Tag: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Fani-Kayode’s wife opens up on encounter with EFCC
Precious Chikwendu Fani-Kayode, wife of former Minister of Aviation says she was badly treated in Ado Ekiti while her son…
Obanikoro spends the night in EFCC cell
Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
Fani-Kayode cries out over arrest of wife, 8-month old son
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo regime, has cried out over the arrest of his wife…
Gov Fayose stops EFCC from arresting Fani-Kayode’s wife, son
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Monday in Ado-Ekiti stopped the arrest of a woman who tried to withdraw…
Breaking: Obanikoro dares EFCC, arrives Abuja from US
In a daring move to prove his innocence, former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, arrived the country…
FCTA suspends 13 officers being prosecuted by EFCC
The FCT Administration has approved the suspension of 13 officers undergoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
EFCC probes 8 judges, 2 court registrars for corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently investigating eight judges and two court registrars for corruption.…
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EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted for corruption
Goodie Ibru, one of the popular Ibru brothers, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
Fayose’s accounts remain frozen till Nov. 7
The two private accounts of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti in Zenith Bank will remain frozen until November 7. This…
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EFCC docks ex-Naval Chief, 2 Rear Admirals for N600m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman O. Jibrin…
EFCC arrests staff over alleged N15m bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday said it had arrested one of its operatives, Uzodinma Kingsley Agbazue,…
EFCC arrests 2 suspected internet fraudsters
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan, has arrested Egbedayo Semilore and Elijah Jeremiah alias Jerry, a…
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Patience Jonathan’s $15m: EFCC places witnesses under security watch
As the trial of former aides of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan begins on Tuesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Companies plead guilty in Patience Jonathan’s $15m saga
The four companies charged alongside a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo Dudafa, and two…
EFCC declares former Katsina governor Ibrahim Shema wanted
Former governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).…
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Patience Jonathan used houseboy, driver’s names to open $15m accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a driver, houseboy and two other domestic staff, whose names were…
EFCC arrests Ebonyi governor’s brother for N400m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Austin Umahi, brother to the current governor of Ebonyi State, David…
Lawyers, judges not vultures – EFCC
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said Nigerian lawyers and judges ”are peopled by very many seasoned, upright members,…
Cross River governor’s brother in EFCC cell over N2.4b scam
Dr. Francis Ayade, a brother to the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has been arrested by operatives of the…
EFCC releases N500,000 to fraud victim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its South East Zonal Head of Operations, Mr Obioha Okorie, has released…
EFCC arrests fake lawyer over N7m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested one Thankgod Echem it described as a fake lawyer…
SERAP tells EFCC to release blogger Abubakar Usman
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “immediately and unconditionally release…
EFCC arrests blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested Mr. Abubakar Sidiq Usman, a blogger, for offences bordering on…
EFCC arraigns ex- Ebonyi council chair, 2 others for N25m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, arraigned a former Coordinator of Afikpo South Local Government Development Centre…
113 reps invite EFCC to probe Dogara, Jibrin
The ‘Transparency Group’ of the House of Representatives on Wednesday demanded the investigation of Speaker Yakubu Dogara, and others by…
Reps to refer Jibrin to EFCC for investigation
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas says ex-Chairman of Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin will…
EFCC raises alarm on identity theft
The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is on the trail of a suspected ATM fraudster,…
Contractor remanded in Kuje Prison over N2.4b contract scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday arraigned one Olugbenga Obadina alongside his company, Almond Projects Limited, before…
EFCC woos NBA, vows to go after money launderers
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has called on legal practitioners to join hands with…
Pastor, accomplice jailed 14 years for forex scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of Pastor Emmanuel Markus Anga and Atin Victor Generous…