EFCC invites, quizzes ex-Benue Gov Ortom
The former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, is currently in the Makurdi custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, following an invitation, The PUNCH has learnt. Ortom arrived…
Alleged Corruption: Tinubu suspends EFCC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has suspended the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. This came…
HURIWA calls for Sirika’s arrest over alleged fraud in Nigeria Air
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria…
N2bn fraud trial: EFCC to appeal Oronsaye’s acquittal
By News Agency of Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it will appeal against the Federal High Court judgment, which acquitted a former Head of the Civil…
2023 poll: Court fines Keyamo N10m for filing frivolous suit against Atiku
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, awarded a N10 million fine against Mr Festus Keyamo, the immediate-past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, for filing a frivolous suit…
Court stops EFCC from inviting, arresting, detaining former Zamfara governor, others
The Gusau Division of the Federal High Court, has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from inviting, arresting or detaining the former governor of Zamfara state, Alhaji Bello…
EFCC nabs 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu
By Isaac Aregbesola, NAN The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said this…
EFCC arrests popular musician, 31 others over alleged internet fraud
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda)…
Tinubu directs DSS to immediately vacate EFCC office
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. The…
EFCC restates commitment to uphold citizens’ rights
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday restated its commitment to uphold the fundamental human rights of citizens while fulfilling its mandate. Its Spokesperson Wilson…
EFCC boss describes Buhari’s anti-corruption drive as excellent
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, has described the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammadu Buhari in his eight years of administration as excellent. Bawa…
EFCC officer dies after fighting over custody of items seized from detained suspect
The EFCC has confirmed the death of its operative, Inspector Abel Dickson, after a scuffle with his colleagues over the custody of some items recovered from a suspect. Spokesman of…
Nigerian-Dubai realtor denies allegations, threatens lawsuit
Mr Abimbola Joseph-Olupaiye, a renowned Nigerian-Dubai realtor and former employee of Tigers Properties LLC Dubai, has denied alleged reports of his indictment in Dubai and Nigeria by some bloggers and…
Alleged N500bn scam: CSO petitions EFCC, ICPC, demands Ayade’s probe
A coalition of civil societies under the aegis of Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial impropriety against Gov.…
EFCC arrests 6 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
By Isaac Aregbesola The Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement…