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Nigerian News

Why FG discontinued criminal charge against Fidelity Bank CEO – AGF

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Monday, explained why his office discontinued the criminal charge brought against the Managing Director and Chief Executive …

Why FG discontinued criminal charge against Fidelity Bank CEO – AGF Read More
Security & Crime

Court orders forfeiture of ex-Abia governor aide’s assets over ‘diversion of N28bn’

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of three property linked to Mr Erondu Erondu, a state House of Assembly member and aide to former governor …

Court orders forfeiture of ex-Abia governor aide’s assets over ‘diversion of N28bn’ Read More
Nigerian News

CBEX: EFCC declares 4 wanted

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Admin III

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday declared four persons wanted for their alleged roles in a fraudulent scheme linked to the online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, …

CBEX: EFCC declares 4 wanted Read More
Politics

I “II never divert Edo money,  Okpebholo assures 

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged his administration’s commitment to effectively utilise funds from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the well-being of residents. Okpebholo said, …

I “II never divert Edo money,  Okpebholo assures  Read More
Judiciary

Alleged fraud: Court adjourns Mamman’s trial

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who insisted that his statement tendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes …

Alleged fraud: Court adjourns Mamman’s trial Read More
Security & Crime

EFCC docks Bauchi Accountant General, others for N8.3bn ‘fraud’

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),  on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High …

EFCC docks Bauchi Accountant General, others for N8.3bn ‘fraud’ Read More
Security & Crime

EFCC nabs fraudster buying  bank accounts details 

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialised in buying bank account details from …

EFCC nabs fraudster buying  bank accounts details  Read More
Security & Crime

Be cautious about Achimugu, Arewa youth tell EFCC

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

A northern group, Arewa Youth Council for Justice has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop the wanted tag on socialite businesswoman, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. In a …

Be cautious about Achimugu, Arewa youth tell EFCC Read More
Security & Crime / Top Stories

Police dock 113 foreign nationals for cybercrimes

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has arraigned the 113 foreign nationals facing serious charges, including computer-related fraud, unlawful access to data, marketing scams, money laundering, conspiracy, and …

Police dock 113 foreign nationals for cybercrimes Read More
Business

FG to criminalise agencies for withholding data

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 - by Awaal Gata

Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that henceforth, any government agency that withholds data from another will criminalised. Oyedele spoke, Tuesday, at At the …

FG to criminalise agencies for withholding data Read More
Nigerian News

Africa’s richest woman in ‘fresh financial mess’

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 - by Admin III

The billionaire daughter of Angola’s former president, Isabel dos Santos faces personal involvement in a $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by Angolan telecoms provider Unitel against her Dutch …

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Nigerian News

E-Procure emerges ICPC/NITDA’s IFFs Hackathon winner

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 - by Benjamin Samson

The E-Procure Group has won prize money of N1.5 million for emerging the winner of the Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Hackathon Demo organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related …

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Nigerian News

Keystone Bank empowers, trains young women on meter installation

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 - by Bode Olagoke

In celebration of the 2022 International Women’s Day and in line with its commitment to empower women in Nigeria, Keystone Bank Limited through the Keystone Bank Women Economic Empowerment Committee …

Keystone Bank empowers, trains young women on meter installation Read More
Opinion

EFCC’s recoveries, national economy and matters arising

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 - by Tony Amokeodo

 With its humongous N152billion and $386million recoveries in 2021, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is raising the bar as one of the boosters of Nigerian economy. For an …

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Nigerian News

Breaking: Obi Cubana now free from EFCC custody – Associate

November 2, 2021 - by Admin III

Popular billionaire businessman Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana is now a free man, Blueprint reports. He was was reportedly released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes …

Breaking: Obi Cubana now free from EFCC custody – Associate Read More
Top Stories

Breaking: EFCC arrests Obi Cubana

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrest a popular socialite and entrepreneur Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Cubana over alledged money laundering and tax fraud. EFCC authorities …

Breaking: EFCC arrests Obi Cubana Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: EFCC opens up as security operatives invade Mary Odili’s residence

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The residence of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, on Friday suffered invasion by suspected armed Police and Soldiers. This is as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has swiftly …

Breaking: EFCC opens up as security operatives invade Mary Odili’s residence Read More
Nigerian News

Stop campaign of calumny against Senator Barau, group tells Kano politicians

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Ahmid Lawal

A group, Kano North Youth for Good Governance (KNYGG) has called on politicians in Kano state who are aspiring for leadership positions in the state to desist from cheap blackmail, …

Stop campaign of calumny against Senator Barau, group tells Kano politicians Read More
Nigerian News

Procurement practitioners partner anti- corruption agencies on transparency

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Admin III

A group, Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria, has said it will partner the anti-corruption agencies and other institutions to boost the fight against corruption in the public sector. …

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Security & Crime

EFCC docks Crime Alert boss over N35m ‘fraud’

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Monday, arraigned one Olaniyan Gbenga Amos ( aka Crime Alert ) and his company, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited …

EFCC docks Crime Alert boss over N35m ‘fraud’ Read More
Opinion

Internet fraudsters and EFCC’s redemptive mission

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 - by Dele Oyewale

Every arrest of a suspected internet fraudster by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is headline-grabbing. For the truly patriotic Nigerian, who desires a better identity and …

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Nigerian News

EFCC arrests 22 suspected Yahoo boys in Ogbomoso

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC,) Ibadan Zonal command Tuesday arrested 22 suspected ”Yahoo Boys” in Ogbomoso, Oyo state for alleged involvement in internet fraud. The anti …

EFCC arrests 22 suspected Yahoo boys in Ogbomoso Read More
Nigerian News

Gov. Ganduje’s wife not arrested by EFCC – KNSG

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

The Kano state government has dispelled as mere rumours being peddled by mischief makers that wife to the governor, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje has been arrested by the Economic and Financial …

Gov. Ganduje’s wife not arrested by EFCC – KNSG Read More
Nigerian News

N1.7bn ‘fraud’: Court stops Kalu’s retrial

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Wednesday ordered the federal government and its agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to retry the former governor of Abia …

N1.7bn ‘fraud’: Court stops Kalu’s retrial Read More
Nigerian News

PDP demands resignation, investigation of Emefiele over fraud allegation

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 - by Abdulrahman Zakariyau

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate resignation and prosecution of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over allegations by the All Progressives …

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