OPERATIVES of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, for alleged abuse of the naira. Okungbowa, who until recently served as the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), was arrested on Monday, …
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● Urges thorough investigation, diligent prosecution THE Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse. Okungbowa, who until recently was the Coordinator of the …
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THE Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Andrew Uchi is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of multi-billion naira corruption, bribery, and money laundering. Sources familiar with the investigation disclose that Uchi remains in …
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RISING from a three-day Management Retreat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to enhanced professionalism and integrity in driving the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. This resolve was made in Uyo, Akwa-ibom State on Saturday, March 15, 2025 …
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THE trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. …
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OPERATIVES of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals. They were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Katsina-ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Solid minerals suspected to be fluorite and iron stones were …
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OPERATIVES of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday March 14, 2025 arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered from them at the point …
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JUSTICE Nasiru Saminu of the Kano State High Court has convicted and sentenced Bulama Abdulrahman to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine, for posing as an auctioneer assigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to sell some properties forfeited to the Federal Government on the Commission’s …
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed, Arikeusola Afeez, Adiamo Mutholib, Abass Ibrahim, Wasiu Taofeek, Adeniji …
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Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin on Friday, March 7, 2025 convicted and sentenced two Chinese, Yang Chao and Wu Shan Chuan to prison for illegal mining of solid minerals in Kwara State. They were convicted along with their company, Crius Chemical Nigeria Limited. They were prosecuted on a one-count charge, bordering on dealing with illegal …
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