EFCC
21 Jan
Some stakeholders have asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) to make every state governor account for the security votes allocated to them in office. The argument is coming just as the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) stormed the cooperate headquarters of…
21 Jan
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi Lagos denied a request by EFCC to issue an Arrest warrant for Dr Oba Otudeko, Dr Bisi Onasanya and others due to lack of formal service on the defendants.
21 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline
21 Jan
Lawyers representing the former Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, and others in the N12.3 billion charge levelled against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday
21 Jan
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, has refuted claims that the individual accused of killing an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer in Awka is a medical doctor.
20 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Former Managing Director of Assets Management Cooperation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline N76 billion and $31.5 million, respectively. Kuru and other defendants were arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja. Other defendants…
20 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it will conduct an e-auction of forfeited vehicles. EFCC in a post on X said over 200 vehicles in Abuja, Sokoto, Benin, Kaduna, and Kano will be available during this e-auction. The anti-graft agency said January 20 - January 27 has been scheduled for the…
20 Jan
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has informed Nigerians that Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, who allegedly shot an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not a medical doctor as claims on social media have implied. On January 17, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, an Anambra resident, allegedly shot an EFCC officer. Following the incident,…
20 Jan
Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described public sector corruption as the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 per cent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues.
20 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described the individual responsible for the killing of its Assistant Superintendent, Sahabi Salisu, during a midnight operation in Akwa, Anambra State, as a kidnapper and ritual killer masquerading as an Internet fraudster.
19 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has labelled the killer of its Assistant Superintendent Sahabi Salisu during a midnight operation in Awka, Anambra State, as kidnappers and ritual killers masquerading as Yahoo boys and girls. According to the commission, the officers were on legitimate duty on January 17, 2025, before being attacked by a…
19 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed grief over the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed in cold blood while on legitimate duty on January 17, 2025, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu. In a statement, the Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale,…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are questioning a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, under President Bola Tinubu, for alleged involvement in the misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to N138m. The funds were allegedly misappropriated during the disbursement of the 2023 budgeted allocation for…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has seized contraband with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N279,595,038 between January and February 2025. The Area Contoller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, made this known at a news conference, on Thursday in Abeokuta. Shuaibu listed the seized smuggled goods to include 2,145…
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The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) says the decision by some northern governors to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan is appropriate. A statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, in Kaduna on Thursday, said the closure prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions during the fasting period. Baba-Ahmad criticised organisations, including the…
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Gov Siminalayi Fubara of River has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quick response to fire outbreak and emergencies in the state to save lives and property. Fubara made the remark during the inauguration of the Rivers State Fire Service, Borokiri Sub-Station at the Old Port Harcourt Township on Thursday. The governor stated that fire service…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, under US pressure not to allow her country to be a backdoor for Chinese goods, said Thursday that her government would review its tariffs with Beijing. Mexico imports "many products from China" that have hit domestic industries, Sheinbaum told a news conference shortly after US President Donald Trump suspended tariffs on…
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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says the senate is taking the necessary steps over the sexual harassment allegations by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. While reacting to the raging issue in Abuja on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu said that the senate, being the apex legislative chamber in the country, should not…
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Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik said Thursday he would ignore a summons from the country's central prosecutor who is investigating him for allegedly undermining the constitution. His refusal risks plunging Bosnia into greater uncertainty a week after Dodik was convicted for defying the envoy charged with overseeing its peace accords, triggering a fresh political crisis.…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reopened the Onitsha drug market on March 6, following a sanitisation operation that began on February 10. Dr Martin Iluyomade, Director of Enugu Zone Zonal Operations, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting between NAFDAC, Anambra representatives, and Onitsha market leadership on Thursday. Other…
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The National Executive Council of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has approved the nomination of Mr. Vitalis Tarnongu as its coordinator in Benue. The nomination is contained in a letter signed by Mr. Sheriff Balogun, FACAN National President, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Makurdi. The letter indicated that…
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Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled ‘Lent Destination’, a hub designed to facilitate spiritual reflection and connection for Christians observing Lent. James Propa, Spotify’s Christian and Gospel Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement on Thursday, said the hub featured carefully curated worship playlists and Christian podcasts. Propa said these podcasts and playlists would…