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DSS Re-Arraigns Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Charges

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Department of State Services (DSS) has brought former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz,...

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El-Rufai Pleads Not Guilty to ICPC Nine-Count Charges in Kaduna Court

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL— Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has pleaded not guilty to a nine-count charge filed against him...

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Judge Throws Out Evidence in Alleged $35m NCDMB Fraud Case

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The trial of Akindele Akintoye, alongside Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited continued on Tuesday, April 14,...

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EFCC Cautions Banks Over Unsecured Loans, Insider Abuse Risks

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—-The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans...

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EFCC Busts Yahoo Academy in FCT, Nabs 31 Suspects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at an...

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EFCC Challenges Court Ruling Clearing Omatsuli, Three Others Over N3.6bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos seeking the setting aside...

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EFCC Arrests Football Agent for Alleged N11m Fraud

Operatives of  the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested  one Osagie Destiny Etinosa for alleged N11...

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Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to $5m Illegal Money Transfer Scheme

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—–Nigerian national, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu, 49, has admitted guilt to operating an unlicensed money transfer business through which more than $5...