On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States solidified a renewed strategic alliance. This collaboration aims to address the growing menace of internet crimes and other emerging criminal activities affecting both nations. The development marks a significant step…
Mar-a-Lago Revelation, FBI Oversight Raises Questions Special Counsel, Jack Smith in his recent revelation questions the FBI’s exhaustive search of Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s Florida estate. Smith’s evidence hints at potential oversights, highlighting two rooms, one of which is a mysterious “hidden room,” that may not have been thoroughly investigated during the initial FBI examination. This…
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concluded its case on Thursday, November 30, 2023, against Mark Obisesan, Olumide Mcintouch, Bolaji Bakare, and Goodluck Bazunu. These individuals were re-arraigned on February 16, 2023, before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court on amended 11-count charges related to the…
This summer, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spearheaded the annual Titan Shield training exercise, a groundbreaking interagency effort aimed at coordinating roles and responsibilities in the event of a terrorist attack involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The two-day exercise brought together 23 separate agencies at FBI Headquarters, uniting investigative, intelligence, technical, public health,…
FBI agents quietly seized electronic devices, including phones and an iPad, from New York City Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week. The move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into political fundraising activities during Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign. The seizure occurred as the mayor was leaving a public event in Manhattan, highlighting the discreet…
First on the FBI’s Most Wanted List Reveals Search for Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores Most Wanted | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its most wanted list, with one name standing out: Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores. Meza-Flores is the alleged leader of a notorious drug trafficking organization. The FBI, in collaboration with the U.S. Department…
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed the application of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, seeking permission to travel overseas for medical treatment. The EFCC, which is prosecuting Agunloye, argued that his request to travel abroad for a medical check-up was an attempt to evade justice….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and related crimes. During a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has provided N250 million to over 25,000 widows and vulnerable women in the Gwoza Local Government Area. The funds were distributed through the Borno Renaissance Microfinance Bank at four locations in Gwoza town. Each of the beneficiaries received N10,000, and bank accounts were opened for them to drive financial inclusion….
In a stunning development, Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, have been indicted on charges of bribery and conspiracy, among others. The indictment, issued by Washington D.C. prosecutors, alleges a complex scheme involving wire fraud conspiracy, acting as agents of foreign principals, and money laundering. If found guilty, the couple could face decades…
