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EFCC, NJI, Stakeholders Seek Legislation on Unexplained Wealth

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EFCC, NJI, Stakeholders Seek Legislation on Unexplained Wealth

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, National Judicial Institute, NJI and other stakeholders in the anti-graft war, have called for robust, globally-acceptable legislation to tackle the issue of unexplained wealth in Nigeria. This call came out of a Communique issued on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the end of the 5th EFCC-NJI Capacity Building Workshop…

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Financial Crimes

NBA’s Media Attack On Kwara EFCC, A Blackmail And Attempt To Intimidate – EFCC

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NBA’s Media Attack On Kwara EFCC, A Blackmail And Attempt To Intimidate – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has described a purported Media attack on its Kwara Command and the leadership, as a blackmail and “disguised attempt to intimidate the Ilorin Command of the Commission into unconscionable docility”. This was contained in a press release posted on the Commission’s Twitter handle by the Head, Media &…

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We have not declared Matawalle wanted – EFCC

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We have not declared Matawalle wanted – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied report that it has declared former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle wanted over alleged fraud. EFCC head of media and public, Wilson Uwujaren made the denial on Sunday following a publication in some section of the media that Matawalle has been declared wanted. The statement read,…

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EFCC Declares Fomer Governor Matawale Wanted

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EFCC Declares Fomer Governor Matawale Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared the immediate past governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawale, wanted over alleged corruption while in office, asking the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest him. A few days to the end of his tenure, MATAWALLE had accused the now suspended EFCC chairman, ABDULRASHEED BAWA, of demanding…

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Financial Crimes

Diezani Demands N100bn In Defamation Suit Against EFCC

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Diezani Demands N100bn In Defamation Suit Against EFCC

A former Minister for Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has instituted a N100billion defamation suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Diezani Madueke who has sojourned outside the country since 2015 alleged that the anti-graft agency authored and sponsored several publications that portrayed her as a treasury looter. She alleged that the EFCC,…

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Financial Crimes, Justice and Judiciary

Cleanse EFCC Quickly, 107 Anti-Corruption Crusaders Tell Tinubu

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Following a massive protest in Lagos, a conglomeration of about 107 Anti-Corruption crusade groups led by Crime and Corruption Monitors has impressed on the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu to ensure the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is cleansed of entrenched corrupt leadership symbolized by its current Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa. The Anti-Corruption crusade…

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Activists and Activism, Financial Crimes

Ohanaeze Youths Call for EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa To Step Aside, Face Probe

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Ohanaeze Youths Call for EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa To Step Aside, Face Probe

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has demanded that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, should “leave office and face investigations in accordance with the standard practice globally for officials who had been accused of gross misconduct to step aside while investigations were conducted to ascertain the veracity…

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North Central Citizens Demand Thorough Investigation Into Allegations OF Corrupt Practices In EFCC Under Abdulrasheed Bawa

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North Central Citizens Demand Thorough Investigation Into Allegations OF Corrupt Practices In EFCC Under Abdulrasheed Bawa

The North Central Citizens Council has noted that the main purpose of the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as a law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes, has been eroded “under the inept leadership of Abdulrasheed Bawa.” The Coordinator, North Central Citizens Council (NCCC), Comrade Mohammed Eneji in a statement said that…

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Civil Society OrganizationsCampaign For Bawa’s Removal

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Civil Society OrganizationsCampaign For Bawa’s Removal

Just one day after Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle accused the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa of corruption, prominent anti-corruption organisations yesterday in Lagos called for Bawa’s resignation. Recall governor Matawalle issued a statement on Wednesday, that he and a few other Nigerians have evidence of corrupt practices against…

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Financial Crimes

EFCC Invites Outgoing Governors

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EFCC Invites Outgoing Governors

Indications are rife that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will look into activities of some outgoing governors whose tenure expires on May 29. This information came to the fire yesterday when it was learnt that the EFCC has written to invite some of them just as the anti-corruption organization will also be directing…

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Financial Crimes, Governance