Tag Archives: EFCC

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, convicted and sentenced an ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, to three years’ imprisonment for theft involving N12 million.

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The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 which will hold this Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10AM

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has called on media practitioners across the country to use their platforms to expose fraudulent and corrupt practices in all sectors of the society.

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Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has dismissed reports alleging that he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the claims as “mischief” and “disinformation.” In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, @MKKyari, Kyari expressed dismay over the circulation of what …

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 24, 2025 busted a Ponzi Scheme Academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja.

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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, billed to be arraigned at the FCT High Court, took over crowd control of the court when Justice Maryann Anenih left the court room out of anger.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned two members of an alleged syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim for impersonating and attempting to blackmail the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede.

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By Olusola Agbalu Bribery and corruption have been tools for undermining the truth and sabotaging justice since ancient times. Throughout history, those entrusted with responsibility have accepted money to deviate from their duties. The Bible offers an example in Matthew 28:12-15: When they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the …

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After months of evading the authorities, the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This development was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael. The statement clarified that Bello’s appearance followed consultations with his family, …

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