This morning, A catastrophic fire devastated Toi Market in Kibra, Nairobi, resulting in extensive property damage valued at millions of shillings. The blaze erupted early in the day, rapidly engulfing the market and obliterating stalls and goods. Despite the valiant efforts of residents and traders to control the flames, the fire proved too powerful, leading to tragic outcomes. Reports confirm that at least four individuals lost their lives during the incident, some of whom were trapped in the inferno while trying to rescue their belongings. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, with theories ranging from electrical…
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The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Friday, lauded the leadership qualities of the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. “As a governor, you never deviated from set goals. You exhibited the sterling qualities of a strong leader, brought optimism to the Niger Delta Region, provided effective leadership in Delta, established a culture of openness, checks and balances and gave dissenting voices full hearing.” He also lauded his commitment to the unity of Nigeria. “As a bridge builder who constantly preaches the gospel of national unity with passion, your gospel of live and let live…
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aminu Shehu and Martha Dauda Hassan before Justice A. Muazu of the Bauchi State High Court, sitting in Bauchi. The duo faced court on Monday, 29th July 2024, on three counts of criminal conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence, totalling N950,000 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The first count of the charges states: “That you, Aminu Shehu and Martha Dauda Hassan, sometime in October 2022 at Bauchi, Bauchi State, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did agree among yourselves to dishonestly induce one Danlami…
To combat immigration fraud and mitigate its impact on Nigeria’s reputation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an Immigration Fraud Section across several of its national commands. EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, announced this development on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, during a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah, Director General of the RCMP, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede revealed that the Immigration Fraud Section was inaugurated two weeks ago, prompted by the rising incidence of fraud in immigration processes. The new section aims to protect…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has assured the youth across Nigeria that the Commission is working diligently to safeguard their future from fraudsters intent on damaging the country’s reputation and jeopardising the prospects of future generations. Olukoyede provided this assurance in Abuja on Thursday, 25th July 2024, during a visit by Citi Polytechnic, Abuja’s Engineering and Computer Science students to the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Speaking through the Head of the Creative Communications Unit (CCU), Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Chris Oluka, Olukoyede emphasised that the anti-corruption stance of today’s youth is crucial…
Civic Hive, a CivicTech organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement and participatory governance through innovative technology and programs that support the development of CivicTech initiatives is thrilled to announce the call for the 2024 Civic Tech Fellowship, an initiative designed to spotlight and incubate innovative solutions for social issues through technology. This year, the fellowship focuses on thematic areas such as Artificial Intelligence for Good, Climate Advocacy, and Technology for Health, Civic Education, and Justice. In a bid to nurture grassroots talent and innovators, the fellowship will kick off with a series of regional hackathons in September 2024, targeting tech-driven…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the Abuja Zonal Directorate have arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The suspects were detained on Monday, 29th July 2024, in the Wuye area of Abuja, following credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in cybercrime activities. During the operation, the EFCC recovered several items, including 19 mobile phones, a car, four laptops, and an iPad. The suspects will face court charges once investigations are finalised.
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended eleven individuals suspected of internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects, comprising nine men and two women, were intercepted and arrested along Ikpa Road. Their detention followed credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet fraud, lavish lifestyles, and naira spraying at events in the Uyo metropolis. Vehicles seized during the operation include a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with registration number ABC 553 LD (Abuja), a Toyota Camry LE with registration number KKN 48 AE (Akwa Ibom), two Honda Accord cars with…
In a decisive move to address the global challenge of money laundering, particularly in Africa, the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has unveiled a new initiative named ‘Silver Notices’. This announcement was made in Abuja on Monday, 29th July 2024, by INTERPOL Vice President for Africa, Garba Baba Umar, during the inauguration of a four-day training workshop for Nigerian law enforcement agencies at the EFCC Academy. Umar highlighted the escalating threat of money laundering worldwide, particularly in Africa, and emphasised that Silver Notices have been designed to counter this menace. He explained, “Evidence has shown that every hour, hundreds of thousands…
In a testament to its commitment to international law enforcement collaboration, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will host the first-ever INTERPOL/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Workshop at its Academy in Karu, Abuja. This significant event will commence on Monday, 29th July 2024. Jointly organised by INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFACC) and JICA, the workshop aims to bolster the capabilities of Nigerian law enforcement agencies in tackling financial crimes. The event will run from Monday, 29th July to Thursday, 1st August 2024. The workshop will welcome participants from both international and local law enforcement bodies, including officers…