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EFCC Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse concerning what it described as “grave allegations of financial malfeasance,” over its repeated refusal to honour several invitations given to him. The anti-graft agency on Tuesday, stated that Otse was invited in connection with a series of petitions it received, all bordering […]
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EFCC Politics, Headlines
Monday, May 5th, 2025
By Rachael Omidiji The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrested popular rights activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM). Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the arrest was made following several petitions from individuals who had complaints against the activist. “We arrested him to […]
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EFCC Politics, Headlines
Friday, November 1st, 2024
By Ismail A viral video captures the dramatic moment Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was forcibly removed from a flight at Lagos airport on Thursday night. The incident occurred shortly after Bobrisky’s release from detention following his arrest at Seme border, attempting to flee the country amid a money laundering and bribery […]
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EFCC Politics, Corruption Politics, Headlines
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
EFCC declares oil mogul, Henry Akinduro, wanted for fraud By Enioluwa Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Henry Akinduro, wanted for fraud. According to a circular signed by the spokesman of the agency, Dele Oyewale, Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Sunday, October 13th, 2024

By Ikenna Ngere The Namibian government has sought support from Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance its efforts against corruption. In a recent statement, Namibia highlighted Nigeria’s pioneering role in Africa’s anti-corruption movement, indicating the desire to learn from […]
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EFCC Politics, Corruption Politics, General Politics, Governors, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Thursday, April 25th, 2024

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olu Olukoyede, has vowed to ensure investigations into the alleged N80.2 billion fraud case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Olukoyede, who made the attestation during a chat with journalists at the commission’s headquarters, said he would throw in the towel if Bello is […]
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EFCC Politics, General Politics, Headlines
Thursday, November 30th, 2023

From Tunde Omolehin, Sokoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised to sustain its tempo of rigorously pursuing economic and financial crime-related cases irrespective of who is involved. The Sokoto Zonal Commander of the commission, Aliyu Yunusa stated this at a one-day EFCC Civil Society Organisations engagement organised by the Commission on Thursday. […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
EFCC arraigns oil magnate for alleged N24.3m fraud By Matthew Ogune Abuja The Port Harcourt’s Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned an oil magnate, Azubuike Uzoma, before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for an alleged illegal dealing in […]
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EFCC Politics, Latest Politics
Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Suspended EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa By Richard Ogunsile The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been whisked away from the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja to an undisclosed private facility, Naija News learnt. It was gathered that the embattled suspended anti-graft agency boss was moved […]
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EFCC Politics, Headlines, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Powered By The nation’s number anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reportedly invited eight former ministers, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sources disclosed that the eight former minister were all invited for questioning over allegations bordering on corruption. The invitation letters, according to sources, requested […]