The EFCC, Lagos zonal office, onThursday, October 19, 2017, arraigned the duo of Eze Okoronkwo and Okechukwu Ariguzo before Justice Ridwan Mohammed Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a five-count charge bordering on impersonation, forgery and obtaining money under false pretense to the tune of $13, 275 (Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy- five Thousand United States Dollars).
The suspected fraudsters were arrested following a complaint received by the Commission from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administrative and Control (NAFDAC).
The Judge who ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of their bail conditions, adjourned the case to November 28, 2017 for commencement of trial.
Why Wike Should Resign or Be Sacked: A Call to Organized Civil Society in Nigeria to Uphold Anti-corruption Standards with Consistency, By Frank Tietie
By Frank Tietie The revelations by Nigerian social crusader, investigative journalist, and activist Omoyele Sowore regarding the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyiesome Wike, are serious and warrant the attention of all Nigerians who care about the integrity of the country. Sowore has alleged that Wike laundered funds and concealed the purchase of…
September 27, 2025 • Opinion
