44 h. ago EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with $578,000. Sunday was apprehended, after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. He initially declared $279,000 but a search revealed an additional $299,000 hidden in various packages. Authorities also found €100 and […] The post EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG confirms arrest of two Interpol’s suspects in Lagos, Abuja

The Federal Government has confirmed the recent arrest of two individuals in Abuja and Lagos, both of whom were on Interpol’s red list. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement during the 5th edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Tunji-Ojo highlighted that these arrests mark a change in Read More

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4 d. ago QNET Condemns Brand Misuse, Denies Involvement In EFCC Fraud Investigation

QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company, has strongly condemned the misuse of its brand by fraudulent actors following the recent arrest of 28 individuals by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Minna, Niger state. The company firmly denies any involvement in the alleged Ponzi scheme linked to these individuals and reiterates […]

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7 d. ago EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 21 internet fraud suspects in Bauchi State. The suspects were apprehended over the weekend at Kaure New Government Reservation Area, GRA, Bauchi and Awala, Maiduguri road. In a statement shared via its Facebook page on Monday, EFCC disclosed that investigations are ongoing and the suspects […] The post EFCC Apprehends 21 Suspects Over Alleged Internet Fraud In Bauchi, Recovers Valuable Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has categorically denied any involvement in corruption allegations currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The probe centres on the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Andrew Torhile Uchi, who […] The post OSGF denies involvement in corruption allegations, backs EFCC probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago OSGF Distances Self From Bribery Allegations, Seeks Fair Investigation

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from ongoing corruption allegations involving the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi. Uchi is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged misconduct including bribery […]

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1 week ago Naira redesign: Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – Witness

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the naira redesign approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and implemented his own version. Eneanya, an EFCC investigator who testified as Principal Witness 7, Read More

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2 w. ago EFCC, France collaborate on cyber investigations, asset tracking

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the French government have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in asset tracking, cybercrime investigations, and security training. This commitment was made on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, when Lieutenant General Regis Colombet, Director of Security and Defence Cooperation at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, paid Read More

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3 w. ago NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs

Brigadier General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced the arrest of a suspected drug kingpin who had been evading capture for 17 years. The suspect was apprehended in Lagos with illicit substances valued at N1.4 billion. Marwa described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the fight against […] The post NDLEA Apprehends Drug Baron In Lagos, Recovers N1.4bn Worth Of Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23-year-old Gbolahan Adebayo for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death. The incident is said to have occurred on 21 February 2025. On Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the occurrence to journalists, stating that the suspect committed the act at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Ijedodo, […] The post Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos Police Arrest, Detain Man For Allegedly Stabbing Uber Driver

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested and detained a suspect accused of stabbing an Uber driver. The command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen in a statement on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the incident happened over the weekend, at Ile-Zik in the Agege area of the state. He said: “An Uber […] The post Lagos Police Arrest, Detain Man For Allegedly Stabbing Uber Driver appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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