4 h. ago OOPL Demands Apology, N3.5bn Over Invasion Of Premises By EFCC Operatives

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) on Wednesday, issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, as well as the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to tender separate public apologies over alleged illegal invasion of its premises. OOPL, which was invaded […]

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9 h. ago Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader

…detention a pure witch-hunt  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Deputy National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of the former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the […] The post Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had alleged that the Presidency is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on Tuesday the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described […] The post “Stop Misleading Nigerians, Tinubu Has No Grip On EFCC” — Lagos APC To Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sought the intervention of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede to establish which zonal command of the commission is authorised to operate in the state. In a Tuesday statement signed by its Assistant Secretary General, Comrade Olatunji Adejuwon, NANS noted […] The post NANS asks EFCC to provide clarity on jurisdiction of zonal offices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Tambuwal: Netizens Challenge EFCC On Okowa, Ganduje, Yahaya Bello

The recent arrest of former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial crime, has set the social media abuzz. Tambuwal was detained from Monday to Tuesday evening by EFCC when he honoured the anti-graft agency’s invite over suspicious cash withdrawal to the tune of N189bn […]

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29 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal On Bail, Blasts ADC For Politicising Anti

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal, who was detained on Monday after honouring the invitation of the EFCC over alleged fraudulent withdrawal of cash to the tune of N189 billion as Sokoto State governor was released on Tuesday. An EFCC source said Senator […]

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39 h. ago Taraba civil servants demand AG, finance commissioner’s sack over biometric irregularities

Tribune Online Taraba civil servants demand AG, finance commissioner’s sack over biometric irregularities They urged the governor to replace the duo with competent individuals who could repair the damage caused by the exercise and prevent a recurrence. Taraba civil servants demand AG, finance commissioner’s sack over biometric irregularities Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State has spoken against the recent arrest of former governor Aminu Tambuwal, linking it to political actors. Tambuwal, a serving senator, who governed Sokoto for eight years, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday and quizzed over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. Reacting […] The post Tambuwal’s arrest handiwork of political actors – Sokoto PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Ex Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn scandal

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at its Abuja corporate headquarters.  A credible source told Daily Sun in confidence that the former speaker of the House of Representatives was being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune […] The post Ex Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn scandal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Fundamental Rights Jurisprudence (8) Melrose VS EFCC – Landmark Judicial Endorsement

Tribune Online Fundamental Rights Jurisprudence (8) Melrose VS EFCC – Landmark Judicial Endorsement INTRODUCTION THIS is the concluding part of this article on the facts of the case of Melrose General Services v Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (2025) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1972) 1, being the decision of the Supreme Court, which established authoritatively the onus of proof in fundamental rights cases. This page has devoted unusual time […] Fundamental Rights Jurisprudence (8) Melrose VS EFCC – Landmark Judicial Endorsement Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Obasanjo threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of OOPL complex

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun state, has demanded apology from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as “invasion of private property” by its operatives. The Library equally threatened a legal action against the EFCC if it fails to justify the […] The post Obasanjo threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of OOPL complex appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago OOPL threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of complex

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, has demanded apology from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as “invasion of private property” by its operatives. The Library equally threatened a legal action against the EFCC if it fails to justify the impudent actions […] The post OOPL threatens legal action against EFCC over alleged illegal invasion of complex appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EFCC storms Obasanjo Library Hotel, arrests suspected internet fraudsters in midnight raid

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the read more EFCC storms Obasanjo Library Hotel, arrests suspected internet fraudsters in midnight raid

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3 d. ago EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, August 10, in a sting operation. Oyewale added that 18 […] The post EFCC nabs 93 internet fraud suspects in Abeokuta, recovers 18 vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lawyer sends SOS to AGF over continued detention of clients by EFCC

By Christopher Oji   An Abuja-based lawyer, Khadijah Bayern, has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over what she described as “double jeopardy” and intimidation following the re-arrest of her clients by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the same matter already being handled by the Nigeria Police Force. But in […] The post Lawyer sends SOS to AGF over continued detention of clients by EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Alleged False Publication: EFCC Chairman Demands Retraction, Apology

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has demanded a retraction and public apology from the online portal, Peoples Gazette, alleging that the EFCC “abducted the head of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Bayo Ojulari and forced him to resign at a secret rendezvous in Abuja”. The EFCC’s boss […]

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6 d. ago Many abandoned estates funded by corrupt civil servants —EFCC

Tribune Online Many abandoned estates funded by corrupt civil servants —EFCC •Says “We will beam our searchlight on real estates to curb corruption” THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that many abandoned estates in the country were funded by civil servants through stolen public funds, just as it added that it would carry out thorough investigation into the real estate sector as part […] Many abandoned estates funded by corrupt civil servants —EFCC Tribune Online

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6 d. ago A’Court reinstates EFCC’s seizure of Yahaya Bello’s properties

By Lukman Olabiyi The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reinstated the interim forfeiture order granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over 14 properties allegedly linked to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, reversing an earlier decision by the Federal High Court that struck out the case. In a unanimous judgment delivered […] The post A’Court reinstates EFCC’s seizure of Yahaya Bello’s properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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