An Ibadan Federal High Court has sentenced two Internet fraudsters, Mumeen Akinjobi and Idowu Onifade to six months’ imprisonment for fraudulent impersonation. The duo was arraigned on Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office in Oyo State. They were both convicted on an amended charge following a plea bargain agreement
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Two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff have been sentenced to 42 years imprisonment for collecting bribes. The 42 years jailed term was slammed on the INEC staff at a High Court sitting in Yola, presided by Justice Nathan Musa on Thursday. Justice Musa also asked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the
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“corruption is increasing in Nigeria compared to other African countries” A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has advised African countries to restrategise their approaches in fighting corruption. Jega gave the advice while reviewing a book titled: “Curbing Electoral Spending” launched by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Thursday bursted 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a building reportedly used as training school for potential cyber criminals on Essien Street, Ikot Ibiok Village in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Some of the named suspects are: Ogbonna Kelvin, Emmanuel Chima, Uzoma Chibuike, Darlington Rowland Victor,
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