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The Digest: The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Construction, for questioning over allegations of advance fee fraud and criminal misappropriation totaling $556,000. The invitation follows a petition from a client who claimed to have paid for a luxury...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two employees of Metrodigital Television Ltd, operators of SLTV, in Port Harcourt for allegedly illegally rebroadcasting DSTV and GOtv content. The arrests followed a court order authorizing the seizure of...

The Digest: In a brazen move at one of the nation's key transit hubs, security officials have intercepted passengers attempting to fly out of Lagos with over $6.1 million in cash. According to anonymous sources cited by Premium Times, the seizure at the Murtala Muhammed Airport's domestic...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, former Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), on eight counts of money laundering and possession of illicit funds totaling ₦1 billion. Ngozi Olejeme was arraigned before...

The Digest: The Lagos State High Court has ordered Oguibe Nwachukwu to be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for the alleged theft of N200 million from his former employer, Travelstar Web Logistics Limited. Key Points: Accountant Oguibe Nwachukwu was remanded for the alleged...

The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory High Court has sentenced Goni Yilkan, a former legislative aide, to eight years' imprisonment for defrauding 60 jobseekers of N120 million through a fake employment scheme. The convict, who promised non-existent slots in FIRS, CBN, and NDDC, was found...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the surge in internet fraud is leading to stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians seeking to travel abroad. Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede emphasized that crimes like cyber fraud and money laundering...

The Digest: Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has publicly addressed his recent questioning by the EFCC over allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure. Key Points: Kyari was grilled over accusations of...

The Digest: Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, has vehemently denied the allegations of money laundering and fund diversion that led to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declaring him wanted. In an emotional video message, Sujimoto asserted that he is neither...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, the billionaire owner of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted over an alleged case of fund diversion and money laundering. According to the EFCC’s official statement issued on...

The Digest: The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has raised an alarm over rampant fraudulent activities in the aviation sector and has officially requested the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Key...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three more internet fraudsters in Lagos. These individuals were part of a larger group arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta, highlighting a recent Cyber Crackdown...

The Digest: The EFCC has called on Nigerians who fell victim to the fraudulent Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) platform to assist in ongoing investigations. The scam, which caused significant financial losses, has prompted the agency to act decisively. Key Points: EFCC invites victims of the...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bashir Haske, son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering, urging Nigerians to assist in locating him. Key Points: EFCC declared Bashir Haske...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The repatriation process is part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign-led cybercrime syndicates. Key...

The Digest: The EFCC has detained two top officials from the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) over alleged financial misconduct. The probe focuses on the alleged mismanagement of over ₦50 billion, shining a harsh light on what has been dubbed a Pilgrim's Plunder. Key Points: The EFCC has...

The Digest: A federal high court in Lagos has convicted four men arrested for cybercrime at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex. The convictions mark a clear Digital Court, as the court delivered varied sentences to the culprits, demonstrating that crimes committed online will...

The Digest: The arrest of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the EFCC has sparked political reactions across Northern Nigeria. Critics claim the move is politically motivated, raising questions about selective anti-corruption efforts under the current administration. Key...

The Digest: The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Ogun State has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation from the EFCC for the damage caused by a raid on August 10, 2025. EFCC operatives stormed the facility, arresting 93 youths and causing chaos. The library’s management...

The Digest: Senator Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state, has been freed after a night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraudulent withdrawals of N189 billion. The case has raised political tensions. Key Points: Tambuwal...