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NCC Releases Detailed Update on Emergency Communication Centres Across Nigeria

Abdulrahman1 / 3 months
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NCC Releases Detailed Update on Emergency Communication Centres Across Nigeria The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that beyond providing essential emergency response services to the public, the Emergency Communications Centres, ECCs, now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youth and professionals. The Commission said that apart from the above, the ECCs are also offering […]

N1trn Fraud: CSOs Seek Akpabio’s Probe

Abdulrahman1 / 6 months
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N1trn Fraud: CSOs Seek Akpabio’s Probe Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Network Against Corruption And Trafficking (NACAT), have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Sen. Godswill Akpabio over alleged financial impropriety. The group made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Justice Ojefia, Executive Director, […]

Absence of Witness Stalls Trial of ex-Ekiti Gov, Ayodele Fayose

Abdulrahman1 / 7 months
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Absence of Witness Stalls Trial of ex-Ekiti Gov, Ayodele Fayose The trial of former Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti before a Federal High Court Lagos was stalled on Monday, following the absence of the 12th prosecution witness, Musiliu Obanikoro. Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, who began his evidence on Jan. 31, is […]

Court Upholds Conviction of Rasheed Maina

Abdulrahman1 / 7 months
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Court Upholds Conviction of Rasheed Maina The court of appeal in Abuja has upheld the conviction and eight-year sentence of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team for laundering about N2.1 billion. In a judgment on Friday, a three-member panel of the court unanimously affirmed the November 8, 2021 judgment given by […]

37 Convicted for Internet Fraud in Ogun, Oyo, Osun

Abdulrahman1 / 9 months
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37 Convicted for Internet Fraud in Ogun, Oyo, Osun The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirty seven (37) internet fraudsters to various terms of imprisonment, fines, and community service. The convicts who were prosecuted before Justices Mohammed Owolabi, Ladiran Akintola and Mojeed […]

Accountant Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison Over Fraud

Abdulrahman1 / 9 months
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Accountant Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison Over Fraud By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Garba Abdullahi Tahir, also known as Tahir Garba, has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for stealing N26.1 million meant for pensioners while serving as an Accountant in the Pensions Account Office of the Office of the Head of Service of the […]

Fani-Kayode Hospitalised After DSS Grilling

Abdulrahman1 / 9 months
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Fani-Kayode Hospitalised After DSS Grilling The forgery trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja was stalled on Monday as the ex-minister was absent from court. He is standing trial over the alleged use of false documents, fabricated evidence and procuring execution of documents before […]

Okupe’s Arrest: DSS, Own Lawyer React

Abdulrahman1 / 11 months
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Okupe’s Arrest: DSS, Own Lawyer React The Department of State Service has explained the reasons behind the rearrest of the immediate past Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State, citing the cooperation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as the mastermind for the […]

Court Sends Okupe to Two Years in Prison

Abdulrahman1 / 12 months
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Court Sends Okupe to Two Years in Prison The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Dr Doyin Okupe guilty of receiving over N200 million cash from former National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki and also sentenced him to two years imprisonment. Delivering the judgement on Monday, Justice Ojuwku held that the action of […]

NJC Reinstates Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia

Abdulrahman1 / 12 months
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NJC Reinstates Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia The National Judicial Council NJC has reinstated Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia as a judge of the Federal High Court. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, stated in a circular that the reinstatement takes immediate effect and that there will be consequential posting. The Economic and Financial […]

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