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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Alleged $6bn Mambilla Power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract – Witness EFCC prosecutes Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye

Alleged $6bn Mambilla Power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract – Witness

By JOY ADARA, Abuja October 9, 2025
The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye continued on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja Giving testimony before the court presided over by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, the third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida informed the court...
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Alleged N33.2bn fraud: EFCC seeks adjournment to regularise witness list against Dasuki former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki

Alleged N33.2bn fraud: EFCC seeks adjournment to regularise witness list against Dasuki

By JOY ADARA, Abuja October 9, 2025
Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, October 8, 2025 adjourned the trial of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki(retd) to October 31, 2025 to allow the Commission update its list of witnesses and for continuation of trial. Dasuki is facing...
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EFCC witness details how CEO got N2.1bn from Dasuki’s office without executing any contract former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki

EFCC witness details how CEO got N2.1bn from Dasuki’s office without executing any contract

Tom Chiahemen October 9, 2025
An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bello Umar, has testified that Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and CEO of Almond Projects Limited, received a staggering N2.1 billion from the office of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), without executing any contract. Umar, who...
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Setback in Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud trial as forensic test stalls over dispute Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele and court gavel

Setback in Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud trial as forensic test stalls over dispute

Tom Chiahemen October 8, 2025
A key forensic examination in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has hit a major roadblock following disagreements between the prosecution and defence teams. The stalled analysis—focused on WhatsApp messages and data extracted from a mobile phone tendered as...
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Dasuki’s N33.2bn fraud trial stalls again as court delays proceedings until October 31 former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki

Dasuki’s N33.2bn fraud trial stalls again as court delays proceedings until October 31

Tom Chiahemen October 7, 2025
The high-profile fraud trial involving former National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, has once again been postponed. An Abuja High Court on Tuesday pushed the proceedings to October 31, allowing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) additional time to list a key witness. Dasuki is facing a...
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Court dismisses Saraki’s legal battle against EFCC, ICPC probe Bukola saraki

Court dismisses Saraki’s legal battle against EFCC, ICPC probe

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
In a significant development on Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed two suits filed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, which sought to block investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the cases after a notice of discontinuance was recorded...
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Umahi to Winhomes: Back up your $250M claim or face EFCC probe Minister of Works, David Umahi

Umahi to Winhomes: Back up your $250M claim or face EFCC probe

Tom Chiahemen September 30, 2025
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has issued a stern warning to real estate developer Winhomes Global Services Ltd., demanding proof of its alleged $250 million diaspora investment — or face a formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The controversy centers on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal...
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EFCC vs. Mele Kyari: Alleged ₦661m money laundering case transferred for reassignment Former NNPC Limited Group CEO, Mele Kyari and EFCC logo

EFCC vs. Mele Kyari: Alleged ₦661m money laundering case transferred for reassignment

By JOY ADARA, Abuja- September 24, 2025
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has handed over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) money laundering case against Mele Kyari to the court registry for reassignment. Kyari, the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), is under investigation...
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Ex-Power Minister Agunloye faces fresh EFCC charges in $6bn Mambila fraud case EFCC prosecutes Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye

Ex-Power Minister Agunloye faces fresh EFCC charges in $6bn Mambila fraud case

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 18, 2025
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday brought a former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, to face a revised seven-count charge related to alleged misconduct in the awarding of the...
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EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace transparency in fight against corruption EFCc

EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace transparency in fight against corruption

Tom Chiahemen September 4, 2025
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians to adopt a culture of transparency and accountability to eliminate corruption across the nation. Speaking at the 12th annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) in Effurun, Delta, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode, represented...
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EFCC raids Taraba University, arrests 37 suspected Internet fraudsters EFCC raids Taraba University, arrests 37 suspected Internet fraudsters

EFCC raids Taraba University, arrests 37 suspected Internet fraudsters

Tom Chiahemen August 28, 2025
By THOMPSON AKASE, Makurdi – Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Wukari, Taraba State. The commission in a post via its official X handle on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested behind Federal University,...
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EFCC, NIS repatriate 51 more foreign nationals jailed for cyber-terrorism, Internet fraud EFCC, NIS repatriate 51 more foreign nationals jailed for cyber-terrorism, Internet fraud

EFCC, NIS repatriate 51 more foreign nationals jailed for cyber-terrorism, Internet fraud

Tom Chiahemen August 22, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The commission in a post via its X handle on Thursday, said the repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese...
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Court freezes ex-NNPCL boss, Kyari’s account over alleged N661m fraud Former NNPCL MD, Mele Kyari

Court freezes ex-NNPCL boss, Kyari’s account over alleged N661m fraud

Tom Chiahemen August 19, 2025
Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, issued an interim order to freeze four Jaiz Bank accounts allegedly tied to the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, amid a high-stakes fraud investigation. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an...
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Sting operation at Obasanjo Library: Court jails 3 for Internet fraud in Lagos EFCC arraigns Yahoo boys arrested at Obasanjo Library

Sting operation at Obasanjo Library: Court jails 3 for Internet fraud in Lagos

Tom Chiahemen August 19, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of three internet fraudsters before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Oyatokun Damilola Qudus, Adenekan Adewole...
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Customs arrests passenger with $49,000 undeclared cash at Lagos airport $59,000 undeclared cash intercepted by Customs at Lagos airport

Customs arrests passenger with $49,000 undeclared cash at Lagos airport

Tom Chiahemen August 15, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Area Command, have arrested a passenger attempting to travel with $59,000 in undeclared cash and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation and prosecution. Speaking...
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Obasanjo Library seeks N3.5 billion compensation, public apology over alleged EFCC raid Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library

Obasanjo Library seeks N3.5 billion compensation, public apology over alleged EFCC raid

Tom Chiahemen August 14, 2025
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an alleged unauthorized raid on its premises. According to a statement from OOPL’s Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, during a press...
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Tambuwal’s arrest: HURIWA accuses Tinubu of using EFCC against opposition leaders Official logo of HURIWA logo and President Bola Tinubu

Tambuwal’s arrest: HURIWA accuses Tinubu of using EFCC against opposition leaders

Tom Chiahemen August 13, 2025
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised eyebrows against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his desperation for power come 2027 is manifesting in a bitter manner. HURIWA, who stated this on the heels of the recent arrest of former governor of Sokoto...
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EFCC raids Obasanjo Library, nabs 93 suspected Internet fraudsters during pool party The paraded suspects arrested by EFCC at Obasanjo Library

EFCC raids Obasanjo Library, nabs 93 suspected Internet fraudsters during pool party

By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta August 11, 2025
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. It was gathered that the operatives reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), and arrested some persons suspected to...
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Obasanjo Library slams EFCC for “Gestapo-Like” raid on private pool party EFCC

Obasanjo Library slams EFCC for “Gestapo-Like” raid on private pool party

OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta August 11, 2025
Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it describes as an unauthorized and heavy-handed intrusion into its premises. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, disrupted a private event and allegedly violated the rights...
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