The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerian men to the United States over allegations of sexually extorting teenage boys in separate cases that investigators say ended in the deaths of two minors. The EFCC said Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle were […]
The Federal Government has launched an emergency intervention to tackle rising cooking gas prices, bringing together the EFCC, DSS, Police, regulators, and industry stakeholders to curb LPG hoarding, diversion, and market manipulation. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the move aims to improve gas supply, […]
The multi-billion naira Nigeria Air project was allegedly nothing more than a carefully scripted three-day theatrical performance. At the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Christopher Odofin, exposed the bizarre mechanics behind the controversial “launch” of Nigeria’s defunct national carrier by […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering in the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ruled that Valiente Jet Limited, owned by […]
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged diversion of public funds, abuse of office, and criminal conspiracy. The development follows a court-issued arrest warrant after the former minister and a ministry permanent secretary reportedly failed […]
The federal government has tightened its grip on high-value real estate allegedly tied to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted an interim forfeiture order for nine choice properties suspected to be […]
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai spent Monday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after honoring an invitation over alleged financial improprieties during his time in office (2015–2023). Sources say the questioning is ongoing, with a possible release or further action depending on investigators’ findings. The […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Kannywood star Samha Inuwa after a viral video showed her allegedly using Nigerian currency notes inappropriately. The incident, which sparked outrage across social media, captured Inuwa cleaning mucus from her nose with Naira notes. The EFCC’s Kano Zonal […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered massive lapses within Nigeria’s financial system, revealing how banks and fintech companies allegedly enabled fraudulent investment and airline discount schemes that have cost victims a staggering ₦18.74 billion. The revelation was made in Abuja on Thursday, January 22, 2026, by the […]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned ₦1.234 billion to the Enugu State Government, following investigations into an alleged contract breach involving Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited. The funds were officially handed over on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, reaffirming the EFCC’s […]
