The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested eight suspects and seized six trucks in a crackdown on illegal mining along the Ilorin-Ogbomoso axis in Kwara and Oyo states. EFCC Targets Illegal Mineral Operations Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested eight persons on Saturday, February 20,…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 20 suspects for various electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026. The arrests occurred across multiple locations in the FCT. Additionally the commission recovered cash intended for vote buying. Arrests Across Multiple Areas The EFCC apprehended the suspects in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) of carrying out selective investigations. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, made the allegation on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV. ‘We Are Not Pronouncing Guilt’ Abdullahi said the party is…
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Osabohien Ologbosele and Hope Oghelemu, a married couple, along with two companies on February 16, 2026. They appeared before Ekerete Akpan, justice of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The companies included Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi concept Media Limited. Prosecutors filed an…
Authorities apprehended three men in Maiduguri after a video spread online. The clip showed the suspects using a ₦500 note to clean mucus from their noses. This act violated laws against currency abuse. Suspects Identified and Detained Adam Muhammad, Muhammad Muhammad and Bashir Musa faced arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Operatives from…
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…
