EFCC Arraigns Lexicon Multiconcept Media CEO for N459m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, his company and one of his staff, Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abu…
EFCC, NSC Collaborate on National Sports Development
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Sport Commission, NSC are set to deepen collaboration and partnership towards improved sports development in the country. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 when the Sports Committee of the E…
EFCC Alerts Public on Fake Land Vendors in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a fake land vendor, Nwobo Williams Chibuike in Abuja. He was arrested for allegedly defrauding members of the public through offers of fake plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegy…
Emir of Ilorin Pledges Support for EFCC in Anti-Corruption Crusade
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has pledged the unwavering support of the traditional institution of the State to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its rele…
Court Jails Man Eight Years for Impersonation in Lagos
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonation. Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Fi…
EFCC Seeks Deeper Collaboration with Police
The Director of Investigations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Commander of the EFCC, CE Abdulkarim Chukkol has called for deeper collaboration between officers of the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. He made the call in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to…
Encomiums As Olushesi Bows Out of Service
Excitement, pomp and pageantry rent the air as the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC on April 15, 2025 held a colourful pull out parade for its retired Zonal Director, Commander of the EFCC, CE Kamal Olushesi. The event which held in Go…
Law Enforcement Agencies Pledge Support for EFCC in South-East
Law enforcement agencies in Enugu State have echoed their unwavering support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its bid to tackle economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the South-East. This support came when the Acting Zonal Director…
Press Statement: SCUML Certificate Is Not CLEARANCE BY EFCC
ST Technologies (not CBEX) registered with the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML in line with Section 17 of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. Registration is a statutory requirement for all Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Profes…
Court Jails 23 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Justices W.l. Aziegbemhin and A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City between April 11 and 17 convicted and sentenced 23 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are: Uzorchukwu Peace Udoka, Erubasa Oghenetega, David Ogwunu, Jude Okólie, Lucky Eh…
Olukoyede Bags Integrity Award
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has once again been recognized for his unrelenting commitment to transparency, justice, and integrity in the fight against corruption and other financial crimes as he was conferred with…
Lagos Court Jails Businessman, Company for Refusal to Accept Naira as Legal Tender
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 convicted and sentenced a businessman, Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu and his company, ICE BY CW to five years imprisonment for their refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender. Ob…
EFCC Spokesman Emerges Government Spokesperson of the Year
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, a Deputy Commander of the EFCC, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year, 2025. The award ceremony,…
Photo News: EFCC Spokesperson, DCE Dele Oyewale, Presents his Outstanding Government Spokesperson of the Year Award to EFCC Chairman
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Thursday, April 17, 2025 officially received the Commission's Spokesperson, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Dele Oyewale who presented his Award as Outstanding Government Spokesperson…
Olukoyede Charges Christians on Rededication to Anti- Graft Values at Easter
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, rejoices with Christians across the country on the occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and charges them to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themse…
Law Enforcement Agencies, Judiciary Pledge Support for EFCC
Heads of law enforcement agencies in Niger State as well as the state's judiciary have declared their willingness to share intelligence with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and give it every other support in its efforts to eliminate corruption, economic and fin…
EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger State
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna Local Government Areas of Niger State. They were arrested following credible intelligence that linked them to suspect…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Non-declaration of £8,020, $704 at Airport
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, arraigned one Agudosi Christopher Okechukwu for alleged non- declaration of the sums of £8,020 (Eight Thousand and Twenty Pounds Sterling) and $704 ( Seven Hundred and…
EFCC Identifies Financial Crimes as Major Drivers of Violent Non-State Activities in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has identified financial crimes, governance gaps and weak accountability structures as key enablers of the operations of violent non-state actors in Nigeria, with grave implications for national security and economic development…
Africa’s Asset Recovery Forum Seeks Action against Stolen Assets
The African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum, AARP, has charged African countries to join hands in forging a road map and actionable processes against resource theft and asset recovery on the continent. This charge was given at the ongoing inaugural meeting of the Forum in Nair…
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