5 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception

Tribune Online Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, the Israeli military said. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack. Israel vowed a strong response to any threats, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two sides. The truce had ended a year-long conflict, […] Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Tribune Online

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5 d. ago EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri

Tribune Online EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri The statement further added that when the separate charges were read, the defendants pleaded not guilty. EFCC drags four to Court over alleged N50m fraud in Maiduguri Tribune Online

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7 d. ago N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances

Tribune Online N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances The Bauchi State chapter of the opposition Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called for a transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged ₦70bn fraud in Bauchi State, which led to the arrest of the Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). N70bn fraud: ZLP demands transparency, accountability in Bauchi finances Tribune Online

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7 d. ago N70bn fraud: Bauchi criticises EFCC, alleges political witch

The Bauchi State Government, on Thursday, described the arrest of its accountant general, Sirajo Jaja, for alleged N70bn fraud as a political witch-hunt and sensationalism by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement on Thursday, Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said the state’s anti-graft agency was already Read More

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8 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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9 d. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Shi Yang Xiong, a Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Xiong is a member of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on […] The post EFCC arraigns Chinese for alleged cyber terrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago EFCC seizes luxury items, arrests 21 for cyber fraud in Bauchi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi State. The commission’s Gombe Zonal Directorate carried out the operation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following credible intelligence on the suspects’ alleged involvement in cybercrime. According to a statement by the EFCC on Monday via X, the suspects were apprehended at Read More

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1 week ago Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo

The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State at the National Assembly, Sesi Whingan, has debunked rumours making the rounds of his involvement in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol from Badagry to the neighbouring countries of Ghana and Togo. This was contained in a press statement made available to our Read More

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1 week ago Alleged $968,000 Fraud: How fake US engineer duped me – Witness

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 13, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Nelson, […] The post Alleged $968,000 Fraud: How fake US engineer duped me – Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stop interfering in EFCC’s N700bn fraud probe, APC tells A’Ibom gov

The All Progressives Congress Media Network in Akwa Ibom State has urged Governor Umo Eno to refrain from interfering in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the alleged misappropriation of N700bn by former Governor Udom Emmanuel. Eno, while addressing a town hall meeting in Abak Local Government Area, dismissed as false and baseless Read More

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2 w. ago My Predecessor’s Reported N700bn Case With EFCC Fictitious, Says Gov Eno

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has defended his embattled predecessor and political godfather, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, on the N700 billion fraud allegation against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), saying his former boss had done nothing incriminating to warrant media hype. He described as false, and spurious the insinuations making […]

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3 w. ago Former Women Affairs minister questioned by EFCC over alleged ₦138m fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are questioning a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, over alleged read more Former Women Affairs minister questioned by EFCC over alleged ₦138m fraud

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3 w. ago Alleged Fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Name Not In Account Opening, Withdrawals – EFCC Witness

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday adjourned the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to today, Friday, March 7, 2025, for the continuation of trial. When the matter was called, the EFCC’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, called […]

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3 w. ago Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds. The alleged fraud amounts to N138,413,253.89, which was earmarked for the 2023 budget of the ministry. According to reports, the funds were diverted for personal use, […] The post Uju Kennedy Ohanenye In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N138m Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged Fraud: Bello’s Name Not Involved In Account Opening, Withdrawals, EFCC Witness Tells Court

The Federal High Court, in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to Friday, March 7, 2025, for continuation of trial. When the matter was called on Thursday, Counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, […]

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3 w. ago Alleged fraud: Court halts EFCC’s fraud case against Eezee Tee

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Court halts EFCC’s fraud case against Eezee Tee Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos has suspended the hearing of the fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as Eezee Tee, citing an ongoing administrative procedure. Alleged fraud: Court halts EFCC’s fraud case against Eezee Tee Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns six Kwara SUBEB officials for alleged N96m fraud

Tribune Online EFCC arraigns six Kwara SUBEB officials for alleged N96m fraud The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned six officials of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) before Justice Akanbi of the State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on charges of fraud. EFCC arraigns six Kwara SUBEB officials for alleged N96m fraud Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns woman for N15.2 million fraud as court convicts two for cybercrime in Borno

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, on Monday, arraigned one Fatima Muhammad. read more EFCC arraigns woman for N15.2 million fraud as court convicts two for cybercrime in Borno

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