The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has adhered to the directive of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory concerning the case of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele, who has been in government … Continue reading EFCC complies with court order, presents Emefiele in court
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly apprehended more than 70 students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The arrests occurred in hostels located outside the campus. Multiple sources within Ile-Ife confirmed these events … Continue reading EFCC arrests over 70 OAU students
The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, was released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the night of October 26. Shortly after his release, he was taken into custody by operatives of … Continue reading DSS releases Emefiele to EFCC for ongoing interrogation
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Michael Anan Onimisi for allegedly creating a software named “Bee-Leaf” and “Real-Eve” to defraud First City Monument Bank Plc of N17,785,010.75. Onimisi stands accused … Continue reading Software developer faces EFCC charges for bank fraud in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted allegations of invading the residence of singer John Njeng-Ngeng, popularly known as Skales. The singer had claimed that EFCC officials arrived at his home with firearms, sticks, and hammers, breaking into … Continue reading EFCC denies invading Skales home
The EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Command apprehended 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State on August 10, 2023. Among the detainees are Solomon Oloche, Innocent Ochola, Aselo Kendra Wisdom, and others. The arrests followed thorough surveillance and intelligence gathering. ALSO … Continue reading EFCC raids cybercriminals’ hideout in Makurdi, arrests 14 suspects
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for 33 days. Bawa was arrested by the secret police on June 14, shortly after … Continue reading Suspended EFCC chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa spends 33 days in detention
Stella Oduah, a former Aviation minister and Senator, has criticized the recent charges filed against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She claimed that the charges were politically motivated and an attack based on her gender, asserting … Continue reading Stella Oduah denounces new charges by EFCC as politically motivated
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the conviction of 16 individuals involved in internet fraud. The conviction took place on June 27, 2023, before Justice F.I Riman … Continue reading EFCC nabs 16 internet fraudsters in landmark case
An associate pastor of the Living Faith Church, Temidayo Eseyin, has been arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding Landmark University, Kwara State, of N19.3 million. Eseyin, a lawyer and … Continue reading Pastor faces charges for allegedly defrauding Kwara university of N19.3m
Former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu has dismissed rumors claiming that he has been appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speculation arose on Tuesday suggesting that Odumosu’s appointment was awaiting … Continue reading Hakeem Odumosu denies EFCC chairmanship appointment
EFCC Detains Receiver Manager and Captain Over Alleged N120bn Misappropriation: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained Mr Kamilu Omokide, the Receiver Manager appointed by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Nigeria Limited, along with … Continue reading EFCC detains AMCON official over N120bn fraud in Arik Air
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had a meeting with President Bola Tinubu just hours before his suspension was officially announced by the government. Photographs show Bawa leaving the State House later in … Continue reading Suspended EFCC chairman discovers suspension via NTA despite meeting Tinubu earlier that day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the indefinite suspension of AbdulRasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision has been made to facilitate a thorough investigation into Bawa’s actions during his tenure. The President … Continue reading JUST IN: Tinubu suspends EFCC chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 52 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC conducted the arrests related to computer-related fraudulent activities. EFCC shared this information on Twitter and released the … Continue reading EFCC cracks down on 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to take legal action against a pair of twins and 26 additional individuals in Calabar, as they stand accused of involvement in internet fraud. The Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC … Continue reading EFCC set to prosecute twins and 26 others for internet fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported the conviction and sentencing of Solomon Eke by a High Court in Kaduna. Presided over by Justice Darius Khobo, the court found Eke guilty of impersonation and handed him a three-year … Continue reading Impersonator sentenced to three years in jail for posing as FBI agent
Sources have confirmed that Pauline Tallen, the former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The EFCC operatives at the agency’s Zonal Headquarters in Wuse … Continue reading EFCC interrogates former women affairs minister for alleged N2bn fraud
Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, has refuted claims of being under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4bn fraud. In a statement … Continue reading Fayemi speaks out on EFCC probe, denies alleged N4bn fraud
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately vacate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Ikoyi, Lagos. Tinubu addressed the issue between the two government agencies, stating that any disputes should be … Continue reading Tinubu orders DSS to leave EFCC office in Lagos, calls for amicable resolution
According to sources, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is allegedly planning to arrest and intimidate Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State. The sources claim that the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership is behind this … Continue reading EFCC plans to arrest and intimidate former Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has expressed his willingness to undergo investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating that he has nothing to fear from the agency. He asserted that he has no investments in Europe … Continue reading Ortom declares he’s ready for EFCC probe and has nothing to fear
The Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Organisations has called for the resignation of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), due to corruption allegations against him. According to the coalition, Bawa’s resignation is necessary to … Continue reading Chairman of EFCC faces corruption allegations
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has alleged that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, demanded a bribe of $2 million from him. Matawalle made these claims during an interview with BBC Hausa. The accusations … Continue reading Governor Matawalle accuses EFCC chairman of requesting $2 million bribe
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) submitted a motion for the stay of execution regarding a ruling made by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The ruling pertained to 14 properties and the sum of N400 million … Continue reading EFCC seeks stay of execution in property forfeiture case involving governor Yahaya Bello
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