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EFCC Boss Raises The Alarm About Foreign Fraud Syndicates Forming Cells In Nigerian Cities

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised the alarm about the presence of organised foreign fraud syndicates who are establishing cells in Nigerian cities and recruiting young Nigerians into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency

February 26, 2025

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First Bank Loan Controversy: Ex-GMD, Onasanya, Shows Up In Court To Clear Name

Former Group Managing Director of First Bank, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, made an appearance before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday in a bold attempt to clear his name and show his innocence over a lingering loan

February 14, 2025

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EFCC’s Troubles And The Army’s Resurgence

Two major social evils threaten Nigeria’s stability, security, and economic progress: rampant insecurity fueled by terrorism and widespread corruption, particularly among high-profile politicians and the so-called Yahoo Yahoo fraudsters. To combat these twin challenges, Nigeria relies on two key institutions: the armed

January 30, 2025

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EFCC Nabs Five Katsina Internal Revenue Officials For Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

Five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Command over alleged diversion of N1.294 billion belonging to the Katsina State Government. According to a statement

January 13, 2025

Opinion

Governors’ Move Against EFCC And The Question of Genuine Intention

What is confusing is that the governors who filed the suit against the EFCC represent a geographically diverse group of states across Nigeria. The states involved in the consolidated suit include Kogi and Nasarawa from the North Central; Kebbi, Katsina, and Sokoto

October 26, 2024

Opinion

Calls To Scrap EFCC And ICPC: Any Justification?

Calls for scrapping of the EFCC and ICPC have emerged from various quarters, particularly among state governments and legal experts. The past and current calls to scrap or overhaul the EFCC and ICPC are due to the aforementioned concerns about their effectiveness

October 26, 2024

Opinion

As Governors Move Against EFCC, ICPC

Early in the week, news emerged that Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, had suspended the Attorney General of the State, Fidelis Mnyim, for joining a court action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), without the governor’s approval. On Tuesday, October

October 25, 2024

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Urban Radio Invasion: EFCC Acted Like Despotic Govt – Guild Of Public Affairs Analysts

The Guild of Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria (GPAAN), Enugu State Chapter, has condemned an alleged invasion of Urban Radio, Enugu, and the arrest of Presenter Favour Ekoh. It was alleged that operatives of the EFCC went to the radio station on

October 16, 2024

Opinion

EFCC’s Urban Radio Arrest Raises Press Freedom And Procedural Integrity Concerns

By Tony Onyima The press statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today regarding the arrest of Favour Ekoh at Urban Radio, 94.5 FM, Enugu, raises concerns about procedural propriety, press freedom, and the balance between law enforcement and

October 16, 2024

Olukoyede Probes Bobrisky’s N15m Bribery Allegations Against EFCC Officers

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Olukoyede Orders Probe Of Bobrisky’s N15m Bribery Allegations Against EFCC Officers

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into bribery allegations made against some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky recently finished serving his prison terms

September 24, 2024

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EFCC News - Page 4

EFCC Boss Raises The Alarm About Foreign Fraud Syndicates Forming Cells In Nigerian Cities

First Bank Loan Controversy: Ex-GMD, Onasanya, Shows Up In Court To Clear Name

EFCC’s Troubles And The Army’s Resurgence

EFCC Nabs Five Katsina Internal Revenue Officials For Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

Governors’ Move Against EFCC And The Question of Genuine Intention

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As Governors Move Against EFCC, ICPC

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