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FG demands dismissal of suit against EFCC, NFIU
The Federal Government has urged Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 19 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing anti-corruption agencies in the country. In a preliminary objection dated October 17, 2024 and filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, through a team of […]
Oil magnate sues EFCC for unlawfully declaring him wanted
Chairman/CEO of Global Signature Hotel and Total Grace Group Limited, Dr. Henry Mobolaji Akinduro, has filed a N5 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly declaring him wanted unlawfully. In the suit filed yesterday at the Federal High Court, Lagos, Akinduro submitted that the EFCC declared him wanted without any […]
Okpebholo alleges looting, seeks EFCC probe of Edo officials
The Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, called on banks to halt the granting of loans to the state government during the transition period. He also raised concerns over the alleged looting of government funds and properties by officials of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on […]
Two decades after inception, EFCC faces govs’ legal battle
Sixteen state governments have a consolidated suit before the Supreme Court challenging the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ahead of the hearing of the suit October 22, WALE AKINSELURE writes on prayers of the case, the history of the EFCC and the overtime battles of the commission with the powers-that-be Just like […]
EFCC arrests 44 suspected internet fraudsters Enugu, Anambra
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various locations across Enugu and Anambra States. Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, disclosed this information in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the arrests took place on 28 and […]
N110.4bn ‘fraud’: Court issues public summons against Yahaya Bello
An FCT High Court has issued a public summons against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over a fresh 16-count charge of fraud against him. Justice Maryanne Aninih on Thursday issued the order for Bello to appear on October 24 for his arraignment alongside two other defendants. Justice Anenih ordered the EFCC to […]
EFCC warns skit makers against unauthorised use of paraphernalia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a warning to skit makers who use the Commission’s official paraphernalia without permission. This comes after an old video titled ‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ started making the rounds again on social media. In a statement on its official X handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed […]
How Yahaya Bello escaped EFCC arrest – Operatives
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello reportedly evaded arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, with the assistance of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The EFCC had laid siege to the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in an attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted over an alleged N80.2bn […]
Olukoyede to lawyers: avoid unprofessional conducts
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede has urged defence counsel handling the commission’s cases to abide by the ethics of their profession. Olukoyede spoke through the Ibadan Zonal Director, Hauwa Ringim, an Assistant Commander of the EFCC, when the Executive Committee of the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led […]
EFCC arrests 56 suspected Yahoo-yahoo boys in Kwara
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said they arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, said: “The arrests were carried out between Tuesday, September 3 and 4, 2024, at […]