President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday inspected the new headquarters building of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and said he will continue to support efforts to build and strengthen the nation’s institutions irrespective of any differences. Saraki, who spoke to journalists after a tour of the edifice, according to […]
The National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has written a letter to the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, asking the commission to stop linking him with money collection from the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd). Secondus through his lawyer, […]
A real estate agent and graduate of Political Science Mr. Felix Idowu have been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for impersonating the chairman of the agency, Mr. Ibrahim Magu. A statement made available to The Daily Times by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, stated that Idowu had […]
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has informed the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and Finance that the Commission does not generate revenue or get any percentage on assets recovered or forfeited to the federal government. According to Magu, “All recoveries by the Commission are […]
…Says acting chair of EFCC face of anti-graft war …We don’t torture suspects under interrogation – Commission …To arraign Sen Nwaoboshi in Lagos tomorrow The Presidency has disclosed that the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, cannot be used for a negotiation or truce between the Senate and […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted the acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu and 18 other senior officers. Magu, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), has now been promoted to the rank of a full Commissioner of Police (CP). Magu and other officers’ promotions were approved at the […]
…Why we’re going after illegal varsities – Magu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has recovered N28 billion from tax defaulters on behalf of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a statement signed by the spokesman of the commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren and made available to The Daily Times, […]
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has explained why she wrote a letter to the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, seeking clarification on loots recovered by the agency. Adeosun had earlier in a letter dated February 9 asked Magu to provide more information on recovered loot, noting that there […]
…Says time doesn’t run out on criminal investigation …Leaders liable for crimes committed by subordinates – Gov Obiano …Adeosun clarifies letter to Magu, says no ulterior motive In what can be described as a clarion call for transparency and accountability, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has […]
The Federal Government has queried the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Festus Keyamo, over the corruption charges they filed against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Umar. This was revealed in letters signed by the Solicitor […]
The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has vowed that ” difficult times awaits treasury looters”. He said ,”corruption has dealt a great blow on the socio-economic life of this country,” and “treasury looters will no longer be treated with kid gloves”. A statement by Samin Amaddin ,the Acting […]
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu Wednesday told the Senate that the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has been granted autonomy. Magu, who appeared before the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, to defend the performance of 2017 budget of his agency, promised to submit details of recovered loots […]
Armed persons on Tuesday night attacked an unoccupied residence of the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. The house, located within a farm owned by Mr. Magu in Karshi, a suburb of Abuja, was stormed by unidentified attackers at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The attackers subdued a police […]
Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that the fight against corruption is a “do or die affair,” which Nigerians must win or die trying. Mr. Magu, who spoke at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja after leading a rally to commemorate the International Anti-corruption Day, said corruption […]
Francesca Iwambe- Abuja Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says those offering protection to Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), have made it difficult for the Agency to arrest him. Magu, who did not disclose the identity of the persons allegedly protecting Maina, absolved himself of […]
Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja, pledged training support for the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, KPCACC. Magu, who disclosed this during the opening ceremony of a 5-day intensive training programme on Anti-corruption and self defence, spoke through the Acting Commandant […]
President Buhari has renominated Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of EFCC. Senate President Bukola Saraki, at plenary this morning, read a letter from President Buhari, renominating Magu. His renomination comes a month after the senate rejected him following his indictment in a report released by the Department of State Security DSS.
…Group wants Fayose probe over arms fraud …Says immunity not as sacred as human lives Angry women and youths yesterday strom the headquarters of the Economic and Financial crimes commission, EFCC to demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose over his involvement in the arms probe deal. The group […]
…Reverses Self on SGF …As Justice Minister Keeps Silent on President’s Directives Indications have emerged that Senate may have bowed to public pressures and soft pedaled on its earlier decision not to confirm Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. This followed revelations that the Upper Legislative Chamber was yet […]