EFCC
20 Feb
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Ibadan Zonal Directorate has secured the conviction and sentence of 30 Internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are Gbadega Ayomide, Ojo Oluwapelumi Oluwatomiwa, John Odey Ade, Ezekiel Oluwatobi Damilare, Usman Olamilekan…
20 Feb
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned 14 Filipinos, and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd, before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They are: Marj Maranga, Zara Fabian, Jonalyn Mendoza, Dominique Medina, Rachelle Cabalona, Krystel Aquilesca, Caselyn Pionela, Raizza Camara, Danica…
20 Feb
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, at separate events yesterday, weighed in on autonomy for local government areas (LGAs), issuing warnings to state governors and council chairs.
19 Feb
Anti-graft agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, in Abuja downplayed the global corruption rating of Nigeria, which remains poor, insisting that corruption has significantly reduced in the country. According to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (TI-CPI), Nigeria’s corruption rating has fluctuated between 154 and 140, with 2024 recording a…
19 Feb
There are indications that a former Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, may be arrested over an alleged case of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N3.6 billion brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Justice Daniel Osiagor…
19 Feb
Hundreds of protesters on Wednesday barricaded the National Assembly complex, urging lawmakers to compel President Bola Tinubu to suspend the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, over alleged nepotism and favouritism. The protesters, including women and youths, demonstrated at the entrance of the complex for hours with banners and placards, insisting…
19 Feb
Director General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Johnson Babatunde, has complained to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that proceeds of crime are being used to bring in arms and ammunition into the country.
18 Feb
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, arraigned four Chinese before Justices M. Kakaki and Ayokunle Faji, both of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The quartet are part of the 792-member syndicate of alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested in…
18 Feb
The absence of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witnesses on Tuesday stalled the trial of the Managing Director of Beligetto Holding Company Limited , Ayodele Raymond and four others in an FCT High Court, Zuba. The EFCC charged Raymond alongside the group chairman of the company, Harry Samuel, Gowon Egbunu, Alhaji Nuhu Amanabo with…
18 Feb
The states went to court challenging the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency, and the Attorneys General were the ones who handled the matter. The Supreme Court has decided the case.
18 Feb
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday held that its arrest warrant against singer Mercy Chinwo’s former manager, Ezekiel 'Eezee Tee' Thankgod, remained in effect. Justice Alexander Owoeye said this while adjourning Onyedikachi’s trial for alleged fraudulent conversion of money. Justice Owoeye had on Jan. 16, issued an arrest warrant against Eezee Tee following…
14 Feb
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has attributed Nigeria’s improvement in the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index to President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption. Olukoyede made the remarks on Friday at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Detective Assistants Course 5, held at Ende Hills,…
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating allegations of fraud and economic crimes involving businessman, Abu Samaila Isa Funtua. The trial…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Environment, has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to commence the clean up of communities affected by its oil spill and fire incident. Rep. Julius Gbabojor, Chairman of the committee, on Thursday in Abuja, said this was the resolution of the committee, following a hearing over a…
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The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has confirmed the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man, Saheed Jinadu, by gunmen at Osuke Village in the Ota area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Ota, Ogun. According to Odutola, a complaint…
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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said she is determined to bring up her sons as emotionally strong and responsible men. In a recent interview with the BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie, 47, expressed concern over how young boys are often influenced by harmful societal norms. "I'm determined to raise good men," she said. "I…
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency Renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 22 pips to 7.1692 against the dollar on Thursday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the Yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before…
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Oby Ezekwesili, a former two-time Nigerian minister, has slammed the Senate for dismissing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's petition that accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office. Ezekwesili described the Senate’s actions as a "democratic aberration," "farcical," and a "blot on Nigeria's democracy." The petition, filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was presented…