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In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn its appeal against a Kogi High Court order prohibiting the detention of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. This decision comes amidst acknowledgment from the commission that the appeal was filed beyond the legally permitted time frame. In…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, recently took possession of fourteen recovered properties that were previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The handover ceremony was conducted by Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the anti-graft agency, at the EFCC headquarters. These assets, including real estate, radio and television transmission equipment, and a medical…
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika found himself in the spotlight on Tuesday as he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged N8.06 billion money laundering case. Sirika, who served as the Minister of Aviation, voluntarily presented himself at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command office in Abuja…
Yahaya Bello, the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, failed to make an appearance in court on Thursday, evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) accusations of money laundering and fraud totaling a staggering N80 billion. Despite the grave charges, the EFCC expressed its determination to apprehend Bello, even contemplating the use of military assistance…
Popular Instagram personality Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to appear in court on Wednesday, April 17, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos. The charges against him stem from allegations of money laundering and other offenses brought forth by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According…
In a high-stakes legal battle, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forth serious allegations against former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and his accomplices. Facing charges of money laundering totaling a staggering N84 billion, Bello, along with his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, found themselves in the dock…
In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, a group of organized criminals has been handed a collective 11-year sentence for defrauding major phone companies in the UK to the tune of over £400,000. Among those convicted were three individuals described as “God-fearing Nigerians.” Portsmouth Crown Court delivered the verdict, which saw four individuals…
In a collaborative operation, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) joined forces with a Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising teams from the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Customs Service to arrest 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu State. The operation, carried out on February 21, 2024, resulted in the…
In a major crackdown on suspected internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 33 individuals, including 14 undergraduates from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The arrests were conducted by operatives from the Benin Zonal Command, who acted on intelligence and calls from concerned parents and neighbors. The suspects were…
In a dramatic development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Mrs. Emefiele, the wife of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, along with three other individuals wanted. The accused, including Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband, Jonathan Omoile, are allegedly involved in the illicit conversion of…