Alleged N4.29bn Forex Fraud: Defendants' Absence Stalls Arraignment of UBA, Four Others
The arraignment of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and four others for an alleged N4.29bn foreign exchange fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja was, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, stalled due to the absence of the defendants…
Court Jails One for N2.9m Crypto Fraud in Maiduguri
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 convicted and sentenced one Bukar Ahmed Shuwa to ten years imprisonment. The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic a…
EFCC Arraigns Oil Magnate, Musa Abubakar, Two Others for Alleged N691m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, arraigned the Managing Director of Abu-Haneefa Oil and Gas Ltd, Musa Farouk Abubakar; his company, Abu-Haneefa Oil and Gas Ltd, and one Sandra Chizoba Attoh before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federa…
Alleged N2.8b Fraud: Court Defers Ruling to Discontinue Trial of Sirika to Day of Judgment
Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 deferred ruling on a motion on notice for the prosecution to discontinue the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to the day of final judgment in line with the…
Alleged $6b Mambilla Project Fraud : EFCC Presents Fifth Witness against Agunloye
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 1, 2026, presented the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. Th…
Alleged Impersonation of EFCC Staff: Defendant Faces Judgment June 15
Justice A. I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday, June 1, 2026, slated June 15, 2026 for judgment in the case of criminal impersonation of officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and extortion by one Salifu Olije Mus…
Romance Scam: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N17.1m to FG
Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, June 1, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N17,100,595.40 to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The forfeited fund, domiciled in Access Bank, is linked to one Ifeanyi Alele David, who…
Olukoyede Tasks NSC Boss on Regulatory Compliance
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Chairman, National Sports Commission NSC, Shehu Dikko on the need to observe regulatory compliance in the interest of sports development in the country. He gave the cha…
Olukoyede Charges Students to Embrace Integrity for Future Leadership
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to cultivate discipline, integrity and hard work as essential qualities for future leadership. He gave the charge in Abuja recently at a sensit…
Olukoyede Calls for Renewed Commitment to Anti-Corruption Ideals at Sallah
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede felicitates with Muslims across the country on the glorious occasion of Sallah celebrations, pointing out that the festival “ presents us another opportunity to share the light, love and ble…
Court Reserves Ruling on Final Forfeiture of Malami’s 57 Properties
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 has slated July 6, 2026 for judgment in the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami,…
EFCC Transfers Saleh Mamman to Correctional Centre
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to hand over the former Minister for Power, Saleh Mamman to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja for the commencement of…
EFCC Arraigns Fake Presidential Adviser for Alleged N25m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, May 15, 2026 has arraigned one Igoin Tokoni Peter, a fake presidential adviser before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja for 25m fraud. Peter who paraded himself as a Special Adviser to the Presi…
Fighting Corruption, a Generational Obligation- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption as a generational obligation beyond even a patriotic duty. He made this disclosure in Abuja on Mon…
UNAAB Commends EFCC on Recovery of N27m Held by Estate Agents
The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, has expressed appreciation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for assisting to recover a sum of N27,000,000( Twenty Seven Million Naira) belongin…
Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Ex-AGF Malami's Trial Till June 23
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, May 22, 2026 adjourned till June 23, 2026 the alleged N8.7billion money laundering trial involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Haj…
Kaduna Court Jails Two Ex-bankers for Theft
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of Obadofin Daniel Bamise and Hadiza Oyiza Yakubu, before Justice A.A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna for theft. Both convicts are former…
EFCC Arraigns One for Alleged Job Scam in Gombe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Gombe Zonal Directorate on Thursday, May 21, 2026, arraigned one Dalhatu Yahaya, before Justice A.M Yakubu of the Gombe High Court 2, Gombe, Gombe State. Yahaya was arraigned on two- count charges bordering on intent to defra…
IDEA Applauds Olukoyede on Tangible Results in Fight against Corruption
The Secretary General, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, IDEA, Kevin Casas Zamora, has commended the Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede for offering guidance and leadership in the fight against corru…
EFCC Arraigns Three for Alleged N42m Contract Fraud in Maiduguri
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 21, 2026 arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa'idu Tahiru Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyede before Justice Jude K. Dagat of the Borno State Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri. The…
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