Tag: efcc
Witness links ex-power minister to 13 suspicious transfers from Mambilla power project account
Kweido who spoke while being led in evidence in court by Adeyinka Olumide Fusika, SAN, narrated how investigation by the…
‘Haters you won’ – Bobrisky shares suicide note amid prison saga
Social media influencer and socialite, Bobrisky regained his freedom on August 5, 2024, after spending six months in incarceration for…
EFCC fires back: ‘Yahaya Bello should defend himself in court, not play the victim’
According to the EFCC, Bello’s claim that he was targeted for assassination following efforts to arrest him at the Kogi…
Activists slam Kogi Governor Ododo for allegedly shielding Bello from EFCC
A prominent lawyer, Adeyemi Sulaimon, condemned Ododo’s actions, stating that the governor is violating the very laws he swore to…
Yahaya Bello’s wrong and crook Drama at EFCC door
For Ododo, it was a gameplan to quickly release his former boss to the antigraft agency and get the hook…
EFCC warns skit makers over unauthorised use of operational accoutrements
" Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorised use of the accoutrements of the Commission
Kogi Lawmakers under fire: Accusations against EFCC boss frivolous – Lawyers, activists
Social critic Chief Gani Kayode Balogun, popularly known as GKB, lamented the development, criticizing the legislators for calling for the…
September 25: Yahaya Bello’s new opportunity to surrender
By showing up to the his plea before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Bello may just…
Credit Corp boss applauds Tinubu on N50 billion fund
He stated this in Abuja on Thursday, September 19, 2024, while on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of…
Outrage as EFCC cracks down on vote-buyers in Edo governorship election
Some residents insisted that the arrests were an attempt to suppress their voting rights and claimed they were being singled…
EFCC nabs 29 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele…
Sporadic gunfire as EFCC launches night operation to arrest Yahaya Bello
According to a statement released by the Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, the operatives arrived in an aggressive manner, allegedly…
Confusion at EFCC: Yahaya Bello’s Media Team claims he was present
Michael's statement read: “Earlier today, we reported the voluntary visit of former Governor HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello to the EFCC…
Update: Yahaya Bello not in EFCC custody
"Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, is in the holding facility of the…
EFCC: 61% of parents aware of their children’s involvement in ‘Yahoo, Yahoo’
He said: “In the EFCC, our mandate is very wide. Recently, we keep hearing that it is just “Yahoo Yahoo”…
Five Chinese men land in EFCC custody over Illegal mining
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency said in a statement on Sunday that the Chinese men were arrested…
Enugu fraudster Okwudili Joseph jailed for cybercrime
According to the charge, Joseph impersonated Jim Warren, a gas detection specialist from the United States, in a fraudulent scheme…
Banking sector faces reckoning as EFCC vows to prosecute top officials for fraud
Olukoyede disclosed that the Commission has completed its investigations and compiled the necessary documents to substantiate the claims against certain…
EFCC hands over 53 vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian Police
Okukoyede said the vehicles were stolen from Canada and tracked to various car stands by EFCC in Nigeria. He said…
EFCC grabs 44 for internet fraud in Kwara
They were arrested on Friday September 6, 2024 at Sango, Kulende, Taxaco and Harmony Estate, all in Ilorin, following credible…
Kaduna man Manasseh Bello jailed for impersonation
Bello was arraigned before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation,…
EFCC nabs syndicate impersonating Olukoyede in $1m extortion plot
Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency announced the arrest of members of the syndicate in a statement issued…
EFCC busts 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin
"Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones."
EFCC grabs 14 for internet fraud in Makurdi
The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Directorate on Wednesday August 21, 2024 in a sting…
Four jailed for internet fraud in Abuja
The suspect were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate.
Suspected ‘billionaire internet fraudster’ Hyginus Nkwocha arrested in Abuja
Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said in a statement that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for alleged…
EFCC’s bid for whistleblowers’ protection
When it was espoused in 2016, a whistle-blower who provides information about any financial mismanagement or gives clue about any…
EFCC breaks silence on alleged take over of X handle by hackers
The EFCC’s official X account will be fully functional soon and we appreciate the understanding of all our stakeholders during…
NACIWA, EFCC hold 6th Annual General Assembly August 19
The programme seeks ways to implement the ECOWAS protocol on the fight against corruption and strengthen collaboration among regional anti-corruption…
EFCC’s Aisha Mohammed bags Young Achievers’ Award in Lagos
Commenting on her recent achievements, Mohammed expressed gratitude to God as the maker of the award. With her track record…