Nigeria Breaking News
Popular social activist Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has spoken out following his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a viral video making rounds on social media, Verydarkman is seen seated in a car alongside his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. Speaking directly to the camera, he expressed disbelief …
Friends and associates of popular Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), have voiced concern over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) refusal to allow them to provide him with food. Recall that VDM’s legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, in a statement, alleged that VDM was arrested …
ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), along with recently dismissed managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, over the alleged misappropriation of approximately $2.96 billion earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities. A senior EFCC official, who …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced funds linked to the failed crypto bridge exchange (CBEX) scheme to at least four countries. Speaking on a Channels Television programme on Wednesday night, EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said although efforts are underway to recover the stolen funds, full restitution to victims may be …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Daniel, also known as E-Money, for allegedly abusing the Naira. Vanguard gathered that he was picked up by operatives of the commission on Monday night at his residence in Lagos. The socialite is facing allegations of Naira abuse and the defacement of …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full-scale investigation into a suspected N1.3 trillion crypto fraud linked to the now-defunct digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The EFCC confirmed it is partnering with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to track both local and international culprits behind the scam. CBEX, reportedly operated …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigating Okorie Sunday, arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with $578,000 by the Nigeria Customs Service. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, saying that the suspect would be charged to court following the investigation’s conclusion. Oyewale explained that …
ABUJA – The Joint Action Movement of Nigeria (JAMN) has condemned the arrest of Bauchi State’s Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the move appears politically influenced and aimed at affecting Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration. . The group contends that the EFCC’s actions are not a genuine …
ABUJA– A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, at Maitama, on Thursday, dismissed an application the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought for permission to file additional proof of evidence in the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. The court, in a ruling …
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, for his alleged involvement in a N70 billion fraud. The arrest, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, also involved Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator associated with Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and …