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EFCC Warns Nigerian Lawyers Over Foreign-Currency Fees

September 14, 2026

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has warned lawyers against charging clients in foreign currencies, saying those who demand fees in dollars or other foreign currencies risk prosecution. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

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EFCC, FBI Investigate Handling of U.S.-Funded HIV, TB Programme Funds in Nigeria

September 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are examining how funds allocated to U.S.-supported HIV and tuberculosis programmes were handled, following the cancellation of

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‘Deeply Embarrassed by the Timing’ : Tinubu Orders EFCC to Reverse Osun Account Freeze

August 6, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return to court and seek the lifting of the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government,

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EFCC Releases Peter for Nigeria, Mama Pee After Questioning Over Alleged Naira Abuse

July 16, 2026

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has confirmed the release of good governance activists Peter Akah, popularly known as Peter for Nigeria, and Precious Oruche, also known as Mama Pee, after they honoured

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami

July 15, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to

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Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Witnesses Say Ngige’s Ministry Took Over NSITF Procurement Functions

June 25, 2026

The prosecution in the alleged N2.26 billion fraud trial of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Wednesday advanced its case with witnesses testifying that the Federal Ministry of Labour

Yahaya Bello: Court Dismisses Bail Application In N110bn Fraud

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Court Dismisses Yahaya Bello’s Jurisdiction Challenge, Orders Continuation of N110.4bn Fraud Trial

June 16, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday dismissed an application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, challenging its jurisdiction to hear the N110.4 billion alleged

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Alleged N2bn Nigeria Air Fraud: EFCC Witness Links Sirika to Controversial 2023 Aircraft Unveiling

June 10, 2026

The trial of former Aviation Minister, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, over alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

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EFCC Warns Directors of Personal Liability as Still Earth Holdings Strengthens Compliance Framework

May 31, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned company directors and board members of increasing personal liability for failures in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance, as regulatory authorities intensify efforts

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EFCC, NSC Move to Strengthen Transparency in Sports Administration

May 30, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to prioritise regulatory compliance and financial accountability to safeguard the

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks on the Run

May 19, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, weeks after he was convicted over the diversion of billions of naira meant for critical power projects

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Akwa Ibom Doctors Suspend Strike After EFCC Chairman’s Apology Over UUTH Incident

May 19, 2026

The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State branch, has suspended its ongoing strike action following recent developments surrounding the alleged assault and harassment of medical personnel by operatives of the Economic and

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

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EFCC Chairman Apologises to UUTH Professor, NMA Over Uyo Hospital Incident

May 19, 2026

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be conveyed to Professor Eyo Ekpe and members of the Nigerian Medical Association following the

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Alleged N36m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos

May 15, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over

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EFCC Detains Energy Commission DG Mustapha Abdullahi Over Alleged N500bn Fraud Probe

May 14, 2026

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged financial crimes involving more

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NMA, EFCC Clash Over Alleged Assault of Doctors at UUTH

May 13, 2026

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are at odds over an incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, involving the alleged harassment

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $13m Linked to Achimugu, Firm

March 25, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Lagos socialite Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the

Court Orders EFCC To Produce Emefiele On November 8 Amidst Discrepancy

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Emefiele Trial: Witness Blames Cash Scarcity on Commercial Banks

February 12, 2026

A witness for Nigeria’s anti-graft agency told a federal court on Tuesday that some commercial banks hoarded newly redesigned naira notes during the cash crunch that followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s

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EFCC Returns ₦1.2bn Recovered from Construction Firm to Enugu State

January 22, 2026

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says it has handed over more than ₦1.2bn ($1.3m) recovered from a luxury construction company to the Enugu State government, following an investigation into an abandoned schools project. The

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Malami Trial: Judge Declares Zero Tolerance for Backdoor Lobbying

January 7, 2026

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday warned lawyers and litigants in the ongoing trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar

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Malami, Family to Spend Another Week in Custody as Court Defers Bail Ruling to Jan 7

January 2, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing and ruling on the bail applications filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son,

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EFCC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s Allegations of Political Witch Hunt

January 2, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the agency is being used by political opponents, particularly the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to

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Malami, Wife, Son Denied Bail, Remanded in Kuje Prison Till January 2

December 30, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar

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Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Malami, Wife, Son in Abuja

December 30, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe,

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EFCC, Malami’s Lawyers Trade Words Over Bail Order as Legal Tussle Deepens

December 25, 2025

A fresh legal dispute has erupted between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and lawyers to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, following the emergence of a court

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Asset Hunt Deepens as EFCC Links Universities, Hotels to Malami Family in Expanding Probe

December 25, 2025

Nigeria’s anti-graft drive against former top officials intensified this week as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) widened its investigation into ex-Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, uncovering what it

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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige Over Alleged ₦2.2bn Corruption Charge

December 12, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally arraigned former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, on fresh allegations of mismanaging public funds totalling ₦2.2 billion. The development marks

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Atiku Condemns EFCC’s ‘Political Witch-Hunt’ Against Malami

December 12, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign of descending into a politically motivated “witch-hunt,” warning that the fight against graft is losing credibility as it targets opposition figures while

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EFCC Unravels Alleged Arik – NG Eagle Money Trail, Former AMCON MD Kuru on the Spot

December 11, 2025

Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, as an EFCC witness on Monday narrated how funds, staff

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Sylva Appeals for Release of Detained Aides, Decries ‘Siege’ on Abuja Residence

December 1, 2025

Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a former governor of Bayelsa State known for his role in delivering the Petroleum Industry Act and spearheading the Presidential Amnesty Programme in

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EFCC Seeks CSOs’ Stronger Partnership In Fight Against Corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its call for increased collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria to combat economic and financial crimes effectively. In an interactive session held at the Benin Zonal Command of the Commission, Mr.

May 9, 2024

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EFCC Urges Youth To Shun Internet Fraud

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged youths nationwide to resist the allure of cybercrime. Speaking during a visit by students of ARWA Basic School, Abuja, to the EFCC headquarters, Olukoyede emphasized the

May 9, 2024

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NUPENG Defies Court Order, Continues Illegal Dues Collection At Dangote Refinery

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has been accused of disobeying a restraining court order, allowing a factional group to illegally collect dues and levies from tanker drivers at the Dangote refinery in Lagos. According

May 9, 2024

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EFCC Arrests BDC Operators As Naira trades For 1,416/$1

Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly descended on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Wuse Zone 4 market on Tuesday as the naira depreciated to N1,416 to a dollar. Witnesses narrated scenes of resistance, gunfire, and damaged EFCC

May 8, 2024

former Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Bridget Okafor

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Alleged N1.9bn Contract Fraud: EFCC Amends Charges, Re-arraigns Ex-Customs Boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a former Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Bridget Okafor before Justice Venchak .S. Gaba of the FCT Abuja High Court. Okafor alongside her Company Bridkass Investment Integrated Limited, is facing trial

May 1, 2024

Naira Depreciates Further To N1,419/$1 As EFCC Arrests BDC Operators

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Naira Depreciates Further To N1,419/$1 As EFCC Arrest BDC Operators

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday conducted a surprise raid on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja, arresting an unspecified number of traders as the naira further dips to N1,419/$1. This action

April 30, 2024

Minimum Wage: Labour To Reject N100,000 Proposal By Nigerian Govt As Negotiations Continues On Tuesday

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Why Minimum Wage May Not Be Less Than N100,000 – Analyst

Paul Alaje, chief economist at SPM Professionals, has stated that the new national minimum wage may not be less than N100,000. He made this statement in an interview in light of the May 1st Workers Day, where he discussed various economic policies

April 28, 2024

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Yahaya Bello: EFCC Confirms Receipt Of $760,000 Refund For Ex-Governor’s Children’s School Fees

The return of $760,000 that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello paid as advanced school fees for his children at the American International School, Abuja, has been validated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A representative for the EFCC, Dele

April 27, 2024

Court Dismisses Emefiele's Bid To Stop $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Case

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Emefiele Fraud: Court Adjourned Alleged Procurement Case Till June 24

The Federal Capital Territory high court postponed the trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, until June 24. Even though neither the prosecution nor the defendant were present, the prosecution requested the adjournment. I.D. Ahmed, Emefiele’s

April 25, 2024

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EFCC Files New Charges: How Emefiele Printed N684.5m With N18.9bn

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a new charge against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Emefiele is accused of disobeying the law with intent

April 24, 2024

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