Tag: EFCC

EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker on grounds of taking Bribe

Tolu Adebayo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Nigerian lawmaker Danjuma Kazaure. He is accused of receiving N70 million in bribes from former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. An EFCC source, speaking anonymously, said Emefiele sent N20 million to Kazaure in two separate payments. The money was reportedly delivered by Emefiele’s associate, a man identified only as Mr. Eric. The funds were allegedly meant for buying “Salla rams,” likely for a religious festival. The source also claimed Kazaure received another N50 million from Emefiele. This sum was described…

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Uniport Student gets arrested alongside his parents and girlfriend for internet fraud

Tolu Adebayo

A student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Gift Kenneth has been jailed alongside his mother and girlfriend for defrauding an American lady, Lucinda Ann Garnes Henrichson, of around $902,935 (about N371 million). He and the two others – his mother, Dora Animam, and girlfriend, Spice Chimzi Dandy Igwe – were sentenced by Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday, July 22, for internet fraud. A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wilson Uwujaren said…

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VeryDarkMan’s Lawyer Slams EFCC Over Bail Delays

Tolu Adebayo

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has expressed deep frustration with the EFCC over delays in releasing social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. Although the EFCC granted administrative bail, Otse remains in custody. The anti-graft agency claims he has not met the bail conditions required for release. According to the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Otse was arrested after ignoring several invitations for questioning. These invitations followed multiple petitions accusing him of financial misconduct. Oyewale stated clearly, “We obtained a legal remand order and have…

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Refinery Chiefs Over $2.96B Scandal

Tolu Adebayo

The EFCC has arrested former managing directors and top officials of three major Nigerian refineries. The arrests followed an investigation into the mismanagement of nearly $3 billion meant for facility repairs. According to the EFCC, the probe involves Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refining companies. Officials allegedly diverted funds intended to upgrade aging infrastructure in these state-owned facilities. The arrests happened over the weekend and were confirmed in a Monday EFCC statement. So far, the agency has detained key executives responsible for project oversight and finance. Among those arrested are…

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Aisha Achimugu Declares Hunger Strike Following EFCC Arrest at Abuja Airport

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Prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has reportedly embarked on a hunger strike while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following her arrest by operatives of the anti-graft agency. Her legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that Achimugu was arrested around 5 a.m. at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon her arrival from London. The EFCC had in March 2025 declared Achimugu wanted over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy and…

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CBEX Promoters Used EFCC, CAC Certificates to Deceive 600,000 Investors, Authorities Allege

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

CBEX Promoters Used EFCC, CAC Certificates to Deceive 600,000 Investors, Authorities Allege Promoters of a purported investment scheme operating under the name “CBEX” are alleged to have swindled an estimated 600,000 unsuspecting investors across Nigeria by presenting fake or deliberately misleading certificates purportedly from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This shocking revelation was made public by the EFCC, which confirmed it has launched a major investigation into the elaborate fraudulent operation. According to sources within the anti-graft agency, the perpetrators behind CBEX…

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Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty to 20-Count Charges Including Corruption and Forgery, Trial Set for February 2024

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On Friday, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, faced arraignment at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, on a 20-count charge related to corruption and forgery. Emefiele, attired in ash-colored trousers and a dark jacket, arrived at the court accompanied by his legal team and associates. Initially accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of six counts involving N1.2 billion procurement allegations, Emefiele’s charges were later amended by the EFCC with the court’s approval. During the reading of the…

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EFCC Questions Suspended NSIPA Chief Halima Shehu Amidst Controversy

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has conducted an extensive interrogation of Hajia Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The intense questioning took place at her office in Maitama, Abuja, lasting for several hours. Hajia Halima Shehu had recently been suspended from her position by President Bola Tinubu, though no official statement has been released by the Presidency, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, or the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.…

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House of Representatives Committee Voices Concerns Over Surge in Advanced Financial Crimes

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The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has expressed apprehension regarding the increasing prevalence of sophisticated financial crimes and the urgency to address this growing trend. Ginger Obinna, the committee’s chairman, conveyed these worries during the hearing on the defense of the 2024 appropriation bill by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Tuesday. Obinna emphasized the significant threat that financial crimes pose to the stability and progress of any economy. He highlighted the surge in sophisticated financial crimes witnessed by the nation in recent years,…

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EFCC Chairman Prohibits Nighttime Sting Operations by Operatives

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Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a directive to halt night sting operations in all EFCC commands. The decision came in response to the arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State, by the EFCC’s Ibadan zonal command. The announcement of this directive was made by the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, in a statement obtained by Punch Newspapers. Oyewale stated , “The chairman gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in reaction to the…

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DSS Officially Confirms Release of Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, Amid Speculation and Unanswered Questions

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially announced the release of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). ‘ This development was confirmed by Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications for the DSS, in a statement issued to reporters in the late hours of Wednesday 25th October, 2023. Dr. Afunanya conveyed that Mr. Bawa was set free on Wednesday night, marking the culmination of his detainment by the DSS. However, the statement did not provide explicit details…

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EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, Mandates Asset Declaration for Staff

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Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued an order for all EFCC staff members to declare their assets. Olukoyede conveyed this directive at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, setting an example for senior staff members by disclosing his assets and encouraging them to follow suit without apprehension. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the law, stating, “The EFCC is a creation of the law. We must do our job in line with the dictates of the law. This is a…

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