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The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the surge in internet fraud is leading to stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians seeking to travel abroad. Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede emphasized that crimes like cyber fraud and money laundering...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited $7 million discovered in Providus Bank’s vault to the Federal Government, ruling that the funds are likely proceeds of unlawful activities. The EFCC successfully argued that the money, moved under suspicious circumstances...

The Digest: Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has publicly addressed his recent questioning by the EFCC over allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure. Key Points: Kyari was grilled over accusations of...

The Digest: Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, has vehemently denied the allegations of money laundering and fund diversion that led to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declaring him wanted. In an emotional video message, Sujimoto asserted that he is neither...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, the billionaire owner of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted over an alleged case of fund diversion and money laundering. According to the EFCC’s official statement issued on...

The Digest: The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has raised an alarm over rampant fraudulent activities in the aviation sector and has officially requested the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Key...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of three more internet fraudsters in Lagos. These individuals were part of a larger group arrested at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex in Abeokuta, highlighting a recent Cyber Crackdown...

The Digest: The EFCC has called on Nigerians who fell victim to the fraudulent Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) platform to assist in ongoing investigations. The scam, which caused significant financial losses, has prompted the agency to act decisively. Key Points: EFCC invites victims of the...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bashir Haske, son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering, urging Nigerians to assist in locating him. Key Points: EFCC declared Bashir Haske...

The Digest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The repatriation process is part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign-led cybercrime syndicates. Key...

The Digest: The EFCC has detained two top officials from the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) over alleged financial misconduct. The probe focuses on the alleged mismanagement of over ₦50 billion, shining a harsh light on what has been dubbed a Pilgrim's Plunder. Key Points: The EFCC has...

The Digest: A federal high court in Lagos has convicted four men arrested for cybercrime at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library complex. The convictions mark a clear Digital Court, as the court delivered varied sentences to the culprits, demonstrating that crimes committed online will...

The Digest: The arrest of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal by the EFCC has sparked political reactions across Northern Nigeria. Critics claim the move is politically motivated, raising questions about selective anti-corruption efforts under the current administration. Key...

The Digest: The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Ogun State has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation from the EFCC for the damage caused by a raid on August 10, 2025. EFCC operatives stormed the facility, arresting 93 youths and causing chaos. The library’s management...

The Digest: Senator Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state, has been freed after a night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraudulent withdrawals of N189 billion. The case has raised political tensions. Key Points: Tambuwal...

The Digest: Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State and current senator, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. He is being questioned over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion. Sources say the EFCC is...

The Digest: The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of a violent and unauthorized raid, sparking controversy over the agency's tactics. OOPL condemned the raid as an invasion of private...

The Digest: Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly raided the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, arresting youths suspected of being internet fraudsters. Key Points: EFCC operatives stormed...

The Digest: Sources from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strongly denied reports that Bayo Ojulari, CEO of NNPC, was abducted and forced to resign. The EFCC refuted the claims, calling them "mischievous and ridiculous." Key Points: EFCC sources dismiss claims that...

The Digest: The EFCC has initiated an investigation into a suspicious parcel containing over N426 billion in foreign currencies, intercepted at a NIPOST facility in Lagos. The parcel included Zimbabwean Dollars and Vietnamese Dong, raising concerns about financial misconduct. Key Points...