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EFCC returns recovered assets to Enugu Gov, Mba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, handed 14 recovered assets over to Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State. The Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, during the handing over ceremony held at the EFCC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday,…

EFCC and the war against Naira abuse

The war against Naira abuse by the Economic and Financial Crime commission (EFCC) seems selective but it is a good omen and stakeholders must rise to support the anti-corruption agency in its task. A few weeks ago two popular celebrities…

Hadi Sirika in EFCC custody over alleged N8bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00…

EFCC denies disobeying court order on Yahaya Bello

By Adeyanju Esther The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has denied disregarding court order by its failed attempt to arrest the former governor of Kogi state, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello. The EFCC, through its Acting Director of Public Affairs,…

EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00…

EFCC denies disobeying Court order on Yahaya Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied disobeying a court order concerning the botched arrest of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. In a press statement signed by the EFCC’s Acting Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,…

EFCC, experts warn Nigerians to guard data against cybercrimes

Economic and financial crimes operatives and cybersecurity experts have reiterated the importance of cybersecurity awareness among Nigerians to stem rising cyber attacks and the attendant distresses. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…

EFCC investigates 11 suspected oil thieves in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has begun investigation of 11 suspected oil thieves and one vessel, MT SAISNIL II, arrested by the Nigerian Navy. The spokesperson for the commission, Mr Dele Oyewole, confirmed this on Saturday…