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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Court Dismisses Naira Abuse Charge Against Cubana Chief Priest

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed the charge against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, concerning the alleged abuse of the naira.   Justice Kehinde Ogundare dismissed the charge after both parties to the suit agreed to a settlement.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged […]

Crime

2 Arrested in Edo as NDLEA Busts Snake-Guarded Shrine

A shrine guarded by a snake and used to store illegal drugs in Igor community, Benin City, Edo State, was raided by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).   The agents discovered a specially constructed large hole hidden behind wallpapers and fetish objects.   Different quantities of illegal substances such as methamphetamine, […]

Crime

EFCC Initiates Probe into Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai  

A dedicated unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is launching a thorough investigation into the alleged financial misconduct involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.   Timeless Update has learned that the task force conducted an extensive meeting on Monday, reviewing the findings of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Kaduna State House […]

News

Former EFCC Chairman Dies in Egypt

Timeless Update reports that Ibrahim Lamorde, former chairman of the anti-corruption agency, EFCC, has passed away at 61.   Mr. Lamorde died in Egypt, where he had gone for medical treatment, a close associate told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday morning. Born on December 20, 1962, Mr. Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired […]

Crime

BREAKING: Court grants ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika, daughter, others N100m bail, bars them from unauthorised trip

A former Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, on Thursday at the High Court of the Federal Capitol Territory FCT denied the alleged corrupt practices involving about N4. 135 billion brought against him by the federal government. Sirika was arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji along with his daughter, Fatima, his son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and a […]

Opinion

Opinion: Challenges of Prosecuting Former Presidents: Why the EFCC Finds It Easier to Go After Former Governors

In the fight against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become a central figure in Nigeria’s ongoing battle to hold public officials accountable. Despite its successes, there is a notable trend: former governors face prosecution more frequently than former presidents. This raises questions about the underlying reasons for this disparity. Here’s why […]