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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...

The Digest: Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State and current senator, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. He is being questioned over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion. Sources say the EFCC is...

The Digest: The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of a violent and unauthorized raid, sparking controversy over the agency's tactics. OOPL condemned the raid as an invasion of private...

The Digest: Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly raided the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, arresting youths suspected of being internet fraudsters. Key Points: EFCC operatives stormed...

The Digest: Sources from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strongly denied reports that Bayo Ojulari, CEO of NNPC, was abducted and forced to resign. The EFCC refuted the claims, calling them "mischievous and ridiculous." Key Points: EFCC sources dismiss claims that...

The Digest: The EFCC has initiated an investigation into a suspicious parcel containing over N426 billion in foreign currencies, intercepted at a NIPOST facility in Lagos. The parcel included Zimbabwean Dollars and Vietnamese Dong, raising concerns about financial misconduct. Key Points...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently probing 18 sitting governors for alleged financial crimes, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed. This revelation comes amidst a sensitization event where Olukoyede highlighted ongoing investigations and shared an...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to appeal the ruling that acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all money laundering and fraud allegations. This decision signifies the EFCC's continued pursuit in the high-profile...

The Digest: Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that corrupt politicians are increasingly exploiting cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets to conceal illicit wealth and evade detection. Key Points: EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede...

The Digest: The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed that a recent probe into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has uncovered alarming levels of corruption, directly contributing to national insecurity. He emphasized that these criminal activities are a significant factor behind the nation’s...

The Digest: In a recent operation, the Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a significant sum of N653.9 million in foreign currencies at Kano's Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The currencies were concealed in a passenger’s luggage, sparking an...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has voiced serious concern over the rising involvement of Nigerian youths in internet fraud, emphasizing its detrimental impact on the nation's reputation and its ability to attract foreign investment...

The Digest: Two promoters of the now-defunct CBEX cryptocurrency scheme have been arraigned by the EFCC for promising Nigerians an 88% return on investments without securing approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Key Points: EFCC arraigned Avwerosuo Otorudo and...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters in a major operation in Abuja. The arrests were made at Joyous Hotel, Nyanya, following actionable intelligence. Suspects were apprehended on June 30, 2025, in a coordinated raid...