Kogi probe: Agbakoba to seek ‘exact scope of EFCC powers’ at Supreme Court
By Thompson Yamput Chief Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says he will seek an interpretation on the exact scope of powers of the EFCC, especially in relation…
EFCC to appeal against dismissal of grass cutting fraud leveled against Babachir Lawal
November 19, 2022 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will appeal against Friday’s ruling by Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which dismissed a…
Ekiti Election: Pregnant Women Not in EFCC Custody, Suspects Held By Court Order
June 28, 2022 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted reports that the Commission is detaining “a pregnant woman, nursing mother, others, over vote – buying”, consequent on…
Ex-AGF, Ahmed Idris, may opt for plea bargain; out of EFCC custody
Having met his bail conditions, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has released the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris from its custody…
Obiano not released, still with us undergoing interrogation -EFCC
March 18, 2022 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra is currently in its custody undergoing interrogation after his arrest on Thursday. The EFCC…
EFCC Arrests ex-Fidelity Bank MD, Nnamdi Okonkwo, over another $72.87m Diezani loot
December 15, 2021 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has uncovered additional $72.87 million linked to former petroleum minister Diezani Allison-Madueke and lodged in Fidelity Bank vaults….
EFCC returns N19.33bn recovered Kogi funds; we’ll be vindicated – Kogi Govt
November 20, 2021 The Kogi Government says it will again, be vindicated in the EFCC alleged return of bailout fund for workers’ salaries to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
EFCC arrests undergraduates, others for alleged internet crime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters including several undergraduates in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by EFCC…
EFCC quizzes Ex-Gov Theordore Orji, son over alleged money laundering
August 2021 A former Governor of Abia, Sen. Theodore Orji, was, on Thursday, arrested by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Spokesperson of EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, in…
Revealed! EFCC Prosecuting Witness Owns Kaduna Hotel Linked to Dasuki
A prosecuting witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Salisu Shuaibu is the alleged owner of the Halal Fountain Hotel (Annex), in Kaduna State. Investigation revealed that…