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EFCC Recovers Over N248 Billion and Seizes Assets from Nigerian Fraudsters in Canada
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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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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