Category: EFCC

Justice Under Watch as ADC Accuses EFCC of Targeting Opposition, Shielding APC Officials

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of selectively targeting opposition politicians while protecting ruling party members. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s national spokesperson, raised the concern during an interview with Arise Television on Thursday. He pointed to the arrests of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai as evidence of EFCC’s alleged bias. Abdullahi said the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), both funded by taxpayers, seem to act efficiently only when investigating opposition figures. He warned that many All…

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N432bn Probe Deepens as EFCC Moves to Extend El-Rufai Detention

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as investigators continue questioning him over an alleged N432bn corruption case. He reported to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday after receiving an invitation and has not been released since then. Officials within the commission say they are considering applying for a remand order to extend his stay in detention, insisting they need more time to complete their investigation into financial transactions and loans linked to his time in office. His…

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El-Rufai’s Lawyers Threaten legal Action against EFCC Over Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

El- Legal team of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, condemned the EFCC’s attempt to arrest him upon returning from Cairo, warning of immediate legal action for violating his constitutional rights. El-Rufai’s counsel, Ubong Esop Akpan of Ubong Akpan Chambers, stated the former governor would never evade law enforcement and would comply with all legitimate summons. The lawyers described the EFCC’s move as unconstitutional, an overreach by the executive, and a deliberate breach of the rule of law. They highlighted that the arrest notice was sent to El-Rufai’s residence while…

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EFCC Recovers N1.23bn from Sujimoto After Failed Enugu Smart Schools Project

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N1.23 billion from Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited and returned it to the Enugu State Government after the firm failed to execute a 22-school “smart schools” project despite receiving over N2.28 billion in advance. EFCC handed over the recovered funds to the Enugu State Government following a petition alleging fraud in the execution of the smart schools project. The contract, awarded to Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, involved the construction of 22 modern schools across the state. Investigations revealed that despite receiving a…

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Breaking: Dangote Takes Ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed to EFCC Over $5 Million Corruption Allegation

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. Dangote claims that Ahmed allegedly spent $5 million on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland, raising concerns of corrupt enrichment and abuse of office. Dangote’s media team disclosed on Friday that the petition to the EFCC followed his earlier withdrawal of a similar complaint from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to…

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2027 Tension: EFCC Accuses Politicians of Plot to Sabotage Anti-Graft War

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

As the 2027 general election approaches, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused politicians facing investigation of sponsoring smear campaigns to weaken the agency and intimidate its leadership. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said some disgruntled individuals linked to corruption cases have recruited paid agents to launch sustained media attacks against the commission. According to Oyewale, the campaign specifically targets EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, and the institution itself with what he described as fabricated allegations of political bias in the discharge of…

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“Bello’s Senate Bid Won’t Interfere with Fraud Case” – EFCC

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s political activities could influence his ongoing fraud and money laundering trials. Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s director of public affairs, said on Monday during the Arise News breakfast show that Bello’s role in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his declared senatorial ambition have no bearing on the court cases against him. Uwujaren explained that the EFCC is focused only on presenting evidence in court and stressed that determining guilt or innocence is the…

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EFCC to Bala Mohammed: “We Answer to the Law, Not Politicians”

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly dismissed claims by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that political rivals are using the agency to harass him and officials of his government. In a statement released on Friday, the anti-graft agency described the allegation as baseless, stressing that it operates independently and cannot be controlled by any political office holder. The EFCC was responding to comments credited to Mohammed, who accused unnamed political interests, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of influencing investigations against him. The…

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Court Drama as Ex-AGF Malami Pleads Not Guilty to Multi-Billion Naira Laundering Charges

Khadijat Shidali Ajechi

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday stood before a Federal High Court in Abuja and rejected allegations that he laundered billions of naira, after the EFCC filed 16 criminal counts against him. Malami pleaded not guilty to all the charges when he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice Emeka Nwite. His co-defendants his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his fourth wife, Bashir Asabe—also denied the allegations after the court registrar read the charges to them. The EFCC accused the trio of working…

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Sylva Declared Wanted: Aide Accuses EFCC of Staging ‘Political Attack’

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By: Shidali Khadijat Ajechi Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of launching a “coordinated political attack” by declaring Sylva wanted. He said the move aims to damage Sylva’s reputation. In a Monday night statement, Bokoru criticized the EFCC for announcing the wanted status via social media, bypassing formal communication channels and ignoring established procedures. He claimed the action forms part of an ongoing effort to portray Sylva negatively. “The EFCC declared Chief Timipre…

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