Diezani Alison-Madueke Challenges EFCC’s Forfeiture Orders, Demands Return of Seized Assets

Diezani Alison-Madueke Seeks Court Intervention to Reclaim Seized Assets Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to direct the retrieval of her seized properties from their current owners. The embattled former minister, through her legal counsel, […]

Man Arraigned for Alleged $3,500 Online Fraud by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Abdullahi Mukit for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims of $3,500 through online scams. The arraignment took place at the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday, where Mukit faced two charges: possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money under false pretenses. Mukit pleaded not guilty to the charges […]

Kwara Transparency Group Demands Probe into Alleged N14.2 Billion Fraud

The Kwara Transparency and Accountability Initiative (KTAI) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate alleged financial mismanagement by two key officials in Kwara State. Dr. AbdulWasiu Tejidini, head of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), and Baba Okanla, Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), are accused […]

EFCC arrests Edo’s accountant general and two other individuals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Julius Anelu, the Accountant General of Edo State, along with two other government officials as the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State comes to a close. According to reports, the officials who were arrested were detained for allegedly making large withdrawals from the State’s […]

EFCC recovered over N248bn Crime Proceeds in One Year

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant achievement, reporting the recovery of over N248 billion within the past year. This information was revealed by Wilson Uwajaren, the Director of Public Affairs for the Commission, during a press briefing on Thursday, where he provided an overview of the agency’s recent accomplishments in […]

Sanwo-Olu Brings Legal Action Against the EFCC?

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has refuted reports that his administration sued the EFCC to stop a planned prosecution after he left office. In a statement, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro clarified that the EFCC is not looking into the governor. According to a previous report, Governor Sanwo-Olu has sued the […]