51 m. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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1 hour ago No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, has told the Federal High Court that neither Kogi State Government or any of its Local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The witness further said […] The post No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), denied any involvement in the violence and destruction during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos State. Speaking via a video played during his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, May 8, Kanu distanced […] The post “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 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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14 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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14 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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28 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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38 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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43 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public Against Police, Behind Formation Of ESN – Witness Tells Court

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, heard how leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, admitted operating an illegal radio station and inciting members of the public to attack police officers. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the revelation was part of the testimony of a witness, an official of the Department […] The post Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public Against Police, Behind Formation Of ESN – Witness Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed on a dramatic note with a ban placed on Favour Kanu, the wife of his younger brother, Prince Fineboy Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions for streaming the proceedings of the […] The post Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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8 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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9 d. ago EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun investigating 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a “Yahoo” training school, known as Hustle Kingdom (HK), in Benin City. The EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced on Tuesday that the suspects were […] The post EFCC investigates 30 arrested at Hustle Kingdom fraud school appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reiterated in court on Tuesday, that his campaign for self-determination is not terrorism but a lawful exercise of his rights. During the proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a statement he made to the Department of State Services (DSS) on October 15, 2015, […] The post Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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