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Declare It Before You Steal It – EFCC Boss on Latest Corruption Trend

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised alarm over a growing trend where public officials make false “anticipatory” asset declarations to conceal future acts of corruption. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the launch of a Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for […]

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EFCC Frees Senator Aminu Tambuwal After Questioning Over ₦189 Billion Fraud Allegation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, hours after interrogating him in Abuja over an alleged ₦189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who represents the Sokoto South Senatorial District, was seen in photos shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, sparking mixed reactions from both […]

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EFCC Rejects ADC’s ‘Political Witch-Hunt’ Accusations, Says Corruption Has No Expiry Date

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is being used to target political opponents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The ADC had accused the agency of selective prosecution, alleging that it revives old cases to intimidate opposition figures while shielding APC allies. […]

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EFCC Detains Former Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over allegations of financial misconduct involving ₦189 billion. Sources within the EFCC confirmed to Channels Television that Tambuwal reported to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 am on Monday and is currently undergoing interrogation. The alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals […]

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Obasanjo Library Slams EFCC Over ‘Violent’ Raid, Alleges Unlawful Entry and Injuries

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has strongly condemned a raid by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as a “gangster-like invasion” involving over 50 armed agents who stormed the premises early Saturday morning. According to OOPL, the EFCC operatives unlawfully entered the library grounds around 2 […]

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EFCC Raids Obasanjo Presidential Library Hotel During Pool Party, Arrests Suspected Internet Fraudster

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid early Sunday morning at the Green Legacy Resort, located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, arresting several suspected internet fraudsters during a pool party. The operation, reportedly carried out by EFCC officers from the Lagos Directorate, disrupted the event as […]

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EFCC Arraigns Oil CEO Philip Eze, Orimiri Oil and Gas Over Alleged N63 Million Diesel Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Philip Ifejimalu Eze, Chief Executive Officer of Orimiri Oil and Gas Limited, on charges of fraud amounting to N63 million involving a failed petroleum transaction. According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the EFCC’s Abuja Zonal Directorate brought Eze and his company before Justice A.H. […]

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15 Chinese Nationals Jailed in Lagos for Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced 15 Chinese nationals for their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud, following successful prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement released by the EFCC, its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 secured the convictions before Justices Ayokunle Faji and Dehinde Dipeolu, who […]

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EFCC Set to Appeal Fayose’s Acquittal in N6.9 Billion Fraud Case Following Allegations of Political Interference

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to appeal the acquittal of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who was recently discharged by the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N6.9 billion fraud and money laundering case. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EFCC confirmed it is reviewing […]

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