Tag: EFCC

EFCC denies releasing list of ex-Govs. under investigation

Aminu Imam
EFCC denies

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has disassociated itself from a circulating report in the media alleging the release of a list of 58 former State governors under investigation for corruption, to the tune of N2.18 trillion. In an issued press statement yesterday, signed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the Commission clarified that it has not issued any such list nor discussed the investigation of the former governors with any media outlet. According to the statement, the report, titled: ‘EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex-Governors that Embezzled N2.187…

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58 ex-State Govs. involved in  misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of N2.187tr in 25 yrs – EFCC

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State Govs

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has alleged that at least 58 former governors were involved in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion over a span of 25 years. This amount does not include properties seized worldwide or those currently being investigated, which amount to billions of Naira. The amount of N2.2 trillion that was looted is similar to the combined budgets of Lagos State and the South-East states for 2024, totaling N2.25 trillion and N2.29 trillion respectively. This figure exceeds the budgets of the North-Central…

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Alleged N70bn Corruption: Protesters storm EFCC Abuja office, demand re-opening of Matawalle’s probe

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Matawalle protest

…”Case still open” – Commission Some protesters yesterday stormed the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, asking the Commission to re-open the investigations of former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle. This includes the alleged contract diversion up to the tune of N70 billion during his tenure as governor of the state. According to reports, the EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who received the protest letter on behalf of the Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, assured the protesters that the Commission would pursue corruption cases to…

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Olukoyede restructures EFCC, appoints Chief of Staff, 14 Directors

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EFCC

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has appointed Michael Nzekwe as his Chief of Staff. This is even as he also appointed Zonal Directors for each of the 14 Zonal Commands of the Commission. Nzekwe, a top-notch investigator, lawyer and former commander of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC, is a Course-1 officer of the anti-graft Commission. He has served in various departments in the Commission, including Legal and Prosecution Department, Department of Operations (now Department of Investigations), Department of Internal Affairs (now…

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“Abuja American School $760,00 refunds to EFCC meant to cover 14yrs fees” – Yahaya Bello

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American school writes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC),  has said it has confirmed the receipt of the refund of $760,000 paid as advanced school fees by Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, for his children at the American International School, Abuja. Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. He said, “The school has refunded the entire $ 760, 000 to the EFCC’s recovery account”. Earlier, the American International School of Abuja had asked the EFCC to provide “authentic banking details” for the…

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American school writes EFCC, seeks to refund Yahaya Bello’s children fees

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American school writes

The American International School of Abuja, (AISA), has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to provide “authentic banking details” for the refund of fees paid for the children of Yahaya Bello, immediate-past governor of Kogi State. The children are in Grade level-2 to 8 at the school. In a letter addressed to the Lagos zonal commander of the EFCC, the school said the sum of $845,852 has been paid in tuition “since the 7th of September 2021 to date”. AISA said the sum to be refunded is $760,910,…

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EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud

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EFCC arrests Sirika

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money-laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the EFCC yesterday.. Following his arrival at the anti-graft agency’s Abuja office, Sirika met with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent contracts awarded by him to a company owned by his younger sibling. Impeccable anti-graft sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak, confirmed the…

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Anti-Corruption Fight: EFCC targets bankchiefs, ex-Governors, celebrities

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EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has intensified its anti-corruption campaign, targeting high-profile individuals such as former State governors, bank chiefs, and celebrities. Recall that recently, controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the Naira, sparking debate over selective prosecution. The Commission denied allegations of selectivity and vowed to investigate and prosecute new cases of Naira abuse. Also socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, was also recently arraigned for similar charges, raising questions about the Commission’s consistency. Additionally, the EFCC is…

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EFCC targets former Buhari ministers over multi-billion Naira fraud allegations

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EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is intensifying its investigations into several former ministers who served under President Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged involvement in multi-billion naira fraud cases. This development follows the growing scrutiny of prominent figures from the previous administration. According to EFCC sources, the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, are among those under investigation. These individuals were key figures during Buhari’s tenure and are now facing allegations tied to massive financial irregularities. Reports…

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Alleged N80bn fraud: EFCC declares Yahaya Bello ‘wanted’

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EFCC Yahaya Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has declared Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, as ‘wanted’. In a post on its official Facebook page, the anti-graft Commission said Bello is wanted in connection with alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. ”Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately to the Commission or the nearest Police Station”, EFCC wrote. Recall that Bello was whisked away from his Abuja home yesterday by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, while EFCC operatives laid siege to his residence.…

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