ICPC begins probe of plot to implicate Bankole over REA scam From JAMES OJO, Abuja Friday, August 20, 2010 Bankole The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigation into allegation of plot to implicate the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, in the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) scam. [...]

EFCC docks 3 over N405m shares scam By Duro Adeseko Saturday, August 14, 2010 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a 22-count charge against Mr. Adeniyi Elumaro and Mrs. Rakiya Mamman and their Abuja-based Integrated Capital Services Limited (ICSL) for defrauding customers of N405 million. The suspects, who were arraigned before a [...]

EFCC arraigns 3 over N405m share scam Friday, August 13, 2010 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has preferred a 22-count charge against the duo of Mr. Adeniyi Elumaro and Mrs. Rakiya Mamman and their Abuja-based Integrated Capital Services Limited (ICSL), for defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians to the tune of N405 million. The suspects who [...]

Nigerian machete-wielding attackers kill 8 people At least eight people have been killed in an attack by machete-wielding assailants near the city of Jos in Nigeria. The unidentified attackers descended on a village on the outskirts of Jos, burning about 10 houses, early on Saturday, officials said. Some reports said the dead included the family [...]

N5.2bn scam: Ugbane, others must face trial, court insists From JULIANA TAIWO, Abuja Tuesday, July 6, 2010 An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday ruled that former House Committee Chairman on Power, Ndidi Elumelu, Senate Committee Chairman on Power, Nicholas Ugbane and seven others have a case to answer. Elumelu, Ugbane and others are facing [...]