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Wilson Uwujaren

April 7, 2023

Customs, EFCC partner on fight against corruption

Corruption is rife in Nigeria in the public and private sectors.

Ja'afaru Ahmed and Abdulrasheed Bawa
April 4, 2023

Court orders forfeiture of N725m, Banana Island asset linked to ex-NIMASA chief Akpobolokemi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement that Mr Akpobolokemi acquired the properties with proceeds of unlawful activity.

Patrick Akpobolokemi
March 31, 2023

N50 Million Bribe: Chinese nationals bag six years’ imprisonment for money laundering

The appellate court found the respondents guilty of counts 1 and 2, and sentenced both to three years’ imprisonment each of the counts, with an option of N10 million fine on each count.

Court of Appeal
March 30, 2023

EFCC arrests 23 for internet frauds in Enugu

EFCC says it has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu.

Abdulrasheed Bawa
March 29, 2023

Alleged N1bn Fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-ABU VC, bursar docked

They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.

EFCC operatives
March 24, 2023

Cleric, twins, others arrested for internet fraud: EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it arrested a cleric, twin brothers and 25 others for internet fraud in Ilorin, Kwara.

EFCC operatives
March 18, 2023

Polls: EFCC arrests over 65 people for alleged voter inducement

Although the CBN has reversed its policy by directing banks to accept the old notes, many Nigerians still find it difficult to find cash.

EFCC at a polling unit
March 18, 2023

Vote buyers beat, injured our operatives in Kaduna: EFCC

The Commission said it took great restraints for the operatives to ignore the unprovoked attack but insisted on arresting the suspect.

EFCC and ballot box
March 9, 2023

Yahaya Bello’s wife wanted by EFCC in Aso Villa with Aisha Buhari, Tinubu’s wife

Last February, the anti-corruption commission arraigned the Kogi first lady (in absentia) and four others for money laundering and criminal misappropriation.

Rashida Bello in a group photo with Aisha Buhari and Remi Tinubu
February 22, 2023

EFCC moves against vote buying, urges Nigerians to report cases

Mr Uwujaren said that the anti-graft agency had also released incidents reporting hotlines for the 36 states and the FCT.

EFCC