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EFCC Recovers Over N500bn, Secures 7,000 Convictions in Two Years

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EFCC Recovers Over N500bn, Secures 7,000 Convictions in Two Years

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured more than 7,000 convictions and recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion within the last two years of his administration. The president made this known on Monday during the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, jointly organized by…

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Financial Crimes, News

BREAKING: Works Minister David Umahi Threatens Abuja–Lokoja Road Contractors With EFCC, ICPC Probe

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BREAKING: Works Minister David Umahi Threatens Abuja–Lokoja Road Contractors With EFCC, ICPC Probe

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued a stern warning to three construction firms handling critical sections of the Abuja–Lokoja highway, threatening to report them to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged poor performance. Umahi gave the warning on Saturday…

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News

EFCC Closing In: 18 Serving Governors Under Investigation, Says Chairman Olukoyede Drops Bombshell

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EFCC Closing In: 18 Serving Governors Under Investigation, Says Chairman Olukoyede Drops Bombshell

In a striking revelation that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that 18 sitting governors are currently under active investigation for alleged corruption and financial misappropriation. The revelation was made during a public sensitization campaign aimed at discouraging the abuse of…

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Financial Crimes

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kwara

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EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Kwara

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in coordinated sting operations in Ilorin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. They were rounded up at Asa Dam, Al-Hikmah University area and Gaa-Odota areas of Ilorin and in Ganmo and Amoyo areas…

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Crime Watch, Financial Crimes

EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Five Days in Custody

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EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Five Days in Custody

Martins Vincent Otse, the social media critic also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. Deji Adeyanju, his lawyer, confirmed his release on Wednesday evening via social media. “VDM released to us on bail. Special thanks to @DAPLawFirm especially the head of our firm @Marvin_Omorogbe. Thank…

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Activists and Activism

VeryDarkMan Yet To Be Told Why He’s Being Detained — Counsel

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VeryDarkMan Yet To Be Told Why He’s Being Detained — Counsel

The legal representatives of Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), have expressed concern over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) continued failure to formally communicate any charges against their client since his arrest on May 1, 2025. Zainab Otega, a member of VDM’s legal team, confirmed that her client was subjected to…

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Activists and Activism

At Last, EFCC Releases Statement on Arrest of Very Dark Man

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At Last, EFCC Releases Statement on Arrest of Very Dark Man

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has Tuesday morning made a statement on why the anti corruption agency took Martins Otse aka Very Dark Man into custody. According to a statement posted on the agency’s ‘x’ page, VDM was picked up after having spurned several invitations for him to appear at the commission for questioning…

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Court Orders Release of Aisha Achimugu From EFCC Custody Within 24 Hours

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Court Orders Release of Aisha Achimugu From EFCC Custody Within 24 Hours

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update…

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Justice and Judiciary

Wanted Suspected CBEX Promoter Submits Self To EFCC

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Wanted Suspected CBEX Promoter Submits Self To EFCC

One of the suspected promoters of the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, Adefowora Abiodun, who was recently declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, voluntarily surrendered himself to the anti-graft agency on Monday. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, in a ruling on Thursday last week, approved the…

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Financial Crimes

Eight Suspects Declared Wanted By EFCC Over Alleged CBEX Scam

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Eight Suspects Declared Wanted By EFCC Over Alleged CBEX Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight suspects, including four foreign nationals, wanted over alleged involvement in the Ponzi scheme platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The agency issued the public notice via its X handle in two batches of four suspects each on Friday. The first batch comprised four Nigerians – Adefowora…

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Financial Crimes