3 h. ago EFCC Arrests Former Plateau Speaker For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former legislators were arrested following claims by some concerned state citizens against them for allegedly violating the Money Laundering( Prevention and Prohibition) Act,  […]

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6 h. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors

By Philip Nwosu Dozens of Ghanaians on Tuesday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Roman Ridge, Accra, decrying alleged harassment, intimidation, and rights violations of Ghanaian nationals and investors in Nigeria by Nigerian security agencies. The demonstration, led by Ghanaian investment firm Jonah Capital and its local partners, comes amid escalating tensions […] The post Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A civil society organization, Lawyers Alert (LA) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the horrific killings of over 200 defenceless persons on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. President of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom, in a statement made available to the Sun condemned […] The post Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Director Over Alleged N13.8bn Ponzi Scheme

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, Precious Williams, for allegedly defrauding over 3,000 investors of N13.8 billion through an investment scheme. Williams was brought before Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on a 14-count charge bordering on […]

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63 h. ago Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

EFCC Port Harcourt has arraigned Precious Williams before S.I. Mark, Justice of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. read more Ponzi Scheme: EFCC arraigns Precious Williams for alleged N13.8b fraud

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69 h. ago Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects

Tribune Online Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Agunloye is standing trial on an amended seven-count charge bordering on forgery, disobeying presidential directive and gratification... Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Group seeks Oyo govt, EFCC intervention over alleged forgery

Tribune Online Group seeks Oyo govt, EFCC intervention over alleged forgery Femi Adelaja, National Convener of the forum, made the demand in a statement on Monday. Group seeks Oyo govt, EFCC intervention over alleged forgery Tribune Online

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3 d. ago SERAP Seeks Presidential Probe Of June 12 Annulment, Amendment Of Electoral Act

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel to investigate the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections and identify those responsible for the deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic rights. SERAP also urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]

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4 d. ago EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director, Innocent Mbagwu, over alleged money laundering to the tune of $12 million. The two top executives were brought before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, June 14, 2025, on […] The post EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, ED Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Free Speech: US, UK, Canadian Envoys, Others Express Concerns Over Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act

Heads of Mission of five countries in Nigeria have expressed worries over the delay in amending the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015, stressing that the law in its current state can be misused to suppress free speech and violate the fundamental right of citizens and undermine the county’s democracy. In a joint statement to celebrate the […]

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7 d. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 30 for ruling on the bail application filed by three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in the alleged over $1billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Fadila […] The post Alleged $1bn fraud: Detained CBEX operators know fate June 30 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest

Tribune Online Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest A group has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Alleged fraud: Lawyers, CSOs return to EFCC, demand Mele Kyari’s arrest Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigerian Advocacy Group releases indicting report on Chinese, Indian miners

The Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has launched a damning report exposing egregious human rights violations and environmental degradation of read more Nigerian Advocacy Group releases indicting report on Chinese, Indian miners

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 12 suspects into custody over alleged involvement in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna States. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja that three individuals were arrested in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, while nine others were detained […] The post EFCC Arrests 12 Suspects Over Internet Fraud In Akwa Ibom, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria

Tribune Online New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria A new report by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has exposed the human rights violations and environmental degradation of host communities by Chinese and indigenous mining companies in Nigeria. The report, titled “Mining Practices in Ezillo and Ikwo Communities of Ebonyi State: An Environmental Time Bomb,” was publicly unveiled at a global briefing jointly organised by the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Renevelyn Development Initiative […] New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC arraigns two Chinese for alleged illegal mineral resources deal in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, June 4, arraigned two suspected Chinese illegal miners, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge […] The post EFCC arraigns two Chinese for alleged illegal mineral resources deal in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC

Tribune Online Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the arrest of a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for claiming to stop investigation of alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud.  The anti-graft commission, in a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter), explained that Chukwukamma had allegedly ... Fake journalist arrested for claiming to stop probe into alleged $4.5bn PTF fraud — EFCC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a fake journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma, for alleged extortion, impersonation, and obtaining ₦2 million under false pretences. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Chukwukamma claimed to have connections to influence the investigation of an alleged $4.5 billion Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) fraud. “Chukwukamma, […] The post EFCC arrests fake journalist for extortion in $4.5bn PTF fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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