The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have recovered a Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) belonging to the ex-Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Patrick Akpobolokemi.

Also, the anti-graft agency is also said to have frozen accounts of two companies financially associated with NIMASA, Mieka Divers Limited and Global West Vessels Limited.

The two companies are reportedly owned by ex-Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpompolo, otherwise known as Tompollo.

Head, Media Unit of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone yesterday, could not immediately confirm the development, but said the matter was still under investigation.

“I can’t confirm that to you immediately, but what I know is that the matter has been under investigation”, Uwujaren said.

Investigation by our correspondent also revealed that a number of private bank accounts, allegedly linked to Akpobolokemi, had also been frozen on the orders of the EFCC.

A security source who spoke to our correspondent under a condition of anonymity yesterday, however, confirmed the measures taken on the said bank accounts.

According to him, the move was aimed at checking the ongoing illegal movements of large sums of foreign and local currencies across the nation’s borders.

The source stated further that there were ongoing security surveillance on a number of private and corporate accounts suspected to be linked to slush funds and that those of Mieka Divers Limited and Global West Vessels Limited were just two of such accounts under watch.

Also affected is the contractor handling the N30 billion Maritime University at Okerenkoko, in the Gbaramatu, Delta State. The contract is being handled by Mr. Kime Engozi, believed to be a close ally of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Funds, amounting to billions of naira, allegedly paid to the contractor by the last administration, are said to have been trapped at a Yenagoa, Bayelsa State branch of an old generation bank.

The funds, are said to be part payment for the construction work on the Maritime University and the NIMASA Technical College, Okoloba, also in Delta State.

Further investigation by our correspondent revealed that freezing the accounts was not a move to stall the various projects for which monies had been paid.

Rather, the move, our source said, was to verify and to keep close watch on outflow of funds from the accounts, with the view to ensuring that such funds were not meant for sinister purposes.

“For instance, just one individual got about N13 billion from a single transaction with NIMASA. The same individual also collected about $57 million from similar deals from the agency without proper documentation.

“No serious administration would attempt to sweep this type of thing under the carpet. So there must be proper explanations, bearing in mind the security implications of movement of such large sums within the system”, the source stated.

Although Tompollo is not known to be under investigation by the EFCC, Akpobolokemi has been under the anti-graft agency’s investigation since August over issues relating to the running of the NIMASA under his watch.

The EFCC had since seized the international passport of the ex-NIMASA boss. A number of his close aides, including an Executive Director at NIMASA, had also been guests of the commission in the last few weeks.

A security source said yesterday that the aides were assisting the EFCC in investigation, relating to amounts spent on the Maritime Domain Awareness and Surveillance System (MDASS) as well the management of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).

Attempts by the last session of the House of Representatives to investigate spendings, particularly huge payments to Global West Vessels Limited by NIMASA in 2013 were thwarted under the last administration.

Of particular interests to the House of Representatives was the revelation that 50 percent of revenue being generated by NIMASA was allegedly being paid to Tompollo’s Global West Vessels against financial regulations.

The House investigation had also faulted the way and manner the CVFF account was being run by NIMASA, particularly the frequent movements of funds into different individual and corporate accounts.

At the time, the CVFF accounts were being operated in four different accounts in Skye Bank, Sterling Bank, Diamond Bank and Fidelity Bank.

http://thenationonlineng.net/efcc-recovers-n38m-bullet-proof-suv-from-ex-nimasa-dg/

Vanity

The details of a secret meeting between Buhari and some northern leaders has been revealed.

The meeting took place at the presidential villa last night Saturday, 30th May, 2015.

The northern leaders told Buhari not to make the kind of mistake Dr Jonathan made by not massively developing the Niger Delta, they said he focused on the transformation of the entire country, believing that he (Dr Jonathan) will secure a second term in office to massively develop Niger Delta.

They asked Buhari to treat the north, mostly north-west and north-east like everyday is his last day in office, citing the long absence of a northerner at the helm of affairs.

They made eight demands from Buhari, which are.

Appointment of core northern Muslims in to key positions in the country.

Extra financial support for the 19 northern states.

Amnesty for boko haram, so that it would be an avenue to empower northern youths.

To establish a world class petroleum university in Katsina state.

To build another refinery in Kano state.

To pay off Tinubu and Amaechi for sponsoring his campaign, so that his presidency can be truly a northern presidency.

To place Tompolo, Ankio Briggs and Asari Dokubo on DSS watch list, seize their passports, because they can turn the Niger Delta region against his presidency.

And lastly they asked him not to honour the gay agreement between his party(APC) and the western countries.

Sources said Buhari agreed to try his best in the first seven demands, but he his not so sure of the last demand which is the gay agreement with western countries.

Because he is scared they would fight him, destabilize his government, and possibly edge him out like they did to Dr Jonathan.

The meeting had in attendance, governors el Rufai, Amino Masari, Abdulahi Ganduje of Kaduna, Katsina and Kano respectively. Others are Atiku Abubakar, Ibrahim Commossie, Adamu Ciroma, Yosuf Maitama Sule, and Muhammad Danjuma Goje.


http://urhobotoday.com/?p=16512

Accountability =0%

Appointments are call to serve not a call to chop

NIMASA under the leadership of Akpobolokemi who is Tompolo's hand-carry boy was just an ATM for Jonathan associated militants.

IsraeliAIRFORCE:
The details of a secret meeting between Buhari and some northern leaders has been revealed.

The meeting took place at the presidential villa last night Saturday, 30th May, 2015.

The northern leaders told Buhari not to make the kind of mistake Dr Jonathan made by not massively developing the Niger Delta, they said he focused on the transformation of the entire country, believing that he (Dr Jonathan) will secure a second term in office to massively develop Niger Delta.

They asked Buhari to treat the north, mostly north-west and north-east like everyday is his last day in office, citing the long absence of a northerner at the helm of affairs.

They made eight demands from Buhari, which are.

Appointment of core northern Muslims in to key positions in the country.

Extra financial support for the 19 northern states.

Amnesty for boko haram, so that it would be an avenue to empower northern youths.

To establish a world class petroleum university in Katsina state.

To build another refinery in Kano state.

To pay off Tinubu and Amaechi for sponsoring his campaign, so that his presidency can be truly a northern presidency.

To place Tompolo, Ankio Briggs and Asari Dokubo on DSS watch list, seize their passports, because they can turn the Niger Delta region against his presidency.

And lastly they asked him not to honour the gay agreement between his party(APC) and the western countries.

Sources said Buhari agreed to try his best in the first seven demands, but he his not so sure of the last demand which is the gay agreement with western countries.

Because he is scared they would fight him, destabilize his government, and possibly edge him out like they did to Dr Jonathan.

The meeting had in attendance, governors el Rufai, Amino Masari, Abdulahi Ganduje of Kaduna, Katsina and Kano respectively. Others are Atiku Abubakar, Ibrahim Commossie, Adamu Ciroma, Yosuf Maitama Sule, and Muhammad Danjuma Goje.

What is the source of your story. Are you tryin to start anor civil war in Nigeria with this source less story?

The report says "MAY" have recovered, meaning the reporter and EFCC are not sure of this article and can easily deny it as APC denies every of their campaign promises including some content of their manifesto.

@IsrealiAIRFORCE

May God help your mental & emotional well being between now & 2019!!!

IsraeliAIRFORCE:
The details of a secret meeting between Buhari and some northern leaders has been revealed.
The meeting took place at the presidential villa last night Saturday, 30th May, 2015.
The northern leaders told Buhari not to make the kind of Dr Jonathan made by not massively developing the Niger Delta, they said he focused on the transformation of the entire country, believing that he (Dr Jonathan) will secure a second term in office to massively develop Niger Delta.

Were you at the said clandenstine meeting or one of the participants is being blackmailed by you & shared this info with you?

Dr Jonathan did not develop anywhere in the whole hence why he was kicked out.

To place Tompolo, Ankio Briggs and Asari Dokubo on DSS watch list, seize their passports, because they can turn the Niger Delta region against his presidency.

In what sane society are enemies of the state & its wellbeing not on terrorism watchlist

And lastly they asked him not to honour the gay agreement between his party(APC) and the western countries.
Sources said Buhari agreed to try his best in the first seven demands, but he his not so sure of the last demand which is the gay agreement with western countries.

PMB agreed to same sex marriage You are wasting your talent, Nollywood is missing an imaginative script writer!!

Because he is scared they would fight him, destabilize his government, and possibly edge him out like they did to Dr Jonathan.

No one edged out Jona, incompetence did!!

HerexG:
Appointments are call to serve not a call to chop

Not like dat in Nigeria.

Aufbauh:
NIMASA under the leadership of Akpobolokemi who is Tompolo's hand-carry boy was just an ATM for Jonathan associated militants.

And u are the camera beneath the ATM that saw the numerous transactions ba?

modath:

I am not responsible for your lack of home training and inability to engage in civilized discussion

Don't quote me again. Refer you frustrations to the link below



http://urhobotoday.com/?p=16512

How many were recovered from fashola? How many were recovered from Tinubu? How many did the EFCC recover from Amaechi and gang? Atiku and OBJ nko? I mean, why the octane level propoganda against a section of the political class when everybody in this country knows that stealing/looting/corruption/kleptomania are proudly worn as badges of honour by 99.9% of Nigerias politicians?

IsraeliAIRFORCE:


I am responsible for your lack of home training and inability to engage in civilized discussion

Don't quote me again. Refer you frustrations

I am going to quote you again & you are going to find a way to be cool & fine with it..

..& aint gat no worries, do you see me in a running vendetta with the govt,Especially when the said govt isn't even aware of your miserable & sorry existence!!

Bullet proof cars...Naso people wan kill dem!!!

T

atigbor

but I think say akpabio car too na bullet proof na.......

so bulletproof dey get accident.......

interesting

Everyday, I hear EFCC collect and recover stolen money and property.

My question is how have they being using in to develop this country and to use the money collected to create job for the unemployed. I guess EFCC should be scraped if they can produce all what they have recovered since they were established.

Good morning E-family

Wow

freezing tompolos accounts?


let me use one minute to laugh at our nations pipelines and economy

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Ok

They keep recovering nd it does not impact on the life of d common man on the street..

If former NIMASA boss is a fraud, arrest him nd recover all loot..
Is this administration not tired of this media fight against corruption..

Scament: a government for the scammers..

Jisos

Na wa ooo

Smh...

only in naija

How e take concern me

even GMB now needs to be investigated

For 6 years EFCC was busy sleeping and disturbing yahoo boys, finally they waking up to their real duty.