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EFCC Dismisses Bauchi Governor’s Claim, Says “We’re Not Political Tool”
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has kicked against accusations from the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, that the commission is being used by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and others to target him over his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The dispute stems from charges against Bauchi Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu […]
EFCC Detains Ex-Anambra Governor Chris Ngige – Aide Clarifies Arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained former Anambra State Governor, Chris Ngige, according to an aide. Ngige, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment from 2015 to 2023, was reportedly arrested by EFCC operatives at his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja. Earlier that day, speculation […]
Former Attorney-General Malami Confirms EFCC Invitation
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), says he has received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and is ready to appear before the agency.
EFCC Arraigns Ngozi Olejeme Over Alleged N1bn Money Laundering
Olejeme is facing an eight-count charge related to converting, transferring, procuring, and taking possession of funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity. The EFCC alleged that she diverted funds from the NSITF while serving as board chair. One of the charges states that she indirectly converted over N321 million into the account of a […]
EFCC Nabs 28 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara
In a statement released by the EFCC Media Office, “the suspects were picked up during sting operations carried out in Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka areas of the state capital.” The commission said the arrests followed credible intelligence linking the suspects to cybercrime activities within Ilorin. EFCC disclosed that items recovered from them included […]
‘Yahoo Boys’ Causing Visa Woes for Nigerians- EFCC
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the statement through Chief Superintendent CSE Coker Oyegunle at an event organized by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement released by the commission, Olukoyede emphasized that cybercrime and other fraudulent activities not only endanger the future of […]
EFCC Orders Arrest of Dismissed Officer Featured on Lege Miami’s Show
The agency ordered his immediate arrest for retaining official EFCC property, including an identity card, following his dismissal for certificate forgery. In a statement released on Sunday, the EFCC said Folarin, who worked as a driver at its Ibadan Zonal Directorate, was recently dismissed from service over certificate forgery. “The attention of the EFCC has […]
EFCC Summons CBEX Fraud Victims to Aid Investigation
The Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement released in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. “The EFCC is currently prosecuting three suspects, namely Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka, over their alleged involvement in the scam,” Oyewale said. According to EFCC, CBEX lured unsuspecting Nigerians into investing their funds with the […]
Court adjourns hearing in Nyako’s suit till July 25
At the resumed hearing, EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, informed the court that, following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, was unable to meet with other parties to resolve outstanding issues in the settlement. Jacobs further stated that the AGF had instructed him to request […]
EFCC arraigns Gombe court bailiff over alleged N9m fraud
He appeared before the court on July 2 ,2025, on a one- count charge bordering on fraudulent conversion by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. According to the EFCC, Usman Zakari was entrusted with the auctioning of property subject of judgment enforcement in suit No. GM/329M/2023 which was auctioned in the sum of N14,000,000.00 […]