EFCC indicts banks, Fintechs in N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scams
2026-01-22
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EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman
2026-01-15
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N64.8 million to Uzoechina Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the commission for him. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja. Oyewale said that the Acting Zonal Director,Continue Reading
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property allegedly linked to Malami
2026-01-08
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
EFCC says opposition’s “persecution” claim a ploy to evade probe
2025-12-15
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
Defections: Tinubu will never use EFCC to harass opposition — Presidency
2025-12-15
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
EFCC commences investigation of suspected oil thieves in Uyo
2025-11-13
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
EFCC recovers ₦566bn, $411m, 1,502 assets in 2 years
2025-10-24
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
EFCC vows to prosecute corrupt politicians without bias
2025-10-24
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
EFCC urges greater role for women in anti-corruption battle
2025-09-15
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
FRSC, EFCC partner to tackle economic sabotage, road crashes
2025-08-27
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
