Tag: efcc
Inside Sylva’s letter to EFCC: What forced him to break his silence
He said he was shocked when the EFCC publicly declared him a wanted person on 10 November, noting that he…
EFCC nets 192 convictions, recovers ₦566 billion in financial crime crackdown
Habib highlighted that public support is vital. With community cooperation, EFCC managed to arrest 792 fraudsters in just six hours…
EFCC official reveals how Yahoo-boy buried mother alive for money ritual
He further warned that the actions of internet fraudsters have graduated from online fraud to violent crimes with some of…
EFCC docks Kaduna lawyer Steve Adamu for lying against his landlord
But the anti-graft agency said its investigations of the petition sent in 2022 proved the allegations to be false and…
Groups ask EFCC to probe financial dealings of five Kogi LGAs
Comrade Taiwo Otitolaye, Executive Director, Africa, ATI, noted that Kogi state receives billions of naira annually in federal allocations, including…
EFCC boss Olukoyede joins other chief executives to address WorldStage Economic Summit 2025
WES has always been a hub of opportunity, an unparalleled platform for networking, learning, and adapting. It is an invaluable…
EFCC, NCC move to crush piracy, money laundering links in South-East
“Nobody has ever thought that pirated works are used to launder money. People travel outside the country, get involved in…
EFCC hands over N104.1m recovered unremitted tax to Niger govt
The recovery effort followed intelligence received by the Commission, in February 2025 indicating that the multi-billion-naira company had failed to…
Alleged N110bn fraud: How Kogi govt official withdrew N1bn – witness
The sixth Prosecution Witness (PW6) in the trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and two others on Wednesday…
Yahaya Bello: Witness reveals ‘suspicious’ cash movements from Kogi LGs’ accounts
While being led in the continuation of his testimony by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, the prosecution counsel before Justice Emeka Nwite…
N33.2bn fraud trial: EFCC witness reveals findings on payments made by Dasuki
Dasuki was accused of misappropriation of security funds in the accounts of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA),…
EFCC declares Timipre Slyva wanted
EFCC has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, wanted.
EFCC nabs three in Anambra over brazen vote-buying scheme
According to the EFCC, Ilokasia was arrested at Ward 2 in Njikoka Local Government Area, Loretta at Ward 2 (008)…
Excitement as EFCC hands over recovered N42.5m to 70-yr-old widow
The recovery of the money followed a petition to the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC in December 2024 by…
EFCC to INEC: Ensure credible, free, fair elections
Oshodi further reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting INEC and other relevant bodies in ensuring transparent and credible elections.
EFCC probes operatives over rapper Oladips’ N10m bribery allegation
Oladips who made the claim in a recent podcast said operatives of EFCC extorted the money when he was detained…
EFCC tenders more in evidence against Dasuki, others in N33.2bn fraud trial
Sambo Dasuki was accused of misappropriation of security funds in the accounts of the Office of the National Security Adviser…
Re EFCC: Beyond Asset Recovery
Describing the efforts of a Commission that energetically recovered N566 billion and $411 million and 1,502 non-monetary assets and other…
Naira redesign: EFCC deploys videos to show how Emefiele ‘injured’ Nigerians
The witness said in the cause of the investigation, the electronic evidence shown was to know whether there were any…
Bank MD jailed for stealing N32m from her own bank
The Managing Director of Bonghe Microfinance Bank, Grace Andreas Karka, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for stealing N32…
Borno man arraigned over alleged N4m property fraud
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him
EFCC hands over properties recovered from ‘Baba Abore’ to fraud victim
The three properties are: a five bedroom duplex with three (3) bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu village in Odo-ona, Elewe,…
Lagos lawyer, company docked for alleged N27m land fraud
Awa and his company, Sparkan Ives Limited, were arraigned before Justice O.A.OKunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in…
Lagos man Martins Morakinyo docked for alleged N13m fraud
The defendant pleaded “not guilty “ to the charge when it was read to him.
Woman, sister arrested for N446m property fraud in Benin City
Iyoha and Oghenetejiri were arrested based on petition by Esemudje that they presented themselves as the rightful owners of the…
Akwa Ibom school proprietor arrested for alleged visa, scholarship fraud
She was arrested after one Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Nse Bassey, a clinician, petitioned the EFCC about her activities,
EFCC speaks on alleged ‘shielding’ of politicians who defected to APC
The EFCC boss vowed that no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation.
EFCC recovers ₦500bn, secures 7,000 convictions in two years – Tinubu
“Except the society has full confidence that those who pillage our resources will be subjected to the rule of law…
FG deports 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrimes
ccording to him, evidence revealed that they trained recruits and managed fraudulent digital platforms aimed at defrauding victims both locally…
Nigeria deports 192 foreigners convicted of cyber-terrorism
The deportation exercise, which began on Friday, August 15, 2025, followed the conviction of the offenders by the Federal High…