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Ibrahim Magu

Magu to Youth: Break the cycle of corruption, choose Integrity over Impunity

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Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has called on youths to take the lead in efforts to break the cycle of corruption in Nigeria. Speaking at the gala night of the National Industrial Manpower Summit 2025 held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, Magu […]

EFCC: Bawa’s appointment came as a shock– Magu reacts

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Former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has reacted to the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as the new Chairman of the commission. Tosin Ajaomo, the lawyer to Magu, said the appointment made by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday came as a shock. Buhari had yesterday asked the Senate to […]

I regret heading Buhari’s panel probing Magu — Justice Ayo Salami

Justice Ayo Salami: I Regret heading Buhari’s panel probing Magu

Nigerian jurist Ayo Salami reportedly expressed regret over heading the presidential panel set up to investigate Ibrahim Magu’s tenure as EFCC boss.  READ ALSO: Malami declines to appear, testify before panel investigating Magu According to Premium Times, Salami allegedly stated this on Friday at the close of Mr Magu’s defence hearing held at the Presidential Villa […]

Come out publicly if you offered me bribe — Magu

Justice Salami reportedly sends Magu’s Lawyers out of Court

The Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has told the probe panel investigating him that he’s never received a bribe from anyone in his life, Daily Times Nigeria has gathered. At the proceedings, Magu challenged anyone who has ever offered him a bribe which he accepted to “come […]

Magu: Malami declares readiness to appear before panel

FG inaugurates committee to sell off recovered looted assets

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has expressed his willingness to testify before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential investigating the alleged financial infractions against the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Malami made this known on Wednesday, September 9, while featuring as a […]

I’m eager to testify against Magu, Malami declares

Magu: Panel resolves to stop picking EFCC chairman from Police

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said he is eager to testify before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel against the suspended EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu if he is called upon. Daily Times gathered that Malami made the statement in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday morning. He was reacting […]

Magu’s ‘spiritual father’ drags FCMB to court, demands ₦5bn

‘Magu’s spiritual father’ drags FCMB to court, demands ₦5bn

The General Overseer of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Prophet Emmanuel Omale, has dragged First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) to court for ₦5 billion, DAILY TIMES gathered. Omale, who claims to be the spiritual guide of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, said FCMB falsely […]

I’m innocent, all allegations against me are untrue-Magu

Suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has declared that he is innocent of all allegations laid against him, saying that the allegations are untrue. Magu said this in his defense document addressed to the Chairman of the Presidential Investigation Committee, Retired Justice Ayo Salami. Daily Times reports that […]

Why I’m ready to reply all allegations against me-Magu

Suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has revealed his intentions to reply allegations against him in public. In a statement signed by Magu’s lawyer on Sunday, Wahab Shittu, explained why it became necessary to reply allegations against him. Magu said that he did not loot funds recovered from […]

Magu: Ex EFCC boss reportedly mentioned in $153m Diezani Loot

Dauda Lawal, a former Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria plc, has testified against the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu on Saturday before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel. According to Punch, Lawal is currently standing trial before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly receiving $25m […]

Magu’s probe shows no allegation of corruption can be swept under the carpet in Buhari’s govt – Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said that the probe of the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, is a plus for President Muhammadu Buhari, adding that no allegation of corruption can be swept under the carpet. Malami said this on NTA’s ‘One-on-One’ programme on Friday, July […]

Some Recovered Vehicles Auctioned to Presidential Villa – Magu Makes Revelation

Ibrahim Magu, the former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that some of the vehicles recovered by the commission were auctioned to the Presidential Villa. Daily Times gathered that Magu also listed some agencies and ministries that took custody of some vehicles. He said even though they have not […]

‘Magu failed to account for 332 recovered property worth billions’

Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has again been accused of failing to give proper account of 332 out of the 836 recovered real estate property in March, 2018. A report by the Presidential Committee on Audit of Recovered Assets (PCARA) confirmed the development, indicating that the […]

Magu begs for bail after spending 4 days at FCID

Ibrahim Magu who is under investigation by a presidential panel, has requested bail from custody. Magu has been detained at the Force Criminal investigation Department (FCID) since Monday. Buhari and the Magu probe The presidential panel is probing Magu for allegations of misconduct leveled against him by Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. President […]

Updated: Buhari formally suspends Magu

After five days of intense interrogation over alleged corruption malpractices, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspension is to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant […]

Corruption: Osinbajo petitions IGP over alleged N4bn bribe from Magu

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

*Says he won’t be distracted by campaign of lies, calumny Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to investigate allegations that the suspended Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu gave him N4 billion for soft landing. He also asked the IGP to prosecute the […]

PDP Insists On Magu’s Probe

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded, from the Buhari administration, a comprehensive prosecution of the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The party’s demand, according to its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, came after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation of Magu. The party said that Magu’s […]

Buhari and the Magu probe

The ongoing probe of the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) holds the potential to muzzle or strengthen the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade. While the president’s anti-corruption drive has earned him occasional applause, it has also become a source of derision . He and his supporters regale Nigerians with […]

Magu’s probe is a question mark on EFCC- Falana

Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, says the probe on the embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is a question mark on the anti-graft agency. He disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. “Even though Mr Ibrahim Magu is […]

Just in: FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma replaces suspended Ibrahim Magu

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Following the suspension of Ibrahim Magu, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma has been appointed as the new Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu Details later.