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Nigeria EFCC Plans Legal Action Against NAF Personnel in Kaduna Confrontation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to file charges against Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel involved in a confrontation at the Kaduna command of the anti-graft agency. The incident unfolded on Friday when EFCC operatives clashed with NAF personnel... -
Nigeria Tensions Escalate in Kaduna as Nigerian Air Force Challenges EFCC Over Internet Fraud Arrests
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operatives reportedly besieged the Kaduna State Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in protest against the arrest of individuals, including serving military personnel, for alleged involvement in internet fraud. According to Channel... -
Nigeria EFCC and DSS Conduct Joint Operation at Dino Melaye's Polling Unit, Unleashing Political Tension in Kogi State
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) orchestrated a surprise joint operation at the polling unit of Dino Melaye, the prominent governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State. Dino Melaye... -
Nigeria Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Granted Bail by Abuja High Court
In a recent development, the Abuja High Court in Maitama granted bail to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Emefiele was presented before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Olukayode Adeniyi made the ruling... -
Nigeria EFCC Arraigns 11 OAU Students in Osun State on Charges of Internet Fraud
On suspicion of engaging in online fraud, eleven students from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, have been charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command. According to the commission's announcement, the suspects are facing one to six counts... -
Nigeria Former CBN Governor Emefiele Remains in Custody Despite Court Orders
A high court in Abuja has reaffirmed its order for the release of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This court decision, issued on November 6, came after Emefiele's legal team had... -
Nigeria Federal High Court Orders Unconditional Release of Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele from EFCC Custody
Justice Adegbola Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the immediate and unconditional release of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. This order came in response to Emefiele's Motion Ex-parte, seeking his release from the custody of the... -
Nigeria EFCC Releases 58 Obafemi Awolowo University Students After Controversial Raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has unconditionally released 58 students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) following a midnight raid on student hostels in Ile Ife, which occurred at around 2:00 am on November 1. The OAU Student Union Public Relations Officer, Omisore... -
Nigeria EFCC Chairman Halts Nighttime Sting Operations in Response to Controversial Arrests
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the cessation of night-time sting operations in all of the commission's commands. This directive came in response to the recent arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State, by... -
Nigeria EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ife, OAU Reacts to Students' Detainment
Authorities at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have responded to the arrest of some students by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on suspicion of their involvement in internet fraud. The EFCC confirmed the arrest of 69 individuals in Osun State, stating that they... -
Nigeria DSS Confirms Release of Abdulrasheed Bawa, Former EFCC Chief, After Lengthy Detention
Abdulrasheed Bawa, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). He had been in detention since June following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu due to allegations of abuse of office... -
Nigeria EFCC Chairman Orders Staff to Declare Assets for Transparency
The new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has taken a bold step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within the organization. Olukoyede has ordered all EFCC staff to declare their assets, aligning with civil service regulations and... -
Nigeria EFCC Applauds Dismissal of $11.5 Billion P&ID Judgment Against Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commended the dismissal of the $11.5 billion judgment against Nigeria in the P&ID case. The judgment had been awarded to Process & Industrial Developments Ltd (P&ID) over a failed 2010 deal to establish a gas processing plant in the... -
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Nigeria Senate President Accuses EFCC of Sensationalism Over Rigorous Investigations
During the Senate's screening and confirmation of the newly appointed EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, and the Commission's Secretary, Muhammad Hammajoda, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) unprofessionalism. Akpabio... -
Nigeria Senate Confirms Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman and Muhammad Hammajoda as Secretary
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Muhammad Hammajoda as the Secretary of the anti-graft agency. This confirmation comes after their screening by the Senate, about a week after their appointment by... -
Nigeria What Transpired During Closed-Door Senate Session After Heated Dispute
After a tense Senate session, which included a closed session, tensions were reportedly eased following Senate President Godswill Akpabio's explanation and a review of the Senate rules. An anonymous source familiar with the closed-door discussion revealed that the matter was raised by one or two... -
Nigeria Mama Boko Haram and Associates Face N150 Million Fraud Charges in Maiduguri
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil, also known as Mama Boko Haram, along with Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode before the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. They face a two-count charge related to conspiracy and cheating, amounting... -
Nigeria Why Prominent Lawyer Femi Falana Objects to Same-Zone Appointments for EFCC and ICPC Chairmen
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has expressed concerns over the appointments of chairmen for two of Nigeria's major anti-graft federal agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related... -
Nigeria Unqualified for EFCC? Tinubu's Appointment of Olukoyede Challenged by Premium Times
The appointment of Olanipekun Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Tinubu has caused controversy in Nigeria. The appointment violates the law governing the anti-corruption agency, according to a report by Premium Times Nigeria. To be...
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