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2027 Elections: EFCC, INEC move to curb money politics
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have agreed to work more closely…
EFCC worsens Blessing CEO’s troubles with fresh N13m, N69.1m fraud charges
EFCC said the N13 million fresh charges were filed against Blessing CEO on Wednesday following the receipt of several petitions…
Ekiti native doctor, wife docked for alleged N1bn fraud
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for EFCC said Taiwo and Omotola were arrested when a widow, Anazia Colina Kenechukwu, a proprietor…
EFCC moves to re-arraign National Assembly Directors for fraud
They were to be re-arraigned on amended 23-count charge, bordering on conspiracy, forgery, criminal breach of trust, official corruption and…
EFCC arraigns couple over alleged N1.09bn contract fraud in Ekiti
The EFCC further stated that investigators uncovered evidence showing that “a total sum of N1,980,000,000.00 was paid into the first…
Why Many Nigerians granted bail still remain in prison — NBA
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), has expressed concern about the increasing use of…
Nigerian scammer linked to death of U.S lady loses N17m to FG
According to the affidavit, the EFCC received a petition from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, alleging that David was…
75 years’ jail term: EFCC seeks forfeiture of properties linked to ex- Minister as he enters prison
The EFCC prosecuted Mamman on amended 16-count charge, bordering on buying multi-million-naira worth of properties without paying through the financial…
Chinese-Nigerian illegal mining syndicate loses mining site, trucks, lithium stones to FG
EFCC said the syndicate mined and transported the mineral resources from various locations across Nigeria to a site in Ode-Remo…
Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: Malami’s trial adjourned to June
The defendants are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly conspiring to…
FUNAAB hails EFCC over recovery of N27m trapped with estate agents
According to the university, the recovered funds were paid in 2011 for a property arrangement meant to provide an Abuja…
EFCC arrests ex-Minister Mamman after 75-year jail sentence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, days after he was sentenced…
EFCC probes two suspects over undeclared $461,600 at Kano Airport
Following the formal takeover, the two suspects, along with the recovered undeclared currency and other relevant exhibits, were transported to…
EFCC: No evidence of our operatives’ assault of UUTH staff, but we’ll investigate
The agency once again, reassures the public, including medical staff of the UUTH, that the May 12, incident was an…
BREAKING: EFCC docks Blessing CEO for alleged 36m fraud
Blessing CEO was arraigned by Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a two-count…
Bank MD docked for alleged N19m, $30,000 fraud
In the count two, EFCC alleged that Gozi-Anyaokei as the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank in 2022 was entrusted…
Malami dragged into N7.8bn fraud scandal, banks flagged suspicious payments
The trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, continued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026,…
Court freezes convicted ex-AGoF’s muilti billion-naira assets, investments
According to the EFCC, the total current market value of Nnabuoku’s stock as at March 29, is N1, 941,805,342 (one…
N500bn scandal: EFCC arrests Energy Commission DG in Abuja
In addition, Trump is expected to raise the idea of a nuclear arms agreement involving the US, China and Russia…
EFCC speaks on University of Uyo Teaching Hospital’s ‘operation’
EFCC said operatives of its Uyo Zonal Directorate went to UUTH, in Uyo to authenticate a medical report presented by…
Court reserves ruling on ex-NRC Director’s bail in ₦2.04bn fraud trial
Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday reserved ruling until June 2, 2026,…
Kwara truck driver jailed, ordered to forfeit 25 tons of lithium minerals
The convict was the driver of a truck used in conveying minerals allegedly purchased without a licence by a Chinese…
Alleged 31bn fraud: Court issues warrant for arrest of ex-minister Saleh Mamman
Saleh has remained out of circulation and without traces since he was found guilty and convicted on May 7, 2026…
EFCC declares ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq wanted over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya…
Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi fraud: Witness narrates how N950m property was bought in Maitama
Abdullahi, a legal practitioner with the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, testified before Justice Maryanne Anineh in the ongoing trial…
Court rejects Ufoma Immanuel’s bail application in N1.5bn fraud scandal
Immanuel is facing 12 counts of fraud and money laundering related to the alleged misrepresentation and false pretences in securing…
Ogun traditional ruler disowns woman wanted by EFCC
‘Let it be made abundantly clear that the embattled politician is neither an Olori (Wife) nor blood relation of Oba…
Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Ex-Power Minister Mamman absent as court set for judgment
“My lord can proceed to give judgment and if it is in his favour, bye bye to the court but…
It’s end of the road for Ekundayo’s freedom over N16.5m dud cheques
The charges allege that in 2022, Ekundayo fraudulently obtained N4.65 million and N12 million from Clara Onwumere by issuing cheques…
EFCC arraigns Aremu Muftau for alleged N145m fraud
The charge reads: “That you, Aremu Muftau Ajagun, in August 2025, in Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court,…