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EFCC Recovers Over N248 Billion and Seizes Assets from Nigerian Fraudsters in Canada

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6 days ago

November 1, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced significant recoveries amounting to N248.75 billion, $105.42 million, £53,133, €172,547, and other foreign currencies, including ¥74,859 in Chinese Yuan and CFA 7,821,375 West African Francs, between October 18, 2023, and October 18, 2024.

Chairman Olukoyede highlighted a notable international asset recovery on September 6, when the EFCC returned $180,300 and 53 vehicles to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). These assets, taken from Nigerian fraudsters who targeted Canadian citizens, included $164,000 belonging to a victim named Elena Bogomas and $16,300 to Sandra Butler.

Olukoyede also revealed ongoing high-profile corruption cases, with four former governors—Yahaya Bello, Abdulfatah Ahmed, Willie Obiano, and Darius Ishaku—facing charges.

Former ministers Saleh Mamman and Olu Agunloye are also under prosecution, while former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika is on trial for alleged fraud involving N5.8 billion and N2.8 billion.

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Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani Shows Support For The Tax Reform Bill

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13 hours ago

November 6, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Former Federal Lawmaker, Shehu Sani expresses his support for the controversial Tax Reform Bill. The Northern Governors have chosen to be against the Tax reform Bill sent by President Bola Tinubu’s government. With this much opposition, the National Economic Council advised the President to withdraw the bill.

After President Tinubu stating the bill will go through on the media, Shehu Sani reacted and stated the bill will be beneficial to the country and fair to all parts. “People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully.

Entertainment

Adin Ross Wins $1.6 Million Dollars For Betting On Trump’s Win

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13 hours ago

November 6, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

American Social Media Influencer, Adin Ross wins over $1.6 Million after his bet in Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election.

The influencer reveals her dropped $1 million bet on Donald Trump before the Election Day. With Trump winning the election, the influencer has won 1.6 million dollars.

The influencer also once hosted Donald trump at one of his live sessions, the influencer also showed support for Donald Trump.

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Barack Obama Explains Why His Daughter Dropped the Family Name

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13 hours ago

November 6, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Barack Obama reveals the reason on why his daughter, Malia, has dropped the family name from her filmmaking career. His daughter, Malia, is now 26 and has started making a name for herself in the entertainment industry and is working on her debut film “The Heart”.

Obama explains that Malia has made this decision in order not to be judged by her name to avoid criticism that she made it through her father’s connections. She wants to make a name for herself and wants to be judged by her own efforts and not her father’s name. Obama also spoke on how he has raised his daughter away from the public eye for the sake of a normal upbringing.