Tag: efcc
Alleged N585million fraud: Betta Edu honours EFCC invitation
The EFFC had on Monday invited Edu after he was suspended by President Bola Tinubu.
Emefiele: EFCC vows to appeal N100m fine
Justice O.A Adeniyi, on Monday, January 8, 2024 fined the Commission after he ruled that the Commission's detention of Emefiele…
N585 million scam: EFCC invites suspended minister Betta Edu
Edu was suspended by President Bola Tinubu on Monday to pave way for her investigation by the EFCC.
Betta Edu speaks on alleged withdrawal of N3bn NSIPA funds
Edu, in a statement by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, on Thursday said there was…
EFCC cracks 16 suspected Internet fraudsters in Kaduna
He said the suspects, comprising 13 male and three female are, Bello Abiodun, Abraham Adama, Shedrack Bisola, Friday Markus, Ransom…
Italian De-Stefani arrested for disobeying Nigerian court order
De-Stefani, alongside Stella Ndubusi Ogboju, was first arraigned on March 30, 2019, on five-count charges bordering on forgery and stealing…
AGF backs EFCC in fight against corruption, recovery of stolen assets
While congratulating the EFCC on the feat of having its Zonal Office in Ilorin, the governor praised the Commission’s efforts…
Corruption is cancer — EFCC boss
“We will be looking out for crimes, especially the ones that are within the jurisdiction of EFCC and probably make…
Ibadan investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed 75 years
Amos was arrested and arraigned before Justice Bayo Taiwo on December 14, 2021 by the EFCC for swindling several individuals…
NDLEA seeks closer collaboration with EFCC
This call was made in Kaduna recently by the newly redeployed Kaduna State Commander of the NDLEA, Samaila Danmallam, while…
Alleged N2.7bn Fraud: Lagos’ Couple Trial Commences January 10
They were arraigned alongside Food Commodity Processing Enterprise, Bonway Food Processing Company Limited, Samee Idowu Company Limited and Farmex Integrated…
$6bn Mambilla scam: Soyinka demands release of Agunloye from EFCC’s custody
The EFCC had declared Agunloye wanted over the $6 billion Mambilla Hydro Power project and later arrested him when the…
EFCC opens up on ‘7-year-old’ internet fraud convict Victor Odeh
But the anti-graft agency denied the claim in a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Monday. According to the…
EFCC secures 65 convictions in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
The Sokoto Zonal Commander, Mr Aliyu Yunusa, disclosed this to newsmen during the end of year get together organized by…
Lagos businessman Asu docked for allegedly issuing N102.8m dud cheque
EFCC alleged that the defendant issued a cheque of N10 million to one Mr Adedeji Adeyinka, without sufficient funds in…
EFCC arraigns man for alleged $63,590 fraud
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on arraigned one Abdulhamid Isah before Justice…
Lagos man Isah accused of $63,590 fraud arraigned by EFCC
Following his plea, counsel for the EFCC, N.K. Ukoha, prayed the court for a trial date for the prosecution to…
EFCC presents N76.5 billion budget proposal to House of Reps
He appreciated the Committee’s support for the Commission in the discharge of its duties and the successes it is achieving…
EFCC arraigns husband, wife over alleged land fraud
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a couple, Mr Udeani Simon Sunday…
Our job isn’t only about arrest, detention, prosecution –EFCC boss
By Paul Dada The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, said the anti-graft war by the…
Sultan, Emir of Ilorin back EFCC boss on anti-graft war
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar…
EFCC calls 3 witnesses as 1.2bn procurement fraud trial of Emefiele begins
The anti-graft agency had in August, first charged Emefiele and one Mrs Sa’adatu Yaro and a company, April 1616 Investment…
EFCC arraigns Uchenna Minnis, coy for alleged N822.4m fraud
The prosecutor also alleged that the accused fraudulently obtained the said money from Krystal Lube Ltd. under the guise that…
$9.6bn P&ID scam: Fugitive James Nolan opens defence, fails to call witness
Nolan’s counsel, Michael Ajara, told Justice Donatus Okorowo of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja that he did not intend…
Corruption fighters must be ahead of fraudsters – EFCC boss Olukoyede
He gave the charge on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Abuja, while receiving representatives of the The Rule of Law…
EFCC may arrest Emefiele in court on Friday – sources
Dr. Emefiele was arrested by the secret police known as the Department of State Security (DSS) on June 10, the…
Our operatives are not bullies: EFCC warns skit makers
"Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade.…
Nigerian fraudster Ekwue jailed for defrauding American $20,000
Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, S.I Sulaiman, reviewed the facts of the case. He told the court that the…
Trial of Naira Marley stalled
Fashola, who sang the popular song: “Am I a yahoo boy”, was consequently, arraigned on May 20, 2019 before Justice…
N2.2bn Oil Subsidy fraud: Court admits more evidence against Mamman Ali
They were initially standing trial before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. However, Justice…