Taiwo Niyi The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other anti-corruption agencies. The states sought to invalidate the Acts establishing the EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission …
Read More »NSCDC Arrests Three for Alleged Cable Vandalism
Taiwo Niyi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State has apprehended three individuals accused of criminal conspiracy and vandalism of armoured cables. The arrests occurred following incidents on October 7 and October 20 in Ankpa and Isanlu, both in Yagba East Local Government Area. While parading …
Read More »BREAKING: Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary Indefinitely
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Hadi Ahmad, with immediate effect. The reason for the suspension, however, remains undisclosed. A statement issued by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Communications and New …
Read More »Supreme Court to Rule on EFCC, NFIU, ICPC Legitimacy on Friday
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on Friday, November 15, 2024, in a crucial suit challenging the legality of three key anti-corruption agencies established by the Federal Government. The case, which involves the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences …
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