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EFCC Benin Zonal Office Recovers $7,000, Secures 88 Convictions

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6 years ago

June 12, 2020

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Office, says it has recovered three hundred and three million, eight hundred and twenty eight thousand, six hundred and forty one naira (303,828,641.00) and seven thousand US dollars ($7000) within the last 12 months.

The zonal office, which comprises Edo, Delta and Ondo states added that, under the same year, it also secured 88 convictions out of 125 cases after proper and deligent investigations.

Dr. A.H. Danmusa, Head, Benin Zonal Office of the EFCC, while making this revelations, said out of the recovered amount, the sum of N274,507,723.00 has been returned to the victims, adding that the Commission also secured the final forfeiture of a 4-bedroom bungalow at Ughelli and a Petroleum Filling Station at Udu, all in Delta State.

“In the period under review, the Benin Zonal Office which has jurisdiction over Edo, Delta and Ondo States received 1246 petitions out of which 788 were found worthy and approved for investigation. A total of 132 cases were forwarded to the Nigerian Police Force and other sister agencies as the matters raised in the cases were not within our jurisdiction.

“We are glad to inform you that within the period under review, a total of 125 cases were filled in court. And Due to our diligent investigation and prosecution, we secured 88 convictions while the zone recovered the sum of three hundred and three million, eight hundred and twenty eight thousand, six hundred and forty naira one naira (303,828,641.00)”, the Zonal Head added.

While adding that the Zonal Office also secured the final forfeiture of 14 exotic cars which were consequently shown to newsmen, Danmusa noted that as part of strategic plans to nip corruption in the bud and ensure a corruption free nation, the Commission embarked on “aggressive sensitisation and enlightenment campaign to school.”

He continues, “As part of our strategic plans to nip corruption in the bud and ensure a corrupt free nation in the nearest future, we embarked on aggressive sensitisation and elightenment campaign to secondary schools and tertiary institutions across the three states within our coverage area.

“We also collaborated with members of the NYSC anti-corruption groups to take the anti-corruption message to market women and men”, he added.

Danmusa urged members of the public to be more vigilant and circumspect so as not to fall victim of misguided elements who are “bent on reaping where they do not sow.”

He further warned members of the public to do away with any investment proposal with very attractive and outlandish returns, adding that such are fraud.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.