87 m. ago NOA, Foundation Call For Genotype Testing To Curb Sickle Cell In Nigeria

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in partnership with the Maidunama Sickle Cell Foundation, has launched a public awareness campaign, urging citizens to prioritise genotype testing before marriage in a nationwide effort to combat the growing burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria. The awareness road walk, themed “Know Your Genotype,” held in Abuja and attracted […]

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8 h. ago Choose peace over violence in ongoing LG election in Lagos – POCACOV

By Christopher Oji As Lagosians have started casting their votes in the on going Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) elections, Lagos State Chairman of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), Moses Oladimeji, has appealed to voters across the state to choose peace, not violence. He said that:”No vote is […] The post Choose peace over violence in ongoing LG election in Lagos – POCACOV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Citizen Emenike And Steve Osuji’s Campaign Of Calumny Against The EFCC

Steve Osuji’s “EFCC’s Alarming Impunity” and trumped- up ” charges” against the Commission and its Executive Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, leaves so much to be desired. Reading through the poorly- researched piece by a former Editor clearly showed a hard struggle to assemble a tissue of lies that fell flat in the face of glaring […]

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12 h. ago Unexplained Wealth Bill: Fighting Corruption Or Missing The Point?

Last week, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made another passionate appeal to the National Assembly to pass the unexplained wealth bill. For over a year now, he has been begging our lawmakers to criminalise unexplained wealth, and frankly, I don’t blame him. I am 100 percent in support of the bill. We have too many overnight […]

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28 h. ago Customs hands over 25 containers of illicit drugs, expired food worth N9.2bn to NAFDAC

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, on Friday, handed over 25 seized containers laden with unregistered and prohibited products to officers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The containers contained illicit drugs and expired food imported into Apapa Port and were all seized with a […] The post Customs hands over 25 containers of illicit drugs, expired food worth N9.2bn to NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NOA, EFCC Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Cyber, Financial Crimes

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at curbing cybercrime and promoting financial responsibility among Nigerians. The partnership was announced by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate African Union Anti-Corruption […]

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32 h. ago EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Gombe State, to join the Commission’s fight against growing trend of investment fraud, ponzi schemes, and virtual asset-related scams. The appeal was made by the Gombe Zonal Director of the EFCC, Mr Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, who spoke […] The post EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Politicians are using cryptocurrency to hide stolen money, says EFCC chair

The head of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says corrupt politicians are now using cryptocurrencies and other digital money to hide stolen read more Politicians are using cryptocurrency to hide stolen money, says EFCC chair

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46 h. ago EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria

From Shafa’atu Suleiman The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that digital investment scams and the misuse of virtual assets are rapidly emerging as the most dangerous financial crimes in Nigeria, with the potential to surpass traditional money laundering in scale and impact. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, gave the […] The post EFCC raises alarm over rising digital investment scams in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago APC chairmanship: My campaign posters work of mischief makers — Yahaya Bello

Tribune Online APC chairmanship: My campaign posters work of mischief makers — Yahaya Bello "We, therefore, state categorically that no one has been authorised, either directly or indirectly, to print, much less paste any poster on behalf of former Governor Yahaya Bello. APC chairmanship: My campaign posters work of mischief makers — Yahaya Bello Tribune Online

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49 h. ago EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Mohammed Gobir, who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gobir’s conviction followed a prolonged trial that began after his arrest on […] The post EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago EFCC Files $443,371 Theft Charge Against Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count theft charge against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. The EFCC is accusing Onyedikachukwu of allegedly stealing $443,371 from Chinwo and another gospel artist, Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay. Onyedikachukwu […]

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53 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 […] The post $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago EFCC Alerts Nigerians On Rising Virtual Asset, Investment Scams

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, raised alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa. He warned that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. Olukoyede gave the warning in his address at a public lecture marking the […]

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55 h. ago EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams

Tribune Online EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa, warning that fraudsters are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to exploit unsuspecting investors. EFCC warns Nigerians on rising virtual asset, investment scams Tribune Online

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55 h. ago We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss

Says fraudulent politicians hiding stolen funds in cryptocurrencies From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, July 10, assured Nigerians that the Commission would not abandon any corruption case, no matter how complex or high-profile it may be. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on […] The post We’ll pursue all corruption cases to logical conclusion – EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago EFCC Plans Cybercrime Academy To Rehabilitate Convicted Nigerians

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy to rehabilitate convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills and supporting them with monthly stipends during their reintegration into society. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. According […]

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59 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Going For Victory Against Botswana — Super Falcons Coach Assures

Ahead of Thursday clash with Botswana Women, Super Falcons manager, Justine Madugu has assured that his team will secure complete three points in the ongoing Women Africa Nations Cup in Morocco. Recall that Coach Madugu’s side started their campaign with 3-0 victory over Tunisia on Sunday. Asisat Oshoala, Omorinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo were on […] The post WAFCON: We’re Going For Victory Against Botswana — Super Falcons Coach Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations: Super Falcons pounce on Botswana

Group leader, Nigeria will fancy its chances of scooping the three points against Botswana in Casablanca today, in the second match of the determined campaign to win a 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title. The Super Falcons wasted little sweat in dispatching Tunisia’s senior girls 3-0 in their first match of the campaign, and […] The post 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations: Super Falcons pounce on Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Property Dispute: Developer Denies Receiving EFCC’s Letter Over N102m Draft

The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Homes Limited, a property firm, Olukayode Olusanya, has denied ever receiving a letter from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dated September 13, 2023, inviting him to collect a bank draft of N102m from the commission. Olusanya, while being cross-examined by the EFCC counsel, Mr. E.S. Okondu, before […]

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