Current Efcc News

Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, owns the newly seized Abuja estate with 753 duplexes, which the Economic and Financial…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over allegations of misappropriation of public funds. Bello was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon shortly after…
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The Supreme Court has dismissed a legal suit filed by 16 state attorneys general challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing three major anti-graft agencies in Nigeria: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the…
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EFCC Declares Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fugitive, Orders Arrest on Sight. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fugitive, ordering his immediate…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Jalal Arabi, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and Abdullahi Kontagora, the commission’s Secretary, over allegations of mismanaging a…
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EFCC Warns Against Planned Protest, Vows to Maintain Law and Order. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning regarding a planned protest against its operations. Amid widespread calls on…
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EFCC Raid on Lagos Hotels Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Assaults and Misconduct. In a startling development, officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid early this morning at Annex and…
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A viral video has emerged showing operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) forcibly breaking into homes in Makurdi, Benue State. The footage, obtained by Ejes Gist News and shared by investigative journalist…
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"On Friday, a large group of protesters from Zamfara State gathered at the entrance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding that the agency reopen its investigation into the activities of…
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has leveled allegations against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, accusing him of authorizing the printing of N684,590,000 at a rate of N18.96 billion. While…
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The EFCC has detained former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on suspicion of involvement in an alleged N8 billion fraud. The investigation, initiated by the EFCC in February 2024, focuses on the activities of the aviation…
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Federal High Court Grants EFCC Permission to ArrestYahaya Bello,  Former Kogi Governor. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest former…
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EFCC Clarifies Position on Prosecuting Naira Abusers Before Bobrisky's Case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement clarifying its stance on prosecuting politicians and celebrities who were seen…
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CBN Employee Testifies: How $3M Cash Was Collected for Emefiele.  A Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employee, Mr. Monday Osazuwa, revealed to an Ikeja Special Offences Court how former CBN governor Godwin…
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Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Naira Abuse.  Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos.…
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Emefiele Forged Documents Used to Pay Foreign Observers $6.2m, Says Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, revealed on Tuesday that $6.2 million was disbursed from the Central Bank…
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Abia Police Foil Impersonation Attempt by Fake EFCC Operatives; Five Arrested In a significant operation, Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, revealed on Saturday the successful apprehension of five…
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EFCC Collaborates with BDCs to Impact Black Market Exchange Rate, Exceeding N1,400 for One Dollar. In a concerted effort to alleviate pressure on the naira within the unofficial foreign exchange market, the Economic and…
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Financial Scandal Unveiled: EFCC Investigates Senior Officials in Humanitarian Affairs Ministry In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its investigation into the financial…
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In the latest developments, the inquiry into improprieties within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has taken a significant turn. On Wednesday, EFCC investigators extensively questioned several high-ranking civil…
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