…fraud. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Wednesday. The anti-graft agency said Abubakar was arraigned before Justice N.C. Nwabulu on a two-count charge bordering on the retention and transfer of proceeds of criminal conduct totalling N1,098,976,008. According to the EFCC, the defendant a…

…the figures were not merely statistics, but evidence of the commission’s attempt to turn anti-graft enforcement into measurable economic value for Nigerians. “Our responsibility is to convert information and intelligence into prevention, petitions into investigations, investigations into prosecutions, prosecutions into…

…recovery of stolen Nigerian assets held abroad. The initiative is part of efforts by the anti-graft agency to strengthen the tracing and recovery of assets allegedly looted from Nigeria and moved to foreign jurisdictions. The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and anti-corruption agencies…

…of EFCC investigators, a vibrant judiciary and access to credible intelligence. The anti-graft agency chairman also highlighted Nigeria’s non-conviction-based asset forfeiture framework, which he said enabled the commission to pursue suspected proceeds of crime without necessarily waiting for a criminal conviction. Acc…

…following his wedding to fellow TikToker Jarvis.The social media star revealed that the anti-graft agency invited him after an individual allegedly reported the money sprayed and thrown on the floor during his wedding ceremony.Peller made the disclosure in a video while discussing the actions of people who allegedly re…

…to resignPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's anti-graft agencies have reportedly opened investigations into the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the handling of a ₦12 billion intervention fund that the federal government released to settle long-overdue player bonuses.The…

…statutory responsibility to monitor the campaign finance of all political parties.’’ The anti-graft agencies are expected to collaborate with the INEC in monitoring and enforcing the spending limits. The restriction on individual donations means that while a presidential candidate can spend as much as N10bn, a single d…

…the EFCC’s decision to restrict the state government’s account. He had accused the anti-graft agency of taking politically motivated action, arguing that the restrictions could affect the government’s operations. The account was reportedly frozen shortly before the governorship election, raising questions about the tim…

…and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which brought unwholesome attention to the anti-graft agency, especially wide interest. Adeleke in early lead While both Adeleke and Oyebamiji won big in their units, some political big shots in the state recorded huge losses. As of 8.48.08pm on Saturday, INEC presiding officers h…

…my money is in the future!” The music star said he is ready to take the matter to the anti-graft agencies and expose Dapper’s alleged fraudulent dealings. “I want the EFCC and the entire government, the entire media and everyone in Africa as a whole take this matter very serious,” he added. Dapper Music is yet to addre…

…days to the state's governorship election. President Bola Tinubu had swiftly ordered the anti-graft agency to immediately vacate the court order that froze the Osun government account. Airing his opinion, Tietie said, “It is a case of hindrance of law enforcement and nearly borders on obstruction to justice. “I establi…

…into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, with the anti-graft agency recommending the immediate prosecution of Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew. Briefing State House correspondents after presenting the report to the President at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, ICPC Chairman Musa Adamu, SAN, said…

…after submitting a petition that led to an EFCC investigation. It contends that once the anti-graft agency completed its investigation and filed charges, the case became one between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the defendants.The commentary also references proceedings before the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, wh…

…The state government insisted that there was no financial misconduct and accused the anti-graft agency of acting on the directive of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola to frustrate the payment of palliatives to workers. "The real reason the commission froze the state account on the order of Gboyega Oyetola was to stop the…

…The commissioner, who expressed readiness to proceed to court, said the move by the anti-graft agency may hamper government's business, noted that Governor Ademola Adeleke was not using state funds to run its campaign for reelection. Read more: https://punchng.com/osun-heads-to-court-as-efcc-freezes-govt-accounts/ 176…

…in a manner designed not to compromise investigations being conducted by security and anti-graft agencies. “We will not announce to the general public when we will interact with Prince Adeniyi. We will not, because the ICPC are investigating this matter. EFCC are investigating this matter. Part of this matter is before…

…serving as Senior Legislative Aide to the late Buruji Kashamu between 2015 and 2019. The anti-graft agency had alleged that Onadeko used two private companies, Stanton Engineering Limited and Haines and Baines Limited, to execute constituency projects involving the procurement of ambulance vehicles, supply of hospital…

…abandoned their designated duty posts, mounted an illegal checkpoint and extorted the anti-graft agency chairman without knowing his identity. He had also vowed that any officer found culpable would face severe disciplinary action, including dismissal where necessary.

…pretext of securing a lease of a property in the Lekki area of Lagos in March 2025. The anti-graft agency arraigned her on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretences and stealing. She however pleaded not guilty to the charges. In his ruling, Justice Rahman Oshodi granted her N20 million bail wit…

…Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 at the appropriate time. The party spoke while responding to Wednesday’s judgment by a Fe…

…flexible investment strategies, improved compliance, and tighter collaboration with anti-graft agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Looking ahead, the Commission outlined three upcoming initiatives including a health initiative set…

…Promotion Council. Sowore made the demand on Tuesday in a post on X, dismissing the anti-graft agency’s explanation that Gbajabiamila merely honoured an invitation from investigators. “If the ICPC truly interrogated Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, they should release the full, unedited video recording to th…

…Chikeze, Omoyibo Destiny Prince and Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen. According to the anti-graft agency, the offence contravenes the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. The charge against Osamudiamen reads, "That you Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen (m) on or about January 2025 within the jurisdiction of this H…

…into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The anti-graft agency is investigating the circumstances surrounding the operation of the purported council by Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who allegedly presented himself as its Director-General. Adeniyi had initially alleged that the fak…

…of any involvement in its ongoing investigation into an alleged visa fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency clarified that Kemi Nandap is not a suspect in the case and has not been implicated in any aspect of the investigation. The clarification comes amid public speculation linking senior officials of the Nigeria Immigra…