Ahmed Abubakar, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, testified in court. He explained how defendants allegedly diverted funds from the Kogi state government house administration account. Abubakar appeared as the 17th prosecution witness before James Omotosho, the presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The session occurred on February…
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested Samha Inuwa, a prominent Kannywood actress, in Kano. The arrest occurred on February 3, 2026, following allegations of naira mutilation. Details of the Arrest The EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate acted swiftly after a video went viral on social media. The footage showed Inuwa using naira notes…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Victor Ekpong Thompson before Maureen Adaobi, a justice of the Federal High Court in Uyo. This event took place on January 29, 2026. Officials from the Uyo Zonal Directorate handled the case. Thompson faced allegations of defrauding American nationals. The commission presented an eight count charge against him….
Investigators from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission uncovered substantial evidence during the trial of Godwin Emefiele. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor faced charges related to procurement fraud. Authorities accused him of mishandling funds amounting to N1.2 billion. Background of the Case Prosecutors brought Emefiele to trial on 20 counts. They claimed he…
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory scheduled 10 new hearing dates. Justice Maryann Anenih presided over the case. She fixed the dates to conclude the trial of Godwin Emefiele. The former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor faced charges related to the naira redesign. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the accusations. The trial carried…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a stern warning to politicians and interest groups. These entities plan coordinated campaigns of calumny to discredit the Commission and its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC detects these efforts as attempts to undermine its anti-corruption mandate. The Warning Takes Shape EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale issues a strong…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that political office holders are using the agency to persecute him and members of his administration. The anti-graft agency described the claims as unfounded. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale made the clarification on Friday in Abuja. EFCC Insists on Independence…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has further remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and his wife, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Friday after hearing arguments from both the defence and the prosecution. The court said it would rule…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the Federal Government is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to target him. Wike reacted after the EFCC arraigned Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, on Wednesday. The commission accused Adamu of terrorism…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on money laundering charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The anti-graft agency will also arraign Malami’s son, Abubakar Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd, a firm linked to the former minister….
