Deal with those who loot public funds — NBA tasks EFCC in Kwara
The chairman of the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Kwara State, Barrister Sulyman Kosemani, has charged…
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Alleged corruption: EFCC dismisses 2 staff
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has dismissed two of its staff members over allegations of corruption.…
Alleged rights violation: Bobrisky sues EFCC, NASS, demands N1.2bn in damages
Nigeria’s crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has filed a N1.2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,…
I am not worried by EFCC invitation — Okowa
Former Governor of Delta Ifeanyi Okowa has said that he is not worried by the invitation from the Economic and…
Asset recovery, crucial in fight against corruption – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said asset recovery is vital in the fight against economic and financial…
EFCC never established any fraudulent case against me – Okowa
Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has not established any fraudulent…
EFCC reveals real reason for incessant national grid collapses in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has blamed corruption by contractors in Nigeria’s power sector for the incessant National…
We’ve convicted 50 over currency racketeering, dollarisation in 2024 – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has convicted over 50 persons for currency racketeering and dollarisation of…
Senate mulling amendment of EFCC Act to investigate, prosecute corrupt military officers
The Senate has said that it would embark on a constitutional amendment that would empower the Economic and Financial Crimes…
EFCC invites Nigerien groom, family members who spray naira at Kano wedding
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has addressed a viral video capturing a naira abuse incident that occurred at…
Alleged arrest plot: EFCC tells court to dismiss Sanwo-Olu’s suit
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja not to grant the reliefs…
EFCC arrests two for suspected money laundering in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two men in Abuja over suspected cases of money laundering and…
Ganduje: Coalition sends fresh petition to EFCC
A coalition of 51 anti-corruption groups has again petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking the immediate arrest…
EFCC arrests 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo
Twenty-one suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. EFCC operatives in Benin made…
I’m not afraid of EFCC – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed his readiness to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Alleged N1.3trn diversion: PDP demands immediate release of Okowa
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately release former Governor of…
Delta: APC hails arrest of Okowa by EFCC
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the recent arrest of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa,…
BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Delta Gov Ifeanyi Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. The former governor was…
UK-based Nigerian alerts EFCC, CBN on danger of card PIN usage for online transactions
A Nigerian-British Chartered Engineer and Director of Information Security, Dr. Kingsley Chibuzor Aguoru, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Edo: Gov-elect Okpebholo dissociates self from arrest of Accountant General, others by EFCC
The Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disassociated himself from the arrest of the State Accountant General, Mr. Julius…
Arrest of Accountant General, four others has crippled governance Edo Govt to EFCC
The Edo State Government on Sunday raised the alarm that the arrest of its Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and…
Seyi Law questions Bobrisky’s re-arrest by EFCC
Comedian Seyi Law has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the fresh arrest of the embattled crossdresser,…
EFCC arrests Edo Accountant General, four other govt officials
Twelve days to the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s eight years in Edo State, the state Accountant General, Mr Julius…
We recovered over N248bn crime proceeds in one year — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has recovered over N248bn in the last year. The Director of…
EFCC arrests 7 for fraud in Abuja
Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of…
EFCC arrests 25 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Benin
Twenty five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. The Benin Zonal Directorate…
Gov Sanwo-Olu speaks on suit against EFCC over alleged arrest, prosecution
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denied an alleged suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over planned arrest…
Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC over alleged planned arrest, prosecution
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged threat to…
Govs vs EFCC: Supreme Court judgement will define Nigeria’s federalism – Lawyers
The Judiciary Watchdogs, a coalition of lawyers from the 36 states of Nigeria, has stated that the lawsuit filed by…
Jigawa, Benue withdraw from suit challenging legality of EFCC, ICPC, NFIU
Jigawa and Benue states have formally pulled out of a suit by 19 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the…
Benue withdraws from suit challenging EFCC legality
The Benue State Government has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and…
Yahaya Bello: EFCC seeks adjournment, court fixes Nov 14, 20 for response to summons
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, sought adjournment of the hearing in its fresh charge against the…
Benue: Gov Alia suspends Attorney General over suit challenging EFCC, ICPC
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order,…
Groups demand explanation on EFCC’s alleged clearance of ex-minister Betta Edu
Twenty-eight civil society organizations, (CSOs) in the Niger Delta region have demanded explanation over reports suggesting that the suspended Minister…
EFCC docks fake nurse for alleged N28.2m fraud in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, a fake…
Court orders EFCC, DSS to arrest anyone attempting to sell late Justice Bello’s properties
Justice Mohammed Madugu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Bwari, Abuja, has issued an interim injunction ordering the arrest,…
Group warns against moves to stifle EFCC
The Network for the Actualization of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), a civic group, has raised concerns over attempts…
EFCC are terrorists using their might against Nigerians – Olisa Agbakoba
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, on Friday described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a…
EFCC arrests 36 internet fraudsters in Anambra
No fewer than 36 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations of Onitsha, Anambra State. The Enugu Zonal…
EFCC violated my fundamental human right for declaring me wanted – Akinduro
One of the suspects recently declared wanted for alleged financial fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Henry…
EFCC an unlawful organisation – Ex-NBA president, Agbakoba writes Nigerian Senate
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has claimed that the Economic and Financial…
EFCC speaks on invasion of radio station in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has cleared the air over the alleged invasion of Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu…
Nigerian corruption can’t be fought with guns, go spiritual – Primate Ayodele to EFCC
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Monday, admonished the Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
Corruption fighting back’ – CSO condemns suit filed by Kogi, others to challenge legality of EFCC
A civil society organization, CSO, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has expressed concern over a…
Alleged fraud: EFCC declares oil mogul Bolaji Akinduro wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro wanted over alleged fraud. The EFCC, in…
Supreme Court shifts Kogi’s suit challenging legality of EFCC, ICPC laws to Oct 22
The Supreme Court has shifted hearing in a suit filed by the Kogi State Government against the Federal Government, challenging…
Don’t drag us into Bello vs EFCC matter – CJP warns politicians
The Center for Justice and Peace, CJP, has disowned a statement calling for the arrest of the former governor of…
Forfeiture of $2.4m: EFCC asks court to dismiss ex-CBN Gov Emefiele’s appeal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an appeal filed…
EFCC arrests 44 suspected fraudsters in Anambra, Enugu
About 44 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States. The arrest was carried…
EFCC arrests 33 fraudsters, recovers fake dollars
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested 33 suspected…