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EFCC arrests Nigeria's Accountant General, Ahmed Idris for N80bn fraud

The top official is accused of diversion of funds and money laundering to the tune of N80billion. Uwujaren noted that the commission acted on verified intelligence against Idris.

EFCC goes after suspended minister, Betta Edu

"An official invitation by the commission has already been sent to her. We expect her to honour the invitation to give proper insight into the issue at hand. So, we expect her to arrive here anytime soon," the EFCC official said.

Reactions As Infamous Bandit Leader Dogo Gide, Known For Terrorising The North Is Dead

His appearance at the hospital was supposedly made easier by a security official who is currently detained, prompting concerns about potential cooperation within the security forces.

EFCC Arrests Cyber Criminal, Two Others in Benin

A suspect of cyber fraud, Oseghale Collins, was on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office at his hideout in Benin City, Edo State.

Yahoo: 7 out of 10 Nigerian students engage in cybercrimes - EFCC boss

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has stated that seven out of ten Nigerian students are involved in cybercrimes.

EFCC Nabs Social Media Big Boy "Nwata Anayo Eze" For $8.5 million Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned social media big boy, "Nwata Anayo Eze" over alleged $8.5 million scam. The EFCC made the announcement via their official Instagram page today July 1, 2020.

Court grants actress Simisola Gold N5m bail over alleged Naira abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested the 31-year-old thespian in court on Monday, February 13. (EFCC).

Nigerian Correctional Service Promise To Protect Bobrisky From Sexual Assault In Male Prison

An official from the NCS informed the press that Bobrisky would be housed in the male section of the prison facility throughout his six-month incarceration.

EFCC rescues 17-year-old abducted yahoo-yahoo apprentice from ritualists

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday rescued an alleged kidnapped Yahoo-Yahoo apprentice, Destiny Peter, 17, from an apartment in Mpape, Abuja.

EFCC breaks silence on alleged photo of Obi Cubana with its operatives

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has reacted to the alleged photo of Obi Cubana and its operatives after his release.

"EFCC Should Be Ashamed of Themselves" - Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Responds to Bobrisky's Arrest

On Thursday, the EFCC's official Twitter account made the announcement.

BREAKING: End SARS: Panels must investigate Lekki shooting, all incidents - UK

"Working with all stakeholders, judicial panels of inquiry must investigate all incidents, including #Lekki, and ensure accountability for crimes. #EndPoliceBrutality", the state shared on its official Twitter handle read.

Fake EFCC operative arrested for allegedly defrauding Belgian woman of €45,000

As they continued chatting in the following days, Clinton told Mahieu that he was an official of the EFCC, with a fake Identity Card and Nigerian Passport as proofs.

Magu Can Only Be Removed When Saraki Emerges Acting President Of Nigeria - Falana

Yemi Osinbajo to remove Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Comedian, Pankeeroy released after five weeks in EFCC custody, releases press statement

Pankeeroy has however released an official statement following his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

EFCC arrests Nigerian musician, Naira Marley

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola. The fast-rising singer is currently being questioned at the EFFC office in Lagos.

Drama as man catches airport staff attempting to transport drugs in his bag

When the passenger realized, all hell broke; causing an uproar at the airport while he confronted the staff who admitted to the crimes.

NCoS debunks moving Bobrisky to Kirikiri, says offense not capital

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on discussing the matter, clarified that Bobrisky's offence did not fall under capital crimes, which would necessitate his transfer to a maximum-security prison where inmates