EFCC Arraigns Chinese National Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate has arraigned a Chinese national, Zhang Wen Hao, before Justice Ibrahim Shekarau of the Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba over allegations of cheating. Zhang was docked on a one-count charge bordering on alleged fraudulent inducement relating to the opening of a bank account […]
EFCC Seeks Stronger Security Ties in Kwara
The new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin, Victoria Ugo-Ali, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to combat corruption, illegal mining, banditry and terrorism financing in Kwara State. Ugo-Ali made the appeal on Tuesday during courtesy visits to the Commandant of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, […]
EFCC Arraigns Ex-NRC MD Over Alleged $385,000 Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and ₦165.4 million. Edetanle was brought before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a seven-count charge bordering on abuse of […]
EFCC, Kwara Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Partnership
The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, to reinforce inter-agency collaboration against financial crimes. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Ilorin, was part of efforts to […]
El-Rufai Reports Nosebleed, Access Restriction in EFCC Custody
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye. In a statement on Monday, Adekeye alleged that the anti-graft agency prevented El-Rufai’s wife from personally delivering food to him on February 17, saying she was instructed […]
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Trucks In Illegal Mining Crackdown
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim forfeiture order for nine trucks loaded with assorted solid minerals and the final forfeiture of the contents of another truck as part of efforts to curb illegal mining in Kwara and Oyo states. The order was granted on Tuesday […]
Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Appears Before EFCC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption during his tenure. El-Rufai, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of supporters. The former governor had previously resisted arrest at the […]
EFCC Engages Corps Members On Anti-Corruption Advocacy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, on Thursday held a sensitisation session for members of the NYSC/EFCC Community Development Service (CDS) Anti-Corruption Group as part of its youth engagement strategy in the fight against corruption. The event took place at the Conference Hall of the Kwara State Ministry of Environment in […]
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects Over Illegal Mining In Kwara, Oyo
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspects over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort, were apprehended on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following intelligence reports on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in […]
Court Orders Reassignment Of Bauchi Commissioner Terrorism Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that the case involving Bauchi State’s Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, be returned to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday after the court resumed from its vacation. The case, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), concerns alleged […]
