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The embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, faces escalating legal woes as the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, orders the withdrawal of police officers assigned to his protection. This development comes amidst mounting pressure from the Economic and Financial...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, declaring him wanted for alleged financial crimes amounting to a staggering N80.2 billion. The anti-corruption agency's announcement, issued via social media channels, calls...

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stark warning to those impeding the agency's lawful duties. In a statement released to the press on Thursday, Fagbemi underscored the gravity of the challenges facing the EFCC and emphasized...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its efforts to apprehend former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, warning of potential military intervention to ensure his arrest. Despite facing an arrest warrant and scheduled court arraignment for alleged financial...

Former Governor Yahaya Bello has raised concerns over what he perceives as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) disregard for court orders, particularly in their attempt to arrest him at his Abuja residence. In a statement released by his media aide, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action by barricading the Abuja residence of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The high-profile move follows the agency's recent inclusion of Bello's name in an amended charge against Alli Bello, chief of...

Street-pop artiste, Portable, renowned for his vibrant performances, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in light of recent legal actions against celebrities. Following the sentencing of crossdresser Bobrisky and the filing of charges against...

Cubana Chief Priest, the popular nightlife promoter and social media celebrity, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of naira abuse filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges stem from alleged incidents where Cubana, whose real name is Pascal...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a three-count charge against Instagram sensation Pascal Okechukwu, widely recognized as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly violating the Central Bank Act of 2007 by spraying and tampering with Naira notes at a social gathering...

The Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) recently stated Bobrisky, stating, "After thorough examination, it was revealed there was no evidence of gender or genital organ realignment. Bobrisky’s male biological characteristics remained unchanged." This declaration sparked varied reactions...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged collusion between commercial banks and government officials to re-loot recovered funds from the late dictator Sani Abacha. The $322 million Abacha loot, recovered in December 2017 and earmarked for Conditional Cash Transfer under...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed an ongoing investigation into currency abuse involving several celebrities. In a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, some celebrities have been summoned and provided valuable statements. The agency acknowledges public...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered further fraudulent activities involving COVID-19 funds, a World Bank loan, and Abacha recovered loot at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. In a recent statement, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the agency's...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has come under scrutiny for its seemingly selective enforcement of laws regarding naira abuse. The controversy erupted when popular crossdresser Bobrisky was swiftly prosecuted and sentenced to six months imprisonment for spraying...

The Nigerian government has confirmed the discovery of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the fugitive executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, in Kenya. Sources within the presidency, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that collaborative efforts between Nigerian and Kenyan authorities are...

Bobrisky's recent identification as male in court has ignited a flurry of reactions on Twitter following his sentencing to six months in jail for Naira abuse. Twitter is abuzz with discussions about his gender identity in the aftermath of the verdict. Some users suggest that Bobrisky's...

A corruption investigation into Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has allegedly uncovered £19 million in more than 50 bank accounts, according to a financial watchdog. Edu, who has been suspended since January over accusations of diverting £505,000 of...

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered the return of Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision follows Emefiele's arraignment on 23 counts of alleged offenses including...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to various establishments, including schools, supermarkets, and hotels, cautioning against the use of the dollar or any foreign currency for transactions within the country. In the latest edition of the commission's...

In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed significant progress in the ongoing investigation involving the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former chief executive officer of the now-suspended...