Six suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have been rounded up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja. A statement released by the agency says while acting on credible intelligence, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in an early morning sting operation at Jahi and Dawaki axes … Read more
The governors of the 36 states in the country will meet with officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, among others to iron out issues surrounding states’ security votes on Tuesday, March 4. The Nigeria Governors’ … Read more
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A video making the rounds online shows operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) thwarting an alleged vote buying attempt in Owerri, Imo state. It was said that agents of a particular party stormed a polling unit with thugs and were engaging in vote buying until EFCC arrived. Officials of the anti-graft agency … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign council in Benue state, Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa for being in possession of a N100,000. DailyTrust reports that Governor Samuel Ortom made the disclosure while speaking to journalists shortly after voting in his Gbajimba home town … Read more
The sum of N32,400,000 has been intercepted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday in Lagos The money is believed to have been earmarked for vote buying in Lagos, according to EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have intercepted N32.4m allegedly meant for … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa has said that over N500bn of old Naira Notes are yet to be returned to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Bawa also revealed that the CBN has printed N500 billion new naira notes which is in circulation. He said; … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned a social media influencer and comedienne, Adedamola Adewale alias Adeherself, for alleged of N7.9 million internet fraud. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adewale was charged alongside two others at large, on a three-count charge of conspiracy to obtain money by false pretences, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is investigating the vice-chancellor of the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, Professor Shehu Alhaji-Musa, over an alleged N1.1 billion contract scam, SOCIETY REPORTERS has reliably gathered. In a letter sighted by us, the commission said it was investigating contracts awarded by the vice … Read more
Nigerian skit maker, Prince Dstn popularly known as Mazi Okeke recently played a hilarious EFCC prank on his best friend and Colleague, Oga Sabinus aka Mr Funny. In a new video shared by Mazi on TikTok, the comedian connived with a guy who played the role of a fake operative of the Economic and Financial … Read more
The Managing Director of Sapphire Scents Limited, Adewale Aladejana, also known as Wale Jana, has broken his silence following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had arraigned Aladejana on Tuesday before Justice M.A Madugu of the Federal High Court in Abuja over three-count charges bordering on misappropriation and obtaining … Read more
Basketmouth has reacted to the news of the protest and ‘illegal arrest’ of protesting youths in Ibadan and Warri. Nigerian stand-up comedian, Charles Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth has queried the chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa over corrupt politicians who walk freely. Basketmouth’s query comes following Bawa’s response to the … Read more
The operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have denied claims of assaulting Nollywood actress, Helen Aduru. Naija News earlier reported that Helen in a post shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, 3rd September, alleged that the EFCC stormed her home in Enugu and brutalize her. The president of the Actors Guild of … Read more
Two operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) reportedly assaulted a Nollywood actress, Helena Duru in her residence in Asaba. Naija News reports that the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, in a post on Instagram on Saturday condemned the actions of the operatives of the anti-graft agency on its … Read more
Helen Aduru, a popular Nollywood actress, reportedly suffered a fractured skull last night when EFCC officials stormed her compound. She had been drawn outside the balcony, according to the thespian, when she heard a noise. She had seen some unknown men who had told her to come down and open the staircase door. The actress … Read more
Big Brother Naija ex housemate, Angel Smith has sparked reactions among netizens after sharing photos of her Range Rover. The reality star flaunted her dark blue Range Rover while wearing a dress which accentuated her curvy body. Sharing the stunning images on the micro blogging platform, Twitter, the socialite threw shade at her colleagues and … Read more
Reality TV star, Rebecca Nengi Hampson’s Range Rover has been allegedly seized by The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). EFCC seized the vehicle, according to a vlogger, because of its alleged link to a suspected fraudster. She claimed that a man who is Nengi’s sponsor purchased the car for her, and that person is now … Read more
Big Brother Naija star, Nengi, is currently in the news over rumours that her Range Rover has been confiscated by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Viral reports alleged that the luxury whip was a gift from billionaire Micheal Diongoli, who is currently under the radar of the anti-graft agency. A Twitter user, … Read more
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Reality TV star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson’s Range Rover worth 3.7m naira has allegedly confiscated by the EFCC. According to reports by twitter user identified as @folushaw Nengi’s Manfriend Michael Diongoli who has reportedly been a ponzi scheme operator has bee arraigned in Lagos for defrauding multiple victims of 1.22 billion. Michael allegedly financed few projects … Read more
Uche Maduagwu, a Nollywood actor, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to investigate male actors purchasing mansions. Maduagwu in a post shared on his Instagram page said actors below 38 years who acquire properties should be investigated. According to him, there is no money in the … Read more
Popular businessman, Ismaila Mustapha better known as Mompha has spoken out after the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Mompha’s image appeared on a wanted poster that the anti-graft organization produced, asking for help from the public in locating him. Mompha, according to the EFCC, did not show up in court for his money laundering … Read more
Nigerian businessman, Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha has broken his silence after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency released a wanted person’s poster with Mompha’s face on it and asked the public to provide information on his whereabouts. The EFCC said that Mompha failed to appear in court … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Nigeria’s popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, wanted. The anti-graft agency disclosed this via its Twitter handle on Wednesday as it urged Nigerians with information on Mompha’s whereabouts to speak up or contact the nearest police station. “Wanted by the EFCC: Ismaila Mustapha. Anyone … Read more
Advertisement The alleged fraud case involving Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola popularly called Naira Marley resumed on Friday 15th July, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting more evidence against him. Naira Marley who appeared before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, is standing trial on an 11-count … Read more
Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, is undoubtedly in legal trouble with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The singer, who has been on trial for years for alleged cyber fraud, returned to court on Friday, where more evidence was presented against him. The prosecuting witness, Dein Whyte, an EFCC … Read more
Destiny Peter, a young Yahoo trainee, was saved by agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) shortly before he was almost used for a r!tual. The 17-year-old was rescued on July 1 from a residence in Mpape, an Abuja suburb, according to a statement from the EFCC. On Friday, July 1, Peter was … Read more
According to reports, the warning given to landlords by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has led to actions against yahoo boys, or internet scammers, across the nation. According to the anti-graft bureau, landlords that let yahoo youths live in their homes run the danger of serving 15 years in prison. A young … Read more
12 exotic cars belonging to alleged internet fraudsters have been recovered by operatives of the EFCC Benin Zonal Command. The anti-graft body said 41 of the suspected yahoo boys were arrested in Akure, Ondo State. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at their hideout following actionable intelligence. The … Read more
Ahmed Idris Ahmed Idris, the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud, The PUNCH can confirm. Idris was released on bail from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday night in Abuja … Read more
Nzeribe was convicted for fraud in absentia by Justice Yusuf Y. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja on May 23, 2022. A former member of the House of Representatives has been declared wanted. Chief Marcellinus Chuma Nzeribe was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC after jumping … Read more
Ahmed Idris Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of the ongoing probe of the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has traced N90 billion more allegedly looted from the Federation Account, according to SaharaReporters. The anti-graft agency had earlier arrested the former AGF in connection with N80 … Read more