Eid- el- Fitr: We Can Overcome Corruption by Stronger Resolve- Olukoyede

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede has expressed optimism that Nigerians are capable of breaking the fang of corrupt practices by mustering stronger resolve and determination against them. He stated this in Abuja on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in his Goodwill Message to muslims commemorating Eid- el- Fitr across the country. According to him, …

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Rivers Mandate Group Discredits Nwaeke’s Allegations against Fubara as Poorly Executed Political Script

The Rivers Mandate Group (RMG) has strongly discredited the claims made by George Nwaeke, former Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing them as a desperate and poorly executed political script aimed at falsely implicating the governor. In a statement signed by Pastor Godknows John, RMG’s president, the organisation dismissed Nwaeke’s allegations as a fabricated …

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Courts Jail 17 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of 17 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W. I. Aziegbemhin of Edo State High Courts, sitting in Benin City. The convicts are: Ekene Ezerioha, Ayeleso Ayodeji Richard, Prince Unity Igbinekaro, Marvelous Adebor, Osayande Oseh, Chukwuebuka James Edozie, Clinton Osayi Okojie, Chinedu …

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FirstBank files appeal injunction, stay of execution on debtor’s arrested cargo

In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank’s claim held that the matter is not a maritime claim but rather, a simple case of debt recovery. This is quite surprising considering the fact that the order sought is to prevent further fraudulent sale of …

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Alleged Money Laundering : EFCC Arraigns Suspect Arrested With $578,000 in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, with $578,000( Five Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand United States of America Dollars). He was arraigned before …

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I contracted staphylococcus, my legs were almost cut off – Franck Ribery opens up

Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he came close to having his leg amputated due to a severe post-surgery infection towards the end of his career. Ribery, a nine-time Bundesliga champion who earned 81 caps for France, retired in 2022 following a 22-year professional career. His final playing years were plagued by injuries, particularly during …

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I didn’t snatch Asake’s mother from her husband -Musibau Alani

Legendary Fuji musician, Alhaji Musibau Alani has refuted rumours spreading on social media that he snatched Fali, the mother of famous afrobeats musician Asake from her estranged husband, Mr Odunsi, fondly called Malo. In an exclusive chat with Newscarte.com.ng, the Stand Well Well crooner, who is Asake’s step-father confirmed that he was married to the singer’s mother in a union …

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EFCC Arraigns Works Ministry Director, Surveyor for N1.9bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, arraigned a former Deputy Director , Highways,   Federal Ministry of Works and Housing,  Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a surveyor, Sulaiman Abdulkadir Muhammed of the Department of Highways and Planning before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Apo, Abuja. They were arraigned on a …

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Laffmattazz Tour 2025: Gbenga Adeyinka D1st Signs Marketing, Promotions Deal with FunZ

As the Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic (GCFR), Gbenga Adeyinka D1st prepares for this year’s Laffmattazz Tour, starting from Jogor Centre, Ibadan on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025, he has signed a partnership deal with FunZweb.com, an international digital marketing and promotions company. Adeyinka said this year’s tour is coming with a lot of initiatives that will make it …

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£15bn Petro Union Fraud: Attorney-General Steps In

In a significant move to safeguard Nigeria from potential fraud, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has led a team of senior lawyers to represent the Federal Government at a Supreme Court hearing over the Petro Union Oil and Gas Limited case. The development marks the first time the Federal Government was represented …

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