Crime & Metro
Alleged N2.7bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns two in Lagos
Eze Ihedigbo Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned the duo of Akeem Adekunle and Kayode Olusola Ayodeji before Justice I.O.Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. According to the Head, of Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr Dele Oyewale, they…
Read More »Alleged N2.7b fraud: Court commences trial of Fidelity Bank staff on May 30
Stanley Ihedigbo Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has slated the commencement of the trial of Fidelity Bank staff, one Christopher Jackson Edeh for May 30, 2024. According to the Head, of Media & Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (…
Read More »EFCC arraigns one for N7.1m fraud in Sokoto
Eze Ihedigbo Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned one Ibrahim Salisu Isah before Justice Bashar Ibrahim Tambuwal of the Sokoto State High Court sitting in Sokoto. According to the Head, of Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr Dele Oyewale, he was arraigned on a…
Read More »Port Harcourt court jails one for currency racketeering
Stanley Ihedigbo Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), secured the conviction and sentencing of Azubuike Mamwu Obasi before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for currency racketeering. According to the Head, of Media & Publicity,…
Read More »Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: Court adjourns Professor Uche Edwin’s trial till May 20
Stanley Ihedigbo Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has adjourned the trial of Prof. Uche Chigozie Edwin, a defendant who allegedly defrauded maize farmers the sum of N1.4billion, till May 20, 2024, just as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC opened its…
Read More »EFCC arrests man for issuing death threat against Olukoyede
Stanley Ihedigbo Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested one Kayode Cole for issuing a death threat against the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede. Cole was arrested at the Lugbe axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. According to the Head,…
Read More »Kaduna court jails four internet fraudsters
Eze Ihedigbo Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of four internet fraudsters before Justices Darius Khobo and A.A Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna. According to the Head, of Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr.…
Read More »Alleged N2bn FIRS’ fraud: How Eteta Ita diverted FIRS’ funds to her private school- Witness
Eze Ihedigbo A Prosecution Witness, PW6, in the ongoing trial of the Head of Stakeholders Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Emmanuella Eteta Ita, told Justice Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, how she siphoned and diverted large sums of money meant for Stakeholders’ assignments…
Read More »Alleged £1m fraud: EFCC presents second witness
Eze Ihedigbo Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented its second witness in the alleged £1 million fraud involving Morufu Adewale (aka Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Ajisegiri Abiodun, Abayomi Alaka (aka Dauda Usman Alashe), Taiwo Ahmed, Raufu Raheem, and Sanlabiu Teslim, before Justice R.A.…
Read More »Police administration: IGP committed to inclusivity, diversity, as NPF addresses allegations of nepotism, ethnic bias
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria Police Force (NPF) debunked the speculations regarding nepotism and ethnic bias in its administration most especially with regards to postings. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in light of recent reports, they find it imperative to provide clarity and set…
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