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  1. EFCC Boss Olukoyede Calls Out Nigerians Defending Corrupt Leaders

    Nigeria EFCC Boss Olukoyede Calls Out Nigerians Defending Corrupt Leaders

    EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede criticizes Nigerians for denouncing corruption while defending corrupt leaders. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that corruption hinders national development and urged collective action. He announced a partnership with the Centre for Crisis Communication to raise...
  2. Bento CEO Resigns as EFCC, LIRS Investigate ₦50M Tax Remittance Scandal

    Nigeria Bento CEO Resigns as EFCC, LIRS Investigate ₦50M Tax Remittance Scandal

    Bento Africa CEO Ebun Okubanjo has resigned amid EFCC and LIRS investigations into alleged tax and pension remittance failures. He also relinquished his equity and plans to launch a new AI startup. Bento faces allegations of withholding ₦50 million in taxes, raising concerns over its financial...
  3. EFCC Car Auction Faces Backlash as Bidders Claim Irregularities

    Nigeria EFCC Car Auction Faces Backlash as Bidders Claim Irregularities

    The EFCC's recent car auction has sparked protests over alleged irregularities. Bidders claim inflated bids and technical issues disrupted the process. EFCC responded, stating they were not involved in the auction, which was handled by licensed auctioneers. The auction featured over 850 cars...
  4. Lagos Assembly Set to Investigate Obasa Over Financial Mismanagement Claims

    Nigeria Lagos Assembly Set to Investigate Obasa Over Financial Mismanagement Claims

    The Lagos State House of Assembly plans to investigate former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial mismanagement following his impeachment. Despite his denial of the charges, the investigation will proceed according to constitutional procedures, potentially involving the...
  5. Another EFCC Officer Found Dead in Lagos After January Shooting Incident

    Nigeria Another EFCC Officer Found Dead in Lagos After January Shooting Incident

    An EFCC officer was found dead in Lagos under mysterious circumstances on Sunday. The officer’s identity was confirmed through an ID card found in his bag. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched an investigation into his death, which follows the killing of another officer...
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    Metro "We're sorry," South-East students beg EFCC over killing of operative in Anambra - PM News

    https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/01/25/were-sorry-south-east-students-beg-efcc-over-killing-of-operative-in-anambra/
  7. EFCC Staff Flees After Allegedly Stealing $30,000 from Kaduna Exhibit Room

    Nigeria EFCC Staff Flees After Allegedly Stealing $30,000 from Kaduna Exhibit Room

    A staff member of Nigeria’s EFCC has allegedly stolen $30,000 from the exhibit room in the Kaduna office, prompting a manhunt. The suspect, identified as Polycarp, fled during an audit. This incident adds to previous corruption scandals within the anti-graft agency, raising concerns about...
  8. Medical Association Denounces Link to EFCC Officer’s Murder Suspect

    Nigeria Medical Association Denounces Link to EFCC Officer’s Murder Suspect

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) denied claims linking Joshua Ikechukwu, accused of killing EFCC officer Aminu Salisu, to the medical profession. The NMA clarified that Ikechukwu is not a doctor or affiliated with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. They demanded retractions from...
  9. Bobrisky Reacts to EFCC’s Request for Sympathy, Slams the Commission for Mistreatment"

    Nigeria Bobrisky Reacts to EFCC’s Request for Sympathy, Slams the Commission for Mistreatment"

    Bobrisky has condemned the EFCC's request for public sympathy following the death of one of its officers in a raid in Anambra. He criticized the agency for being hypocritical, sharing his personal experiences of harassment and alleging mistreatment during a previous investigation. Bobrisky also...
  10. Internet Fraud Suspect Kills EFCC Officer in Anambra, Commission Reacts

    Nigeria Internet Fraud Suspect Kills EFCC Officer in Anambra, Commission Reacts

    The EFCC confirmed the killing of its officer, Aminu Salisu, during an operation in Anambra. The suspect, Joshua Ikechukwu, shot Salisu after refusing to comply with arrest orders. The EFCC has condemned the attack, highlighting the growing risks posed by internet fraudsters and pledging to...
  11. Naira Abuse Video: EFCC Invites Okoya Brothers for Interrogation

    Nigeria Naira Abuse Video: EFCC Invites Okoya Brothers for Interrogation

    EFCC has invited Subomi and Wahab Okoya for questioning over their involvement in a viral video allegedly showing them abusing the naira. The incident caused public outrage, and the police officer involved has been detained. The Okoya brothers' invitation for questioning is set for January 13...
  12. EFCC Detains 105, Including Four Chinese Nationals, in Abuja Over Alleged Internet Scam

    Nigeria EFCC Detains 105, Including Four Chinese Nationals, in Abuja Over Alleged Internet Scam

    The EFCC has arrested 105 suspects, including four Chinese nationals, over an alleged hotel review scam targeting Europe. Conducted in Abuja, the operation uncovered a sophisticated scheme involving 67 males and 38 females. The anti-graft agency pledges thorough investigations and prosecution to...
  13. EFCC Detains 10 Officers After Operational Items Go Missing

    Nigeria EFCC Detains 10 Officers After Operational Items Go Missing

    The EFCC has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of operational items. This move follows the dismissal of 27 officers involved in fraudulent activities. The commission is intensifying internal reforms to ensure accountability and eliminate corruption within...
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    Metro EFCC, DSS to fuel vehicles with N2bn - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/efcc-dss-to-fuel-vehicles-with-n2bn/
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    Metro Alleged terrorism financing: Court gives EFCC go-ahead to freeze 24 bank accounts - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/alleged-terrorism-financing-court-gives-efcc-go-ahead-to-freeze-24-bank-accounts-2/
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    Metro Alleged 52.9m fraud: Court gives EFCC go ahead to freeze 67 bank accounts - The Nation Newspaper

    https://thenationonlineng.net/alleged-52-9m-fraud-court-gives-efcc-go-ahead-to-freeze-67-bank-accounts/
  17. Delta Accountant-General Joy Enwa Detained in EFCC’s N1.3 Trillion Fraud Probe

    Nigeria Delta Accountant-General Joy Enwa Detained in EFCC’s N1.3 Trillion Fraud Probe

    The EFCC detained Joy Enwa, Delta State's Accountant-General, over an alleged N1.3 trillion fraud linked to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Enwa was questioned about the mismanagement of state funds under Okowa's administration, which includes the diversion of the 13% derivation fund meant for...
  18. Lagos Court Seizes Warehouse and Containers Linked to Former CBN Governor Emefiele

    Nigeria Lagos Court Seizes Warehouse and Containers Linked to Former CBN Governor Emefiele

    A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse and 54 steel containers linked to former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully argued that the assets were acquired with proceeds from illegal activities...
  19. [VIDEO] Kogi Governor Usman Ododo and Supporters Celebrate Yahaya Bello’s Release on Bail

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Kogi Governor Usman Ododo and Supporters Celebrate Yahaya Bello’s Release on Bail

    Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello was released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling bail conditions, including ₦500m. Surrounded by jubilant supporters, including current Governor Usman Ododo, Bello was welcomed back home. He faces 16 charges by EFCC, including conspiracy and breach of trust. All...
  20. EFCC Arrests Over 700 Suspects in Largest Single-Day Cybercrime Operation

    Nigeria EFCC Arrests Over 700 Suspects in Largest Single-Day Cybercrime Operation

    The EFCC's largest single-day operation led to the arrest of 792 suspected fraudsters involved in cryptocurrency and romance scams in Lagos. Foreign nationals, including Chinese, Filipino, and others, were training Nigerians to execute online fraud. Over 500 Nigerian SIM cards were recovered...
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