Why CSOs, activists abandoned him By Ishmael Roland More than 85 days after the disengagement and the arrest of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, nobody seems to be calling for either the prosecution or the release of the once feared
YOUTHS from various ethnic groups and over 100 anti-corruption crusaders, Thursday, called on the Executive Chairman, Economy and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to resign and surrender for investigation, following allegations of corrupt activities by various quarters. They made this call during a protest staged in Lagos, to press home their demand
By Ukpono Ukpong The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, including North Central Citizens Council, NCCC, have called on President Mohammedu Buhari to launch an investigation into the bribery allegations labeled against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before his administration winds up. The call came on
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has called on students in institutions of higher learning across the country, to steer clear of all forms of internet fraud in order to accelerate the development of the nation. He gave the charge on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the inauguration […]
.Says over $30bn recovered from suspended AGF .Insists commission still pursuing Sen Kalu’s matter in court By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that no fewer than 3,615 convictions have been secured by the commission between January 1 and October 31, 2022. Speaking at the weekly Ministerial […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to redesign Naira notes is very significant to the anti-graft war in the country. Bawa said this yesterday while speaking with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The EFCC Chairman […]
By Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, on Tuesday, convicted Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, for contempt of court. Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the conviction of Bawa because of the anti-graft agency’s refusal to obey a valid […]
Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday reportedly collapsed while delivering a speech at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Daily Trust, Bawa was giving a goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped speaking. He was later assisted to his seat by the Minister of […]
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has stated that former Lagos State Governor and APC National Leader Bola Tinubu is still being investigated. In an interview with ThisDay on Sunday, Bawa warned that the investigation could take a long time. Bawa said, “You asked me a question earlier about […]
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said threats to his life won’t stop him from prosecuting many pending cases under trial. The EFCC chairman stated this Thursday while addressing journalists during the weekly ministerial chat at the State House in Abuja. He revealed that the commission will restart […]
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called on Nigerians to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against all forms of corruption in the country. The youths described corruption as a cankerworm that has eaten deep into the Nigerian system, slowing down the country’s development despite revenue generated from oil and […]
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has announced that if he is asked to negotiate, he will resign. This comes as he pledged to rid Nigeria of corruption, stating that the “rule of law and fear of God shall be his guiding principles.” The EFCC chief reported this on Friday, […]