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THE GUARDIAN

Magu doesn’t need Senate’s nod as EFCC chair — Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that Ibrahim Magu does not need the Senate’s confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to function in that position.

DSS foils ISIS, Boko Haram plot to bomb UK, US embassies

The Department of State Services (DSS) has foiled a plot by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-linked Boko Haram militants to attack British, American embassies and other western interests in Abuja. Five suspected members of the group based in Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been arrested in connection with the plot.

11 listed firms fail to file 2016 financial statement to NSE

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced failure by 11 listed firms to meet up with the deadline of filing their Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

DSS foils planned attacks on UK, US embassies

FIVE insurgents suspected to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group have been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS)

Buhari insists on Magu

IBRAHIM Magu will remain the boss at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Presidency has said.

EFCC finds $43m, N23m, £27,000 cash in Lagos home

ACTING on a tip-off, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday found $43.4 million (about N13.237 billion), N23 million and £27,000 cash at House 16, Osborne Road in Ikoyi, Lagos Island.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

FG negotiating with Boko Haram on Chibok girls — Osinbajo

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said negotiations are ongoing for the release of more Chibok schoolgirls still in the custody of Boko Haram terrorists, expressing optimism that the dialogue would yield the desired result.

Why Buhari did not attend FEC meeting — Lai Mohammed

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari was not on hand yesterday to preside over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took charge.

$1.3bn Malabu scam: Why EFCC raided Adoke’s Kano home for documents

The raid, according to sources, was aimed at retrieving vital documents that could help the security agencies establish a solid case against Adoke, who had already been charged along with eight others over the $1.3 billion controversial Malabu Oil payout.

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Commendation as DSS foils ISIS plot to attack US, UK embassies

The Department of State Services said in Abuja, on Wednesday, that it had burst a ring of ISIS-linked Boko Haram members based in Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory.

How EFCC recovered $43 million, £27,000 and N23m during house raid

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday raided a house in Ikoyi, Lagos recovering about $43m, N23m and £27,000 in cash.

We won’t replace Magu, says Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has ruled out the possibility of President Muhammadu Buhari replacing the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, whose nomination has been rejected by the Senate twice.