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EFCC Chairman Olukoyede has a spotless record-SAN

October 18, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Wednesday, Wahab Shittu (SAN) claimed that Ola Olukoyede, the recently appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had never been charged with any wrongdoing while working as the anti-graft agency’s Secretary.

BREAKING: Senate begins screening to confirm EFCC chairman

October 18, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Senate has begun confirmation proceedings for Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has started the confirmation process for him to serve as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as he is currently present at the

Protesters Storms National Assembly over Confirmation Of Olukoyede As The New EFCC Chairman

October 18, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Tuesday, demonstrators stormed the National Assembly to protest Ola Olukoyede’s nomination as the new head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Gistlover, President Bola Tinubu requested in a letter to

“This is ridiculous” – Leo Dasilva narrates how EFCC raided his grandmother’s estate without warrant

October 13, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Leo Dasilva, a popular BBNaija star, explains how EFCC officers allegedly invaded his grandmother’s estate without a warrant or intelligence. This comes only days after Skales, an Afropop star, accused the agency of breaking into

Lawyers Make Moves to Oppose Tinubu’s Appointment Of Olukoyede As New EFCC Chairman

October 13, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Legal professionals have emphasized a need to oppose Ola Olukoyede’s appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which has generated substantial controversy. According to a

“I’m receiving threats for speaking out about EFCC oppression” – Skales

October 10, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Skales, a Nigerian singer, has said that he has been threatened as a result of his criticism of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC. Recall how he complained to X about supposed EFCC

EFCC confirms arrest of two suspected Yahoo boys in Skales’ home

October 10, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a new statement confirming the arrest of two alleged fraudsters who were living in Nigerian singer Skales’ home. This occurred when Skales accused the EFCC of

Skales shares video evidence of EFCC allegedly invading his house after they debunked raiding his home

October 10, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

A video showing purported EFCC agents purportedly breaking into the home of well-known artist Skales has surfaced. Recall that the musician used social media to criticize the anti-graft organization for breaking into his home armed

“There are ways and rules” – EFCC speaks on invading Skales’ house

October 10, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Singer John Njeng-Ngeng aka Skales claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s officers broke into his home, however the EFCC has refuted this claim. According to GISTLOVER, Skales claimed on social media on

“They oppressed me in front of my daughter and wife” – Skales cries out after EFCC raided his home

October 10, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, is a Nigerian singer who has taken aim at the EFCC over an event involving his family. According to Skales, the EFCC conducted a “routine

Abuja businessman arrested again over N500m fraud by EFCC

EFCC Launches Manhunt for Delta brothers over alleged N330m Fraud

September 22, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Two siblings from Delta State have been declared sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for an alleged N330 million scam. This information was included in a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren,

I Was Unjustly Accused of Corruption– Ex-Gov Ngilari

September 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to former governor of Adamawa State Bala Ngilari, falsely accused him of corruption. In a recent appearance on Trust TV’s Daily Politics program, Ngilari reportedly said this,

Court Sentence ten ‘yahoo boys’ for fraud,Theft On September 14, 2023, Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, found ten individuals guilty of separate counts of internet fraud. Ikyegh Senenge Bobo, Anum Cyprian Sesugh, Boniface Udoo Aondofa, Utor Stanley Torkuma, Obande Emmanuel, James Ekere, Tony Ochekwu Moda, Ochaje James, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona, and Odumu Michael are the defendants who were brought to justice by the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The prisoners were taken into custody in Makurdi at various locations for allegedly participating in cybercrime. According to the investigation, they used various aliases to deceive people into entering into phony social relationships so they could steal money from them. Senenge was found guilty and given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a N500,000 fine by Justice Egwuatu. He was told to hand over two plots of land in Phase 1 of Makurdi's Gboko Road, an iPhone 13 Pro, a Pontiac Vibe 2009 model, and other items to the Nigerian federal government. Cyprian was given a one-year sentence with the possibility of a fine of N500,000. Additionally, he gives up an iPhone 11 Pro Max to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Aondofa was given a one-year prison term with the possibility of a fine of N200,000.00 and was ordered to give up an iPhone 7 to the Nigerian federal government. Stanley was given a one-year prison term and given the option of paying a fine of N200,000.00 or forfeiting an iPhone to the Nigerian federal government. In addition, he must give the victim N97,900 (Ninety Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Naira) in restitution. James received a one-year sentence with the option of a N100,000 fine and forfeited an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Federal Government, while Emmanuel received the same punishment. Ochekwu and Ochaje received sentences of one year in prison with a possible fine of one million naira and 500,000 points, respectively. Ochaje was given orders to forfeit one iPhone 6 and one HP laptop to the Federal Government of Nigeria, while Ochekwu must forfeit an iPhone 3 and an iPhone 8. Michael and Shadrach were given the option of paying a fine of N200,000 and N300,000, respectively, in addition to their one-year sentences. Shadrach was told to give the federal government an iPhone XR. Some of the charges read: “That you, Ikyegh Senenge Bobo “M” sometime between December, 2022 to May, 2023 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, sent an electronic message to one Daniella Alias Nagako, a female Japanese citizen based in the United States of America vide an Online App where you disguise yourself as a male citizen of Texas, United States of America with the name Nakamora by procuring Apple iTunes Cards valued at N5,662,200.00 from her and converted the proceeds into your Opay Limited wallet, Ikyegh Msendoo Mercy’s GT and Keystone Bank accounts respectively and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22 (3) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Obande Emmanuel “M” (22 years) sometime between March and April, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently obtained the sum of $1000 USD from unsuspecting foreign nationals by using Instagram account “taratwithdephina” through which you claimed to be a fortune teller offering consultancy and palm reading service to help them succeed in life and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (1) (iv) of the Act. “That you, Abah James Ekere “M” (33 years) on or about 22 June, 2021, in Makurdi, Benue State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud knowingly sent electronic messages to Access Bank Plc and GT Bank that materially misrepresented the fact that a transaction of N1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) and N400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) failed from your Access Bank account No. 0025620094 and GT. Bank account No. 0642871829 (from PoS terminal) which the Banks relied upon by making a chargeback to Accelerex Network Nigeria Limited who suffered a loss and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 14 (2) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under same Section of the Act. “That you, Shadrach Ugbu Aondona on or about February, 2022 in Makurdi, Benue State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, used the identity of one Caitlyn Anderson, an America social media model and created a Gmail account, caitlynaanderson2012@gmail.com linked with your Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat accounts and sent fictitious messages to unsuspecting foreign nationals and obtained the sum of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) only, which was converted and transferred to your Opay Account number 8073746212 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(a) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition Prevention) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act”.

Court stops ICPC, EFCC, others from investigating Kano anti-graft boss

August 29, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A High Court hearing in Kano State on Tuesday issued an interim order Prohibiting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, and others anti-graft agencies from questioning

Abuja businessman arrested again over N500m fraud by EFCC

August 22, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Stephen Akpa, an businessman with a base in Abuja, was re-arrested on Monday, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged N500 million fraud. The commission made this disclosure in a

EFCC Launches Crackdown on Forex Speculators as CBN Slashes Banks’ Allocations

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In a recent report Gistlover gathered that Banks were experiencing a dollar scarcity as a result of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reduction in their foreign exchange allocations. Several bank representatives informed one of our