’s fresh application …
EFCC: How a widow’s petition earned Nyame 28-year jail term (Nation)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday revealed that a petition by a widow, Hauwa Kulu Usman, led to the investigation, trial and conviction of a former Governor of Taraba State, Rev. Jolly Nyame. Nyame was jailed on May…
Nigeria and the road to Babylon – Reuben Abati
Nigeria is on the road to Babylon: a place of confusion. Three years ago, the people were convinced that they had found a messiah who will lead them to the Promised Land, and meet all their expectations. Today, everyone is…
I won’t attack my enemies with EFCC, says female presidential aspirant (SUN)
A female presidential aspirant on the platform of Alliance for a New Nigeria (ANN), Dr. Elishama Rosemary Ideh, has promised that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-corruption agencies would not be used against her opponents if…
Court to rule on Metuh’s case July 11 (Nation)
An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday fixed July 11 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Olisa Metuh, a former PDP spokesman, accused of destruction of evidence. Metuh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC…
I have no case to answer – Kalu (Nation)
Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday filed a no-case submission in his trial for alleged money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned him alongside a former Director of Finance in Abia State Government…
N2.1bn fraud: Dokpesi received funds without executing any contract – Witness (Guardian)
Mr Usman Aliyu, a prosecution witness in the N2.1bn fraud case filed against Chief Raymond Dokpesi, on Monday told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the defendant received the money without executing any contract. Dokpesi, a chieftain of the PDP,…
INEC lacks powers to disqualify aspirants with court cases – Commissioner, Lawyer (Vanguard)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has for the umpteenth time denied speculations that it would disqualify politicians with court cases from contesting future elections in Nigeria. Speaking, the National Commissioner in charge of Publicity of INEC, Prince Adedeji Solomon…
Gunfire in Kano court as EFCC arraigns Shekarau, Wali (Guardian)
There was sporadic gunfire at the Federal High Court, Kano, yesterday. The incident occurred as the police confronted angry supporters of former governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Aminu Wali, and former Director General of the Goodluck…
I spent 40 days at EFCC prison, got revelation from God ―Gov Lalong (Tribune)
Apparently reacting to the travail of the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang who is presently being detained in Jos Prison, Governor Simon Lalong has stated that he was also a one time visitor of the Prison and…
