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EFCC Freezes N3bn Traced To Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika’s Brother’s Account

February 6, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in…

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Drama As Police Arrest 5 Fake EFCC Officials In Abia

January 28, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

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…

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EFCC Agrees With BDCs To Spoil Black Market Rate as One Dollar Sells for Over N1,400, New Details Emerge

January 26, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

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…

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Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty to 20-Count Charges

January 19, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a dramatic turn of events, Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has pleaded not guilty to the recently amended 20-count charges brought against him…

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Ex-Minister of Power, Agunloye Granted N50m Bail in $6 Billion Fraud Case

January 11, 2024 Gideon Ese

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr Olu Agunloye, has been granted bail amounting to N50 million over allegations of…

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Betta Edu: EFCC Grills Senior Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Officials

January 11, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

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 scandal…

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ICPC Recovers ₦50bn from Betta Edu’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs as EFCC Investigation Intensifies

January 11, 2024 Omajemite Don

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…

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EFCC Seizes Passports of Betta Edu, Sadiya Umar-Farouq

January 10, 2024 Omajemite Don

EFCC Seizes Passports of Betta Edu and Sadiya Umar-Farouq; Interrogations Continue Today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken custody of the travel documents belonging to the suspended…

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BREAKING: EFCC Freezes Betta Edu’s Bank Accounts

January 9, 2024 Omajemite Don

EFCC Takes Swift Action: Freezes Betta Edu’s Bank Accounts Amid Investigations In a decisive move, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a significant step by freezing the…

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FCT High Court Bars FG, Others from Re-Arresting Emefiele

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi has declared the arrest and detention of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, as illegal and a clear…

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N585m Scandal: Betta Edu Should Stop Insulting Nigerians, Says Falana

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu, to cease insulting Nigerians and address the serious allegations of a N585…

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Forex Scam: EFCC Searches Dangote HQ for Documents, Probes 51 Firms

January 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

The EFCC has launched an investigation into a forex scam, raiding the headquarters of Dangote Industries and scrutinizing 51 other firms. Get the latest updates on this developing story

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Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Amidst Alleged N37.1bn Fraud Probe

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent twist to an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, failed to…

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Halima Shehu: EFCC Arrests Suspended NSIPA Boss

January 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

EFCC Grills Suspended NSIPA Boss, Halima Shehu, Over Alleged Misconduct In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and is currently questioning Hajia Halima Shehu,…

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EFCC Invites Former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Over Alleged N37 Billion Fraud Case

December 31, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, for questioning regarding an alleged N37.17 billion fraud…

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EFCC Arrests Contractor in N187bn Fraud Probe; Four Buhari Ministers Under Investigation

December 25, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended contractor James Okwete as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged N37bn money laundering by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs,…

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Shock as EFCC deletes controversial post on ex-minister, Diezani

December 23, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

EFCC Clarifies Amidst Controversy: Deletion of Diezani’s Interview Quote Raises Questions” In a recent turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stirred controversy by deleting a…

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EFCC Chairman Accuses Foreign Nations of Aiding Crime Through Stolen Nigerian Assets

December 14, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pointed fingers at foreign countries, accusing them of fostering criminal activities by harboring stolen Nigerian money and assets…

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EFCC declares Obasanjo’s minister Olu Agunloye wanted

December 13, 2023 Omajemite Don

EFCC Declares Former Minister Agunloye Wanted for Alleged $6 Billion Fraud In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Dr. Olu Agunloye, a former Minister…

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EFCC Reacts as Operatives Are Attacked and Held Hostage by Students

October 25, 2023 Omajemite Don

EFCC condemns Assault on Operatives by College Students and Staff.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attack on its operatives by…

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