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BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly suspended Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The BBCHausa Service quoting an unnamed presidency source said the acting chairman of the anti-graft agency was suspended on Tuesday, July 7. No official

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Panel grills Magu over alleged corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

*Malami claims discrepancies in recovered loot *EFCC boss not arrested, but only invited, says DSS *He honoured panel’s invitation, anti-graft affirms A panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday grilled the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, over alleged corruption. He appeared before the panel that sat

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Many Nigerian looters hiding in Ghana – Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2020 0

…Says EFCC set to go after them, recover Nigeria’s stolen wealth Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, says many Nigerian looters are hiding in neighbouring Ghana. Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Magu said the commission was putting resources together to go after them and recover the country’s wealth […]

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Don’t fall for plot to remove Magu from EFCC, Nwuayanwu urges Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged not to be swayed by thickened plot by some politicians and public office holders to get Mr. Ibrahim Magu removed from office as acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC). The National chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Chief Dan Nwuayanwu made the call while […]

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Arewa house inducts Magu into PMB’s hall of fame

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Mustapha Magu has been inducted into the President Muhammadu Buhari Integrity Hall of Fame in recognition of his record of integrity, transparency and honesty in his duties. The induction was done by Arewa House (Centre for Documentation and Research), Ahmadu Bello University, at […]

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$300m Abacha loot: US senator’s allegations against Magu baseless – EFCC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the allegations by the Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Charle Grassley that its acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu is detaining outspoken critics of President Muhammadu Buhari over the Abacha loot as baseless. The commission in a statement signed by its acting […]

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Fight against graft in 2020 will be massive – Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

…Says no hiding place for corrupt individuals, VIPs The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, says there will be massive fight against corruption in Nigeria this year. Magu made this known on Tuesday during his visit to the Ilorin Zonal office of the commission in a bid to […]

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EFCC records over 200 arrests of `Yahoo Boys’ in Oct

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2019 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it recorded no fewer than 200 arrests of Internet fraud suspects, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, in October alone. The Acting Chairman of the commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, stated this at an interactive session with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. According to Magu, the biggest catch of […]

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FG Delegates arrive UK over $9.6bn debt case

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2019 0

The Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, has led a team of delegates to the UK alongside the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele to represent the federal government in meeting with the some international media over the 9.6billion debt involving the process and industrial development Limited (P&ID) The meeting follows the award […]

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EFCC’s intervention gave credibility to 2019 polls, says INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) gave credibility to the 2019 general elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo state, Mutiu Agboke, made the disclosure in Ibadan during a thank-you visit to the Ibadan zonal office of the anti-graft agency. Agboke said

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I never attended Buhari’s re-election gathering- Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has denied report that he attended “President Buhari re-election gathering” on Tuesday in Abuja. Magu said that the story about him attending Buhari re-election gathering at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja “is not only misleading but very mischievous.” A statement signed by

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Magu flays voter inducement during elections

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2018 0

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has condemned inducement of voters by politicians during elections, saying it is another form of corruption. Magu said the monetisation of electoral process must be frowned on by Nigerians because it could impact negatively on the future of the country. Speaking […]

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Magu task professional, businesses on illicit financial flows

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has called on critical stakeholders in the Nigerian financial landscape, to rally round the anti-graft agency in curbing illicit financial flows in the business sector. “Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, ML/FT are financial crimes with significant negative economic and security

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EFCC Warns Against Misuse of Public Funds for Elections

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2018 0

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has warned that as another election cycle approaches, the EFCC will not fold its hands and watch the nation’s commonwealth squandered by corrupt politicians. Magu, who spoke through Olanipekun Olukoyede, his Chief of Staff, during a paper presentation at a one-day retreat […]

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Corruption: Magu assures Whistle-blowers of safety

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2018 0

The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has once again urged the public to support the whistle-blowing policy of President Muhammadu Buhari, while stressing that the security of the informant is guaranteed. In a statement made available to The Daily Times on Friday by Tony Orilade, the commission’s Ag. Head, […]

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EFCC to partner BPE to ensure transparency in privatization process

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has expressed the Commission’s readiness to partner with the Bureau of Public Enterprise, BPE, in ensuring transparency in the dispose of government properties. Magu said this while receiving the Director- General of the Bureau Alex A. Okoh and other management staff of the […]

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EFCC recovered N892.6bn, secured 703 convictions in 3 years, says Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a total of 703 convictions of corrupt persons and corporate entity and a recovery of a whopping N892, 691,752,094.07 billion in the last three years. The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu, stated this in Abuja on Monday during a press briefing to mark […]

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3 years after: Lawyers want Buhari to represent Magu to Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

…Say Magu deserves confirmation as EFCC chairman …12 consolidated suits against Magu pending in court Prominent lawyers on Sunday demanded necessary action from President Muhammadu Buhari on the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. Magu will today mark his third year in office as the Acting Chairman of […]

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Magu – Amazing Anti-Corruption Czar 3 years After

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2018 0

Tomorrow, Monday 12th November 2018 will be exactly three (3) years that Ibrahim Mustapha Magu mounted the saddle as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In those action packed three (3) years, Magu has brought fresh insights into the Anti-Corruption war, posting amazing , incredible mouthwatering results for the country […]

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EFCC partners Nigerians in Diaspora on corruption fight

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2018 0

…As Nigerians in Diaspora Seek Enabling Environment for Investment The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has appealed to Nigerians in Diaspora to show more interest and be keen in seeing Nigeria take the lead in the fight against corruption on the African continent. Magu made this charge while […]