EFCC arrests alleged billionaire Yahoo Boy, recovers exotic cars, gold jewellery, others

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud (aka Yahoo Boy) and money laundering. According to the EFCC, Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and…

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Joint tax force uncovers illegal miners in Cross River State

The collaborative effort, comprising representatives from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Cross River State Government, conducted a comprehensive monitoring operation across various mining sites. The team, spearheaded by the Federal Mines Officer overseeing the state, the state commissioner of Minerals resources, and security personnel, unearthed illegal activities by certain miners. These…

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Are we in military rule? Cross Riverians react to Govt’s banning of Civil/Public Servants from using WhatsApp

Cross Riverians have reacted to the press release issued by the Head of Service, Dr Innocent Eteng, banning the operation of the usage of WhatsApp (groups) by Civil and Public Servants in the state. The statement, which was made available to CONVERSEER on Monday, said workers shall not operate or use any WhatsApp platform(s) not…

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