Protesters Storm Abuja in Support of EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja witnessed a major protest on Monday as members of the National Interest Coalition marched across the city in solidarity with the federal government’s anti-corruption campaign and the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Led by Comrade Bashir Abdul, the demonstrators converged at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, after passing through the […]
FRSC, EFCC Partner to Combat Economic Crimes, Road Accidents
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have announced a new partnership to address economic crimes that contribute to road accidents in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for his significant achievements […]
APC Chieftain Says Tinubu Unfazed by Opposition Attacks on EFCC Probes
A prominent figure in the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has cautioned opposition politicians against politicising the ongoing financial investigations conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In an interview with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, the former legislator stated that the EFCC has a constitutional duty […]
EFCC Grants Tambuwal Bail Over ₦189 Billion Fraud Probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, following his interrogation over alleged fraudulent withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion during his tenure. Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, honored the EFCC’s invitation on Monday, arriving at the commission’s Abuja headquarters […]
EFCC Responds to ADC’s ‘Political Bulldog’ Accusation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected accusations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is a political tool of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, the EFCC addressed the ADC’s allegations that it is selectively prosecuting opposition figures […]
EFCC Working for APC- ADC Alleges
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of working as a political tool for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed in a statement posted on his X page, which was obtained by the Port City News. According to him, the […]
EFCC Refutes Harassment Claim After Operation at Majesty Estate, Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked claims of harassment following operations by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Commission that yielded the arrest of 37 suspected fraudsters. In a statement by the commission, operatives responding to distress call by residents of Majesty Estate, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, […]
EFCC Continues Recovery Efforts for CBEX Global Investment Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is still working to recover funds linked to the collapsed CBEX Global Investment scheme, a Ponzi scheme that left many investors stranded. The scheme, which collapsed in April, affected over 600,000 Nigerians who lost approximately N1.3 trillion. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that […]
NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Selling NIN, Cites Security Risks and Legal Consequences
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against selling or sharing their National Identification Number (NIN) and other personal details, warning that such actions pose serious security risks and could lead to severe consequences.This warning follows a disclosure by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which revealed a growing trend where young […]
EFCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Virtual Assets, Investment Fraud in Africa
…Warns crypto-enabled scams may outpace money laundering The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that virtual assets and investment fraud is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most dangerous criminal threats, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering. Olukoyede made the statement in Port Harcourt during […]
EFCC Exposes Massive Fraud at NNPCL, Pushes for Unexplained Wealth Law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered what its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, described as “mind-boggling” corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking at the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja on Wednesday, Olukoyede revealed that a recent probe into the oil and gas sector, including NNPCL […]
EFCC Arraigns Medical Doctor for Alleged Visa Fraud in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Port Harcourt-based Medical Doctor before a Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for Visa fraud.The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the EFCC arraigned Dr. Nekabari Nathan alongside his Global Horizons Academy Limited before Justice P. I Ajoku on a One-Count charge. Bordering […]