Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD Arraigned Over Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering. Dikko, who appeared before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge, pleaded not guilty to the allegations. Masterpiece Projects & […]
Court Admits Diezani’s UK Acquittal Evidence in Asset Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing legal battle to recover assets previously forfeited to the Federal Government. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the application on Wednesday after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Court Adjourns Ahmed, Banu Trial to July 27
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has adjourned the ongoing trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and former Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness. Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar granted the adjournment on Wednesday following an oral application by counsel to […]
Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Property Deals
The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, told a Federal High Court on Wednesday that Bello was not involved in any of the property transactions under scrutiny in the case. The witness, Shehu Bello Bala, made the statement during cross-examination by Bello’s counsel, Paul Daudu […]
EFCC Warns Against Rising Cost of Elections
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that the huge amount of money spent on elections by politicians poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy and fuels corruption in public office. Speaking on Wednesday at the inaugural High-Level Guest Speakers’ Series organised by the Centre for Peace […]
EFCC Arraigns Couple Over Alleged N1.09bn Contract Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-acclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged N1.09 billi
BREAKING….. EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his conviction and sentencing by a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure in office. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed on Tuesday that Mamman was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. in Kaduna during an operation […]
EFCC Arraigns Two in Awka Over Alleged N8.9m Investment Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two men, Samuel Inalegwu Okpala and Ezelibe Emmanuel Nzube, before the Federal High Court Awka over an alleged N8.9 million fraud. The suspects were arraigned before Justice Bala Khalifa-Mohammed Usman by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, […]
Court Admits Nine Exhibits in Malami Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted nine documentary exhibits tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Presiding judge Joyce Abdulmalik admitted the documents during resumed proceedings […]
2027: Bala Mohammed Accuses FG of Using Institutions Politically
Governor Bala Mohammed has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to use state institutions to target political opponents. Speaking at a press conference, the Bauchi State governor alleged that the federal government was deploying the courts and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against individuals who are […]
