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BREAKING: EFCC Bows To Public Outrage, To Review Complaints Against Auctioneers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has acknowledged public outrage over its recent auction of vehicles recovered from culprits.
This was detailed in a statement on its verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, on Friday under the signature of its Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
Issued under the subject, ‘Auction of Vehicles: EFCC to Review Complaints Against Auctioneers’, the anti graft agency admitted “that there were glitches”.
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The Commission, however, maintained that those who managed overcome the glitches would be getting their allocation, regardless. “Those who follow through the process without glitches and emerged winners will certainly be allocated their vehicles,” it stated.
The statement reads, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, notes with concern the reported unsavoury experiences of some Nigerians who participated in the just concluded public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on behalf of the Commission.
“Among the complaints received by the Commission were the inability of some citizens to access the websites of the auctioneers, being shut out from the platforms after submitting bids and outrageous bid prices, among others.
“Relevant Departments of the Commission monitored the exercise and can confirm that there were glitches. This observation was communicated to the auctioneers for remedial action. The Commission could, however, not directly intervene while the exercise was ongoing because the process had been assigned to duly accredited and licensed auctioneers in line with provisions of Sections 4(a)(b) of the Proceeds of Crime ( Recovery and Management) Act, 2022 and Section 55 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
“The complaints arising from the exercise are rather unfortunate and detracts from the plan of the Commission in settling for online auction which was designed to provide a platform for seamless and transparent participation by millions of Nigerians interested in purchasing the forfeited assets.
“Without making excuses for the auctioneers, it is possible that the sheer number of participants in the exercise (over 4million) perhaps stretched the carrying capacity of the online facilities of the auctioneers, while unstable internet service in parts of the country exacerbated the challenge.
“The Commission is currently awaiting the report of the auctioneers and assures that genuine complaints by members of the public will be reviewed to ensure that no one is short-changed in the exercise. Those who follow through the process without glitches and emerged winners will certainly be allocated their vehicles.
“The Commission’s only interest in the public auction is to ensure that the assets are disposed of in the most transparent manner and the nation gets value for the assets. This cannot be compromised under any circumstance.”
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Diesel Shortage Could Cripple Telecom Services – ATCON Sounds Alarm
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has raised an alarm over an imminent network blackout in Lagos and Ogun States due to a worsening diesel supply crisis.
The disruption is a direct result of an indefinite strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, warned that the prolonged fuel supply disruption is pushing several telecom base stations to the brink of shutdown, posing a major risk to millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
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“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements.
“As a result, diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites running dangerously low on fuel,” Emoekpere explained.
He cautioned that if urgent action is not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, severely affecting:
- Mobile and internet services
- Business operations
- Emergency response systems
- Essential daily communications
ATCON is appealing to the Governors of Lagos and Ogun States to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also urged security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
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Fire Razes MTN Booster Station In Ibadan

A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday, gutted an MTN booster station located within the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. at the Faculty of Nursing, was reportedly caused by an electrical surge.
Eyewitnesses said the fire damaged key telecommunications equipment, including a Mikano generator and electrical control board.
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Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser on Fire Services Reform to Governor Seyi Makinde and Chairman of the State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, said the Oyo State Fire Service responded swiftly to contain the blaze.
“The state Fire Service’s prompt response doused the fire at the MTN booster station beside the Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan,” Akinwande stated.
“The fire incident was reported exactly at 04:00 hrs on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The fire personnel, led by ACFS Olubunmi, were promptly deployed to the scene and arrived on time.
“On arrival, we met the Mikano electrical generator and board on fire. We quickly joined hands with the university’s fire marshals, and the fire was extinguished completely. The fire was caused by an electrical surge,” he explained.
No casualties were reported, but the extent of the damage to MTN’s operations remains unclear.
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Police Rescue Six Children In Lagos Building

Six children, whose mother is suspected to be undergoing medicare abroad, have been rescued by from a building in the Ejigbo Area of Lagos State.
They were rescued by the Lagos State Police Command, according to a statement by its spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday in Lagos.
The rescue, according to CSP Hundeyin followed a tip-off on Tuesday at about 12p.m., when the police received information that six children were staying alone in a building.
CSP Hundeyin said, “The case was transferred from the Ejigbo Police Station to the Gender Unit in Ikeja after reports indicated that the children were left alone in a residential house.
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“The children, aged between seven and 13 years, have been rescued and are currently in a protective shelter through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.”
He added that initial findings revealed that their mother was currently abroad for medical treatment and had left them in the care of a caregiver.
CSP Hundeyin revealed that efforts were underway to contact their mother, while investigations were ongoing to gather more details about the case.