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Alleged N500bn Scam: CSO Writes EFCC, ICPC, Demands Ayade’s Probe

By Friday Olokor, Punch Newspaper The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NACAT on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC to investigate Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State over alleged financial impropriety and money laundering. The organization cited an audit report of

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Ekpungu Resumes As EFCC Secretary

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River born legal practitioner, George Abang Ekpungu resumed today as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ekpungu was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in June this year in line with the EFCC act and was confirmed by the Senate despite a petition allegedly masterminded by allies of

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ICYMI: Names Of Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested In Calabar

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday arrested thirty-three suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation at different locations in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. 17 were arrested at a location on Post Office Street, Royal Estate, off Ikot Omin, while 10 were apprehended

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BREAKING: PMB Appoints Ayade’s Ex Aide As EFCC Secretary

By Jonathan Ugbal President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed George Abang Ekpungu as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for a tenure of five years. Mr. Ekpungu served as Commissioner for New Cities Development in Governor Ben Ayade’s first term in office. He declined reappointment to serve in Governor Ayade’s cabinet after

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EFCC Vs Oil Thieves: Federal High Court Docks 8 in Calabar Prison

by crossriverwatch admin The Federal High Court sitting in Calabar and presided over by His Lordship, Justice Emmanuel Obile has ordered the remand of eight accused persons in Afokang prison for their alleged involvement in illegal oil deals along the Calabar Channel. The eight accused persons including Patrick Edet, Asuquo Etina, Okon Umoh and others

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