Tag: EFCC
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EFCC Arraigns Self-Styled Native Doctor and Wife Over ₦1.9bn Alleged Contract Scam
By Gloria Drealomalicha The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-proclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged ₦1.98 billion contract fraud scheme. The couple were brought before Justice Abubakar Usman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on a…
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Portable Rejects EFCC Invitation Over Alleged Naira Abuse, Cites Insecurity Concerns
By Paul Joseph Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has said he will not immediately honour an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of naira abuse linked to his son’s naming ceremony. The singer disclosed in a series of videos shared on his Instagram page that he…
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EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N3.5m Job Scam in Gombe
By Paul Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Dalhatu Yahaya before a Gombe State High Court over alleged involvement in a job scam. Yahaya was brought before Justice A.M. Yakubu of High Court 2 in Gombe State on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under…
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EFCC Arraigns Three Over Alleged N42 Million Contract Fraud in Maiduguri
By Paul Joseph The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned three individuals before the Federal High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N42 million contract fraud. The defendants Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyede were brought before Justice Jude K. Dagat on Thursday on a…
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Bobrisky Slams EFCC Chairman Over Focus on Naira Spraying Allegations
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigerian social media personality, Bobrisky, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing the agency of focusing on minor currency-related offences while failing to address more serious crimes across the country. In a viral interview shared by Naija News TV, Bobrisky expressed frustration over what she described as selective…
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EFCC Probes Two Men Over Undeclared $461,600 Seized at Kano Airport
By Paul Joseph The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into two suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, over the alleged failure to declare a total sum of $461,600 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The suspects were intercepted by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service…
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EFCC Returns Recovered ₦837m Loot to Katsina Government
By Paul Joseph The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over recovered funds totaling ₦837,485,389 to the Katsina State Government following investigations into separate cases involving alleged diversion of public funds. The handover ceremony took place on Monday at the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate, where the Zonal Director, Assistant…
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Despite Fraud Cases, These 6 Nigerian Politicians Still Want Power
By Gloria Drealomalicha Emmanuella As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, a growing number of politicians battling corruption allegations, criminal prosecutions, and multi-billion naira fraud investigations are once again positioning themselves for public office raising fresh concerns about accountability, political morality, and the country’s anti-corruption war. From former ministers under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Court Sentences Lagos Man to Nine Years in Prison for Money Laundering
By Paul Joseph Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced Taofeek Daniel Oriola to nine years imprisonment for money laundering offences linked to fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions. Oriola was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on a three-count charge bordering on…
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EFCC Parade Fake BDC Operator Over Alleged ₦78.2 Million Fraud In Onitsha
By Paul Joseph The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a suspected fake Bureau De Change operator, Okeke Ejike Callistus, before the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha over an alleged ₦78.2 million fraud involving forgery and diversion of funds. Callistus was brought before Justice D. A.…
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EFCC Declares City Boys Women Leader Halimat Adenike Wanted
By Paul Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho wanted over allegations that have yet to be publicly detailed. In a notice released by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, Nigerians were urged to provide credible information that could assist in locating her. However, authorities have not disclosed the specific nature…
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EFCC Arrests Cameroonian Suspect Over Alleged N1.5bn Bank Fraud in Lagos
By Paul Joseph Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, over an alleged N1.5 billion bank fraud in Lagos. The suspect, 47, was apprehended on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by officers from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the commission in the Ikorodu area, following…
