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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Finally Honors EFCC Invitation

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally honored the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being declared wanted. Bello, who had previously evaded arrest, made an appearance today at the EFCC Headquarters, accompanied by several high-profile Nigerians.   The ex-governor’s decision to respond to the EFCC’s call comes after […]

Politics

Campaign funds: Probe Peter Obi, Yesufu, Afenifere – LP Urges EFCC, NSA

The National Working Committee of the Labour Party, LP, has urged the National Security Adviser, NSA, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and leaders of Afenifere over alleged misappropriation of funds from the 2023 presidential campaign.   The party’s […]

Crime

EFCC Arrests 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abia

In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, Abia State.   The arrests were made on Friday, August 30, 2024, at various locations across Umudike, following actionable intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet fraud. […]

Crime

EFCC Detains 35-Year-Old Abuja Billionaire Over Internet Fraud, Confiscates Luxury Properties and Vehicles

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained billionaire Hyginus Nkwocha for his alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering activities in Abuja.   In a statement released on Thursday, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-corruption agency, stated that 35-year-old Nkwocha was apprehended at Ever-Green Estate in the Lugbe area of Abuja on […]

Crime

EFCC Labels Yahaya Bello Fugitive, Orders Immediate Arrest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has labeled former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fugitive and issued orders for his immediate arrest.   This action follows multiple unsuccessful attempts to apprehend him, with his current location still unknown.   According to EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale, Bello faces charges of money laundering, breach of […]

Crime

FBI, EFCC Apprehend Two Lagosians for $1 Million Theft from Jamaican Government

The Jamaican anti-graft agency reported that the investigation into the cybersecurity breach is still in progress.   Two Nigerians have been detained in Lagos for allegedly defrauding the Jamaican government of one million dollars.   The operation was conducted by the country’s Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), […]

Crime

EFCC Officer Takes Own Life in Abuja

An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.   The deceased, a member of Course 5, was known for his diligence, efficiency, and unassuming nature.   A source at the commission’s headquarters said, “The deceased was a diligent and efficient officer, […]

Crime

117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Lagos Hotel by EFCC Operatives

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.   The arrests were made in the early hours of Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Regional Hotel, Iyana-Ishasi, following verified intelligence about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.   According to EFCC […]