By Miriam Humbe The trial of the immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, over alleged misappropriation of N5.78 billion public funds continued on Wednesday, March 11, 2024, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, the EFCC presented its second witness, PW 2, Dr. Musa Oladimeji Dasuki, a retired Permanent Secretary at the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who served between 2011…
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By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, hereby alerts Nigerians on the operations of 58 companies posturing as investing entities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. Dele Oyewale EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The warning came in line with the EFCC’s commitment to sanitising the financial space of the nation and offer the investing public adequate and reliable information on the activities of illegal ponzi scheme operators across the country. EFCC said that the companies are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, nor…
By Miriam Humbe The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Richard M. Mills Jr. has reaffirmed that the robust working relationship between the United States government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, would continue in order to achieve significant success in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The envoy was speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 when he led a delegation of the US Mission in Nigeria on a familiarization visit to the…
By Miriam Humbe In a landmark ruling on Monday, March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed appeals filed by the Attorney General of Rivers State and the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly against the leave granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the Court of Appeal to contest an order of perpetual injunction of Federal High Court, Port Harcourt that barred the Commission from investigating Dr. Peter Odili’s tenure as governor of the state. This was contained in a statement signed on Tuesday by Dele Oyewale EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. The dismissal…
By Miriam Humbe The First Prosecution Witness, PW1 in the ongoing trial of Kore Holdings Limited, Temitope Erinomo, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, told Justice J. O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja, that the company didn’t report its activities to the appropriate authority in accordance with the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Kore Holdings Limited on a four-count amended charge alongside Muhammed Kuchazi (now deceased), for failing to comply with the…
In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on March 10th, 2025, formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP charged the FMT with aligning the vision and operations of the Nigeria Police Force with the Federal Government’s agenda, reiterating his vision for a professionally competent, service-driven, and people-friendly Police Force, well-positioned to address contemporary crime. The FMT’s efforts will focus on…
***Commits To Sustained Rescue Efforts, Robust Crackdown On Criminal Elements By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force continues to demonstrate determined commitment to combating organized crime, particularly kidnapping, through intensified operational efforts and strategic interventions across the country. Recent successful rescue operations in Bayelsa and Adamawa States underscore the Force’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday On March 7th, 2025, at approximately 3:03 PM, a distress call was received reporting the kidnapping of Mr. Loveday Akari, SA to the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the ban on the public parade of suspects by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations, Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The commitment by the IGP aims to uphold the fundamental human rights of every citizen and adhere to global best practices in policing by reiterating the standing directive prohibiting the public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed in a court of law. This directive, previously communicated to all commands and zones…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has inaugurated an 8-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on African Global Festival Nigeria (AGLOFEST). Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Humsimedia gathered that this was in a bid to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage and economic diversification drive in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While inaugurating the Inter-Ministerial Committee, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stated that the Committee was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the aim of diversifying Nigeria’s economy from…
By Miriam Humbe The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, (TRADOC NA) , Major General Kevin Aligbe, has declared open the 2025 Department of Training In-House Study Period, emphasizing the critical role of capacity building and sound training in enhancing joint military operations. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The event, which held in the TRADOC NA Auditorium Minna, on Tuesday,11 March 2025, brought together top military officers, resource persons, and stakeholders to discuss contemporary security challenges and strategies for improving…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA under 1 Brigade Mobile Strike Teams have successfully conducted offensive operations against identified terrorist enclaves west of Kaura Namoda (Daji Yamma) in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State on 10 March 2025. Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists at the hideout of notorious kingpin Dan Sa’adia, where many terrorists were neutralized through coordinated air and ground assaults. Among those neutralised was a key kingpin identified as…
Following the recent decoration of the six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered their respective postings to key departments and formations within the Nigeria Police Force. These strategic postings are designed to leverage the officers’ wealth of experience and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and further strengthen the Force’s capacity to address evolving security challenges. DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar, mni., has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), while DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, fdc., will now head the…