Alleged N2.7b Fraud: Court Admits more Evidence against Sirika, others

Justice S.C. Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama on Monday, May 5, 2024 admitted more evidence against former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting the former minister alongside his daughter Fatima Sirika, son in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global Investment Limited on amended six-count charge, bordering on abuse of …

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Refinery: Oil sector cabal still frustrating us – Dangote

President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says the “cabal” in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is still fighting against the success of his petrochemicals project.   According to Semafor, a global news platform, Dangote disclosed this while speaking at an investor forum in Lagos at the weekend.   “For a very, very long time, those that have …

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EFCC Arrests Content Creator for Naira Abuse in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad for allegedly abusing Naira notes.   Sa’ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account @youngcee0066 where he was seen throwing Naira notes on the floor and deliberately stepping on them and …

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EFCC Arrests Three Suspects Behind Q-net Scam

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have nabbed three suspected fraudsters linked with Q-net scam in the country. The suspects, Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor Oluwale who are currently undergoing interrogation in the Commission, were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, in Abuja. Operating under the name, Mighty Infinity Millionaire Limited, the trio falsely claimed …

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Bamise: Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging

The Lagos state high court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver of Lagos bus rapid transit (BRT), to death by hanging for killing Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer.   Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Sherifat Sonaike held that the prosecution successfully proved its case, relying on the doctrine of “last seen” and …

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EFCC Strengthens Ties with Police, DSS Others in Anti-corruption Fight

The Kwara State Police Command has agreed to strengthen ties with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the interest of the anti-corruption fight in the state. Following suit are the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Department of State Services, DSS in the state. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 as the …

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TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation celebrates international workers’ day: A call for unity and commitment to national development

The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has extended its warmest regards to the nation’s labour force, recognizing their invaluable contributions to society. Every year on May 1, communities across the globe honor the dedication and resilience of workers, and this year’s celebration in Nigeria carries significant weight as it reflects both gratitude and the pressing challenges faced by the labor …

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GTBank increases SMS transaction alert fee to ₦6

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert charges, with the fee increasing from ₦4 to ₦6 per message effective Thursday, May 1, 2025.   In a customer notice issued on Wednesday, the bank cited rising telecommunication service charges as the reason for the upward adjustment.   “This adjustment is due to a recent increase …

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Serial Investment Fraudster Bags 63 Years in Ibadan

Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to sixty-three (63) years jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on 30-count charges by Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

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EFCC arrests E-Money for alleged Naira abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, also known as E-Money, for allegedly abusing the Naira.   Vanguard gathered that he was picked up by operatives of the commission on Monday night at his residence in Lagos.   The socialite is facing allegations of Naira abuse and the defacement of foreign currencies, …

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