Tag: EFCC
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EFCC to probe auction complaints, vows fairness
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to review complaints against auctioneers, following the recent public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on its behalf.
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EFCC raids home of former-NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, whisk him away over fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 arrested a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf after raiding his residence.
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Nigerian lawyer arraigned for ₦12 million land fraud
A Nigerian lawyer, Benjamin Nwobodo has been dragged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged ₦12 million land fraud, in Enugu State.
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How former Aviation minister Sirika used son-in-law’s unqualified company to commit ‘contract fraud of ‘N2.8bn’
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday informed the FCT High Court in Abuja, that former aviation minister, Hadi Sirika, awarded contracts to Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, a company, owned by his son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma, and not qualified to handle the repairs of Katsina Airport. TheNewsGuru reports that Sirika,…
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Confusion as corpse of EFCC official reportedly found on Lagos street
An alleged official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), simply identified as Sylvanus, has been discovered dead on an unidentified street in Lagos. Passers-by reportedly found the body and retrieved his identification card from his purse, confirming his identity. As of the time of this report, the cause of d+ath remains unknown. Further…
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BREAKING: EFCC makes u-turn, cancels arrest warrant against Mercy Chinwo’s manager
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have revoked the arrest warrant for the Founder, Eeze Conceptz Limited, Mr Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, who is the manager for a popular Nigerian gospel artist, Mercy Chinwo.
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Group urges EFCC to investigate ex-A/Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel
Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, over alleged misappropriation of state funds. The group, which made the call in a petition to the EFCC against the
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EFCC begins auction of 891 forfeited vehicles
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will conduct an electronic auction of 891 forfeited cars between Jan. 20 and Jan. 27.
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NMA disowns alleged killer of EFCC, says he’s not our member
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, has debunked reports identifying the suspect accused of killing an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer in Awka as a medical doctor. In a statement released by Dr. Obiaeli Ifeanyi, the State Secretary of the NMA, via X (formerly Twitter), on Monday, the association clarified that…
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They deserve it – Skales mocks EFCC over tragic death of officer killed by ‘Yahoo boy’
Nigerian music producer and singer, Skales has reacted to the tragic death of an Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) officer, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed recently by a fraudster.