EFCC FC Kano Wins Inter-Service Unity Cup
EFCC Football Club, Kano, has emerged champion of the Inter-Service Unity Cup after defeating NAF FC 5-4 on penalties in a thrilling final held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. The match initially ended 1-1 after regulation time. The tournament was organised by the Coalition of…
We Are With You In Anti-Corruption Fight – NLC Assures EFCC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, August 13, 2026 pledged its solidarity with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against corruption, with the body declaring that Nigerian workers stand firmly behind the Commission’s mandate. The pledge wa…
Strive to be New Breed Youths in Fight against Corruption, Olukoyede Charges Corps Members
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, across the country to strive to be new breed youths by taking ownership of the fight against corruption, economic and fin…
EFCC Arraigns Lady Over N42million Fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, arraigned one Chinwendu Fidelia Ohanebo before Justice M.A. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged N42,345,000 fraud. Ohanebo w…
Group Applauds Olukoyede’s Successes in Fight against Corruption
A civil society organisation, Zero Tolerance for Social Immoralities Initiative, ZETSI, Africa, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede for his efforts and successes in the fight against corruption, economic and fi…
Steer Away from Internet Fraud, Olukoyede Charges Youths
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged youths across the country to tread the path of integrity for a secure future. He gave the charge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while addressing yo…
PRESS STATEMENT: Emmanuel Olusegun Ogunyannwo Not Declared Wanted by the EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to disclaim a WANTED publication made by some faceless and unscrupulous elements in the social media that Emmanuel Olusegun Ogunyannwo was declared WANTED by the Commission. Ogunyannwo is not on the WANTED List of the Com…
EFCC Arraigns One for N186m Fraud in Maiduguri
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 arraigned one Muhammad Korimi Abdullahi before Justice Maina Lawan of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State. Abdullahi was arraigned on a six…
EFCC Academy Flags off Training of New Code of Conduct Bureau Officers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced a four-week Basic Investigation and Enforcement training for 102 newly recruited officers of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB. Uploading image... The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC…
EFCC Arrests one for Impersonating EFCC Operatives in Maiduguri
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Nuhu Dahiru for impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira). The suspect was arrested in Tashan Bama,…
EFCC Hands Over Recovered N125m to Land Fraud Victim in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, handed over the sum of N125,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-five Million Naira) to the victim of an alleged land fraud, Akinsewa Akiode. The recovery…
Court Jails Four for Illegal Forex, Naira Trading in Lagos
Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, August 7, 2026, convicted and sentenced four persons to two and six months’ imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on illegal foreign exchange transactions and unlawful trading of naira notes. The…
EFCC Arraigns Three, Firms for Alleged N652.18m Theft in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, arraigned the trio Jacob Acheneje Okolo, Yakubu Wisdom Onu Solomon and Issa Aloba Lateef for an alleged N652.18m theft before Justice Olubunmi O. Abike-Fadipe of the…
$5.2 Million Money Laundering: Court Jails Four Suspects in Lagos
Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, convicted and sentenced four persons for their involvement in a money laundering scheme involving $5,296,691( Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty Nine United States Dollars, Six…
Nigerian Press Council Seeks Involvement in EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Fight
The Nigerian Press Council, NPC has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. The request was made on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 when NPC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Dili Ezughah led…
EFCC Arrests Spiritualist for Alleged Sextortion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Odigie Moses, a self-acclaimed spiritualist for alleged sextortion to the tune of $1,100 (One Thousand, One Hundred Dollars). He was arrested in Ekpoma, Edo State. The suspect, who misrepresented himself on Zell…
Why EFCC Froze Osun State's Government Account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government, without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state. The Commission has been…
Court Jails Fake Lawyer for Impersonation, Possession of Forged NBA Seal in Lagos
Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer, John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonation and possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. Anoruo, who operates a legal and…
Policy Reform, Best Approach to Fighting Corruption, Financial Crimes- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that policy reforms are the most result-oriented approach to fighting corruption, economic and financial crimes. He made the disclosure on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 when th…
Court Jails BDC Operator for Illegal Forex Trading in Lagos
Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, convicted and sentenced a bureau de change (BDC) operator, Dabo Malam Ardi, to two months imprisonment for engaging in illegal foreign exchange transactions. Ardi was arraigned by the Lagos Z…
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