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EFCC Detains Cubana Chief Priest Ahead of Currency Misuse Arraignment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, ahead of his arraignment scheduled for today at the Federal High Court in Lagos. He faces charges related to the alleged misuse of the nation’s currency, a violation of the Central Bank Act of 2007. According to EFCC […]
N585m fraud: N30bn recovered by EFCC not mine – Betta Edu
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, has rebutted claims that the N30 billion recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is linked to her. President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu on January 8 amidst allegations of N585.2 million fraud, directing the EFCC to thoroughly investigate the financial transactions involving her ministry. The […]
Court remands Emefiele in EFCC custody
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos. This decision followed Emefiele’s arraignment on charges of alleged abuse of office. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to 23-count charges, […]
Bobrisky likely to spend Eid-il-Fitri in custody
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Olarewaju Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, is most likely to spend the Eid-il-Fitri break in custody. The Nation reported that Bobrisky was arrested on April 3 and convicted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday, April 5, 2024, after pleading guilty to the charges of naira abuse levelled against […]
BREAKING: EFCC To Arraign CBN Ex-Governor Emefiele In Lagos Monday
The Economic and Finnacial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will arraign embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele at the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos for alleged abuse of office over allocation of billions of United States dollars. Emefiele, alongside his co-defendant, one Henry Isioma Omole, will be arraigned on 26-count before Justice Rahman […]
EFCC to Charge Bobrisky with Money Laundering Offenses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to bring charges against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering. The accusations against Bobrisky, a figure known for his controversial cross-dressing persona, revolve around multiple instances of purported currency tampering and misuse. According to […]
Bobrisky fails to meet EFCC bail conditions, remains in custody
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was reported that the Lagos State Command of the EFCC on Wednesday, detained Bobrisky over the abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail […]
EFCC arraigns Binance chiefs Thursday, gets arrest warrant
EFCC to Prosecute Binance and Executives Over Alleged Money Laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Binance Holdings Limited and two of its senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, for their alleged involvement in a $35,400,000 money laundering case. Despite Anjarwalla’s recent escape from custody and fleeing Nigeria, the […]
NAPS petitions EFCC over intervention fund
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has staged a protest against the alleged misappropriation of over N20 billion in intervention funds earmarked for the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria. Led by their President, Muniru Opeyemi, the protesters marched to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Ministry of Industry, Trade, […]
Alleged N3bn Fraud: EFCC Rearraigns Ex-Benue Gov, Suswam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged N3 billion fraud. Suswam was re-arraigned on EFCC’s amended charges of 2020 alongside former Commissioner for Finance in Benue, Omadachi Oklobia on 11-count charges bordering on theft, criminal breach of […]