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EFCC seizes Allen Onyema’s passport over US fraud indictment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passport of Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace, over alleged bank fraud and money laundering in the US.
Nigeria becomes first West African country to use 5G technology
MTN Nigeria Plc yesterday announced that Nigeria has become the first country in West Africa to try 5G technology and applications.
EFCC, ICPC stripped of powers to seize assets in corruption cases
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other allied bodies have been stripped of the powers to seize assets of people being investigated and such powers transferred to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).
Court fixes date for AGF report on $9.5 million FIFA grant
Justice Peter Affen had earlier fixed October 22 for ruling on the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, to join the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick and Secretary-General, Dr Mohammed Sanusi
Sex for Grades: Federal government to collaborate with police, NUC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it will begin collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Universities Commission to curb cases of sexual harassment in universities. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it will begin collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Universities Commission to curb cases of sexual harassment in universities.
#RevolutionNow: Omoyele Sowore to be arraigned Monday
The Federal Government will, on Monday, arraign Sahara Reporters publisher and convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Ex-AGF: Why ex-President Jonathan refused to prosecute President Buhari over post elections violence, certificate...
Adoke said in the new book due for launch any moment from now, that the Jonathan administration was further restrained from arresting and prosecuting Buhari because of its strong belief that doing so would only create more trouble in the land.
Justice Tanko: I’m working to strengthen, rid judiciary of corruption
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, declared on Monday that the future of the Nigerian judiciary under his watch is bright.
Presidency: Why Obla was fired
Controversial Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, was fired by the Presidency over multiple factors, chief among them questions over his certificates and illegal actions taken by him, which seriously embarrassed the Federal Government, a top source said last night.
EFCC: OAGF has constitutional power to takeover any criminal case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has constitutional power to takeover any criminal case at any stage of investigation.
AGF: Previous acquittal can’t stop Senator Saraki from fresh trial
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, has validated the move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and any other law enforcement agency to investigate the Senate President, Dr Bukola...
Abacha loot: CSOs ask Buhari to fire AGF Malami over $15 million ‘dubious’ lawyers...
Some civil society organisations have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to find a replacement for Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over the payment of $15 million to lawyers he engaged for the repatriation of $321 million Abacha Loot.
ICPC alarmed over multi-billion naira Abuja estates abandoned by owners
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), is alarmed at the rate owners of multi-billion naira housing estates in Abuja abandon their property the moment the Commission initiates investigation into their ownership status.
Justice Onnoghen: AGF files four processes in Industrial Court
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has filed four processes at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, in the suit opposing the trial of Justice Walter Onnoghen before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
Lawyers boycott stalls Justice Onnoghen’s case in industrial court
The directive by Nigerian Bar Association, calling on its members to boycott the courts for two days stalled the hearing of a suit challenging the trial of Justice Walter Onnoghen.
AGF orders freezing of Justice Onnoghen’s accounts
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has asked the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit to freeze the bank accounts of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
Jailed Senator Dariye still receiving salaries and allowances in prison
Six months after his conviction by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Senator Joshua Dariye, is still receiving the N750, 000 salary and N13.5m monthly running cost from the National Assembly, according to reports.
Court grants EFCC leave to arraign Diezani Alison-Madueke, Jide Omokore
An FCT High Court, on Monday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) leave to arraign former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and a former Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling company, Olajide Omokore, on February 25.
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Federal government sets boundaries for acreage management
The statement said energy professionals and consultants gathered by the ministry agreed that to achieve the new targets set by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for the Oil and Gas sector, there is need to put a sound and stress-free acreage management policy in place.
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UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election
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Daniel Akpeyi retains Kaizer Chiefs spot despite Itumeleng Khune’s return from injury
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Tony Adams slams Per Mertesacker’s role as assistant manager at Arsenal
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Olamide George: Prince Beyioku remains AFN secretary general, backed by constitution
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Super Falcons star reveals what will happen to senior women team next year
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