“The Eagle Is Now on Air”: Reactions as EFCC Unveils Private Radio Station

“The Eagle Is Now on Air”: Reactions as EFCC Unveils Private Radio Station

  • A new announcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has generated mixed reactions online
  • The anti-graft agency has decided to take its war against financial crime a step further by unveiling its radio station
  • The EFCC said the station will give Nigerians every bit of information on efforts the Commission is making to tackle economic and financial crimes

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In what could be described as a step in the right direction is the new move made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC radio
EFCC takes the fight against financial crime to radio. Photo credit: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Source: Facebook

The EFCC in a post shared on its Facebook page, on Saturday, September 9, announced the commission's new radio station.

The anti-graft agency in the post accompanied by pictures, hinted that the station will give a daily update on efforts of the commission to ride Nigeria off economic and financial crimes.

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"EFCC Radio!

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"97+3 equals to 100. Yes, its 100 percent ready to hit the airwaves. It's the EFCC 97.3fm Station, set to give you mimute by minute update on efforts the Commission is making to rid Nigeria of economic and financial crimes. Together, we shall make Nigeria great again."

Nigerians react as EFCC gets radio station

Legit.ng opinions of some Nigerians who reacted to the post on EFCC's Facebook page.

Wilfred Akhahowa said:

"This initiative is a significant step towards a better and more transparent future. Let's join hands in the fight against economic crimes and work towards making."

Obetta Francis wrote:

"The eagle is now on flight."

Shuaib Aremu Abdulquadir said:

"God bless mr Chairman, protect mr Chairman, and please work on recruitment."

Hismail Adebola O wrote:

"With this useless FM station, it is yahoo boys you people will still be chasing up and down."

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Robert Egbe wrote:

"Congratulations! Well done."

Adam Rabe Kafinta said:

"Good work EFCC, keep it up."

Abdulkadir Yusuf Garba stated:

"An excellent development in the fight against financial crime."

It'smeheart G's said:

"Keep our fingers crossed."

EFCC reveals why Ade Herself featured at the anti-graft agency event

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the reason why a purported fraud suspect, Adedamola Adewale (aka Ade Herself) featured at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation lecture on August 31, 2023, in Lagos.

The anti-graft agency stated that the public’s concern is duly acknowledged about the speaking engagement of Ade Herself at the EFCC event.

EFCC arrests "senator" over €5.7m fraud

The men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a fake senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, over an alleged €5.7m internet fraud.

Makwe was reportedly arrested in the Guzape area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after credible intelligence revealed his internet-related fraud activities.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.