Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
28 Jun 2019
Justice Peter Affen of a Federal Capital Territory High court in Maitama has reserved ruling an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking to join NFF president Amaju Pinnick and general secretary Mohammed Sanusi and three other accused persons in a case of alleged fraud worth to the tune of $9.5m.
31 May 2019
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday (tomorrow) arraign the controversial official of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Philomina Chieshe who claimed that the missing N36 million (Thirty Six Million Naira) JAMB proceeds in her custody was swallowed by a snake in Makurdi, Benue State JAMB office.
28 May 2019
The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted ex - President Jonathan's cousin, Robert Azibaola, of the two counts money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
28 May 2019
MTN Nigeria shares are down 7 per cent after the telecoms firm confirmed that it received a letter from Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission requesting information and documentation relating to the listing of its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange by way of Introduction. Chinedu Anozia, CEO of AUX Capital joins CNBC Africa to discuss this story and other headlines around Nigeria’s equities market.
26 May 2019
The Nigerian Navy has handed over two vessels, boats and a twenty-two man crew to the commission of the Economic and Financial crime in an attempt to halt the theft of crude oil in Bayelsa state.
21 May 2019
Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) on Monday pleaded not guilty an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, possession of counterfeit credit cards and fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the musician before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
14 May 2019
A suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate corruption allegations against the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole for allegedly diverting funds belonging Edo state while he was governor of the state, has been struck out by a court.
30 Apr 2019
An attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arraign the recently elected governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed at a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday, April 29, 2019, failed due to the absence of the judge.
18 Mar 2019
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied the alleged raiding of the farm of Nigeria's suspended Chief Justice, just as his trial over the non-declaration of assets at the Code of Conduct Tribunal resumes today.
6 Mar 2019
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop witch-hunting its members.
13 Feb 2019
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has ordered that a former secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal be remanded in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
2 Jan 2019
Former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said he was committed to mobilising Adamawa people with other stakeholders to ensure that President Buhari wins in the state.