Tag Archives: Ibrahim Magu

Falana threatens to Sue The Nation Newspaper Over Publication Linking Him to Funds Allegedly Looted By Magu

Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has threatened to institute legal action against The Nation newspaper in respect of an article titled, “More Trouble For Magu As New Facts On Re-looting Of Recovered Funds Emerge” which was published on the

Eliminating Bribery & Corruption In 2019 Elections: Perspective From An INEC Staff

It is a welcome development that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under the able leadership of extremely hardworking Chairman, Ibrahim Magu (May Allah reward him with long life and sound health, amin) is going to monitor how political

FACE TO FACE: Magu, DSS Boss, Lawal Daura Meet At Aso Rock Mosque

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, on Friday held brief discussions with the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. The separate short interactions took

Nigerian Senate Rejects Magu Again As EFCC Chairman

The Nigerian Senate has again rejected Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Magu was rejected by a majority of the Senate membership after over an hour of grueling screening at the National Assembly

Buhari writes Senate, insists on Magu As EFCC Chair

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, asking the lawmakers to confirm the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu. Buhari’s letter was in response to the communication from the Senate on the rejection

President Buhari orders Probe of Magu, Lawal, & Other “top Government officials Accused of wrongdoing”

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to commence investigation of all government officials allegedly accused of wrongdoing. Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, made

Senate Rejects Magu’s Appointment As EFCC Chairman

Reports reaching SocietyGists  has it that Ibrahim Magu has been rejected as the Chairman of anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Nigerian Senate, while rejecting his nomination, said they could not sanction President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to

Senate Bows to Pressure, Set To Confirm Magu EFCC Chairman

The Senate, barring any change in plan will today, begin consideration and subsequently confirm the appointment of the acting chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, as the substantive head of the agency. Before now, pressure

EFCC Seeks Legal Right to Retain Percentage of Recovered Loot to Fund their Operations

EFCC Seeks Legal Right to Retain Percentage of Recovered Loot to Fund their Operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for a review of Nigerian laws to enable anti-graft agencies in the country retain a percentage of recovered loot to fund their operations. The Acting Chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu,

IBRAHIM MAGU, A VISIONARY ANTI-CORRUPTION CZAR

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PRESS STATEMENT BY TRANSPARENCY CENTRE AN AFFILIATE OF PATRIOTS AGAINST CORRUPTION                     For years now, Nigeria has been under the siege of ravaging corruption cutting across all strata of the society. We have seen corrupt politicians, Judges, Public Servants, Senior Lawyers