By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 property suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami. Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in the Muhamadu Buhari administration.Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed accusations of being weaponised against opposition figures, calling them a calculated ploy by corrupt politicians seeking to evade investigation Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, noted that the claim was aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu will never deploy the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass opposition figures. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Onanuga insisted that recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) wereContinue Reading
Investigation By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commhission (EFCC) has begun investigations of two suspected oil thieves, who were arrested over alleged dealing in petroleum products without the requisite licence. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the suspectsContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, 411 million dollars, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC boss, represented by Wilson Uwujaren, the Director of Public Affairs, made the disclosure inContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known in Abuja during a media briefing to mark hisContinue Reading
Women By Isaac Aregbesola Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged Nigerian women to play a more active role in the fight against corruption and financial crimes. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to him,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have entered into a strategic partnership to curb economic sabotage and reduce road traffic crashes (RTCs) in the country. The agreement was made when the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed led hisContinue Reading
Loans By Priscilla Osaje The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) says it is working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police to recover Anchor Borrowers Programme loans from its members. Its National President, Mr Bello Abubakar, said this atContinue Reading
Library By Bukola Adetoye The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly invading its premises. The management accused the EFCC of violating the rights of guests during a private event in the early hours of Sunday. TheContinue Reading
