6 h. ago “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing social media activist VeryDarkMan, has shared an update after his client’s release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. VeryDarkMan was detained by the anti-graft agency for five days before being granted bail. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Adeyanju expressed […] The post “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

…as judge admits FCT court judgment over EFCC objection The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Kogi State read more Yahaya Bello: No payment from Kogi Govt to American International School, EFCC witness tells court

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9 h. ago No Transfer Of Fees From Kogi Gov’t, LGAs To America School Account, Says EFCC Witness

The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of the […]

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23 h. ago EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee

By Lukman Olabiyi In a dramatic development in the case involving gospel music executive, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, aka EeZeeTee, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations linking him to the misappropriation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s earnings. Instead, the EFCC has filed fresh charges focusing on regulatory violations relating to foreign exchange […] The post EFCC drops Chinwo’s name in amended charges against EeZeeTee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Comedian AY Reacts To EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged Naira Abuse

Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly called AY has reacted to his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged Naira abuse. AY confirmed via a statement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, that he was questioned by the EFCC on Monday, May 5, in connection with the public spraying of […]

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3 d. ago Budgit Seeks Stronger Ties With EFCC On Monitoring Of Capital Budget Implementation

Budgit has sought enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the area of federal and State governments’ budget implementation monitoring. The request was made on Friday, May 2, 2025, when Yahyala Kwaga, Group Head, Research and Policy Advisory, Open Government Partnership and Institutional Partnership (OGIP) led top officials of the organisation […]

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3 d. ago EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports claiming it arrested social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions. The widely circulated report, attributed to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, claimed the commission took the activist into custody following complaints from […] The post EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BudgIT seeks deeper collaboration with EFCC to monitor federal, state budgets

BudgIT has called for enhanced collaboration with the EFCC to improve the monitoring and implementation of capital projects. read more BudgIT seeks deeper collaboration with EFCC to monitor federal, state budgets

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4 d. ago UPDATED: I am not in EFCC detention, I served my country and God – Mele Kyari

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has strongly denied media reports claiming he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He declared, “I served not only my country but also God.” In a statement shared with […] The post UPDATED: I am not in EFCC detention, I served my country and God – Mele Kyari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Workers Day: Forum Urges Kogi Govt To Prioritise Infrastructure, Welfare

  The Kogi State Accountability Platform has urged the state government to expand its pro-labour policies by investing in critical infrastructure that directly affects the daily lives of workers and citizens alike, so as to improve their living standards. In a statement to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, the forum chairman, Hamza Aliyu, noted that […]

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7 d. ago Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu From EFCC Custody

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to within 24 hours, release from its detention facility, a business woman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu. The order, delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, emphasized the primacy of due process and the fundamental rights of the accused amid ongoing investigations […]

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8 d. ago Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant businesswoman Aisha read more Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

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9 d. ago Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has identified poor compliance with best practices, rules, and regulations in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as a major driver of corruption in Nigeria. He made this remark on Tuesday while addressing a delegation from the National Agency for […] The post Poor compliance drives corruption in government, says EFCC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Ademu Adaji, has lambasted the Kogi State government for the decay in public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass on April 27 at Saint Boniface Cathedral, […] The post Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Easter: EFCC Chairman Tasks Christians On Rededication To Anti

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has rejoiced with Christians across the country on the occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, charging them to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of zero corruption. Olukoyede, according to […]

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3 w. ago “It Was Like Film Trick” – Oyedepo’s Daughter Describes How Her Father Miraculously Escaped Assassins

Love Ogah, the daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has shared a chilling account from her secondary school years, recalling an assassination attempt on her father. During a recent sermon, which went viral on X on Wednesday, Ogah narrated how a group of assassins stormed their home, openly stating their […] The post “It Was Like Film Trick” – Oyedepo’s Daughter Describes How Her Father Miraculously Escaped Assassins appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Oyedepo’s daughter recalls assassination attempt on her father

The daughter of renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has revealed a shocking account of an assassination attempt on her father during her secondary school years. Speaking during a recent sermon, Ogah recounted how a group of hired assassins stormed their home with the intent to Read More

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3 w. ago EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters With Pants, Charms In Niger

In a swift move to check the influx of internet fraudsters to Niger State, the Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna the state capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that they were arrested with charms and pants of women with […]

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3 w. ago We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into the alleged N1.3tn stolen through a digital investment platform, Crypto Bank Exchange. EFCC assured Nigerians that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with International Criminal Police Organisation and other international partners are currently investigating the incident. Recall that many Nigerians lamented over sudden crash of the ponzi […] The post We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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