A non-governmental organisation, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR) has commended Benue State State Governor, Fr. Father Hyacinth Alia, and the state government for distancing themselves from the suit filed by the Kogi State Government and 14 other states against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Kogi State government was recently joined by its counterparts in 14 other states in …

The Supreme Court has fixed 22 October to hear a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suit, which was instituted by the Kogi State Government and 15 other states, is contesting the constitutionality of the laws establishing the EFCC and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. A seven-man panel …