Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Anti-Corruption

April 28, 2023

Three Nigerian citizens extradited to U.S. for international fraud scheme

Iheanyichukwu Jonathan Abraham and Jerry Chucks Ozor were extradited from the United Kingdom today.

EUROPOL OFFICERS
April 28, 2023

EX-NNPC boss Yakubu sues EFCC, CBN, GTBank over seized $9.8 million

The anti-graft agency had, in 2017, raided the residence of the ex-NNPC boss in Kaduna and found $9,772,800 and £74,000 in a safe.

Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
April 28, 2023

Police should declare suspended Adamawa REC wanted: CSO

“He is doing himself a disservice by going into hiding. Implied by his action is an admission of guilt which is apparent from his sudden disappearance.”

Hudu Yunisa-Ari
April 28, 2023

EFCC nabs 25 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Ondo, seizes vehicles

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters, aka Yahoo boys, in Akure.

Yahoo Yahoo boys paraded by EFCC
April 27, 2023

Malami denies losing $2.4 billion to China in illegal crude oil sales

Mr Malami described the allegations as baseless, unfounded and lacking in merit and substance.

Nigeria's Attorney General, Abubakar Malami
April 27, 2023

We’ve done a lot in eradicating economic crimes: EFCC

Mr Bawa said the workshop was expected to build synergy between the media and the commission in the fight against corruption.

Abdulrasheed Bawa
April 25, 2023

EFCC arraigns Ondo Speaker, 2 others for fraud 

Mr Oleyeloogun was dragged before the court, alongside two others, over an alleged N2.4 million fraud committed in 2019.

Bamidele Oleyeloogun
April 25, 2023

Money Laundering: Court orders release of documents in Fani-Kayode’s trial to EFCC

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted bail.

Fani-Kayode in court with EFCC
April 24, 2023

OPL 245: HEDA urges Buhari to reject Malami’s advice, accuses AGF of misleading Nigerians

The anti-corruption group also criticised Mr Malami’s failure to give candid advice to President Buhari regarding Nigeria’s international law obligations.

Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami