Tag Archives: EFCC
EFCC Fails to Produce Emefiele in Court as Judge Again Orders Release
A high court sitting in Abuja has again ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from its custody. Olukayode Adeniyi, the presiding judge, on Monday, ordered
Court Orders EFCC To Release Emefiele Immediately Or Bring Him To Court November 6
Justice Adegbola Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, has ordered the unconditional and immediate release of the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Adeniyi made the order after Emefiele filed a Motion
BREAKING: EFCC Chairman bans Night Raids by Operatives
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has ordered that sting operations at night be stopped in all the commission’s commands. Olukoyede gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, in reaction to the arrest of 69
UPDATE: EFCC Grills Emefiele Over Alleged $15b Foreign Debts, New Currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday began a probe of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, with alleged $15 billion foreign debts topping the investigation. Emefiele will also account for how the
DSS Releases Former EFCC Chairman Bawa After Four Months In Detention
Abdulrasheed Bawa, former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS). It was gathered that Bawa was released a few minutes before 10pm on Wednesday. Sources privy to
BREAKING: Senate Confirms Olukoyede, Shehu, Hammajoda Appointments
The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Halima Shehu and Muhammd Hammajoda. President Bola Tinubu had nominated Olukoyede as the chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Shehu as the national coordinator, National Social Investment Programme Agency, and
Protesters kick Against Confirmation of Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman
Before the protest, President Bola Tinubu had sent a letter to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda as Chairman and Secretary of the anti-graft agency respectively. The letter was read to the lawmakers by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau during plenary
JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. This
EFCC Arrests 2 Suspected Fraudsters Living in Skales’ Home
In a statement on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the commission posted the images of the two suspects on social media. According to the statement, the suspects stand accused of being involved in internet scams, particularly dating scams. The EFCC stated
EFCC: More Troubles For Naira Marley As Court Issues Production Warrant For Singer
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday, October 6, issued a production warrant for singer/rapper Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. The warrant, issued by Justice Nicholas Oweibo, ordered that Naira Marley be produced in court to resume
