Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Coverage of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Osun Salary Account Frozen By EFCC Days Before Governorship Election - Official
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) froze the salary account of Nigeria's Osun State days before the August 15 governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke accused the agency of planning the freeze ahead of the election.
- Osun salary account frozen by EFCC days before governorship election – Official
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) froze Osun State's salary account days before the August 15 governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke claimed the agency planned to freeze the state's accounts ahead of the election.
- Malami’s forfeited Kano residence deserted, but hotel running
Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) application to forfeit Malami's Kano residence, citing failure to prove lawful acquisition of the assets. The residence is now deserted, but a hotel on the property remains operational.
- Nigeria: Court Stops EFCC's Planned Probe of Oyo Finances, Faults 'Fishing Expedition'
A Nigerian court halted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) planned investigation into Oyo's finances, citing it as a 'fishing expedition.' The decision contrasts with prior judicial rulings that emphasized restraint in limiting anti-corruption agencies' statutory duties, referencing a 2024 Supreme Court judgment affirming their investigative powers.
- Court stops EFCC’s planned probe of Oyo finances, faults ‘fishing expedition’
A court halted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating Oyo state's finances, citing the probe as a 'fishing expedition.' This decision contrasts with prior judicial rulings that urged restraint in limiting anti-corruption agencies and references a 2024 Supreme Court judgment affirming their investigative powers.
- Court orders EFCC to arrest Abuja realtor for skipping hearing in land fraud trial
A court ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest Mrs. Godwin-Isaac for failing to appear in a hearing related to a land fraud trial. The judge issued the directive after she skipped the continuation of criminal proceedings against her.
- EFCC hands over house, SUV, other forfeited assets to Australian romance scam victim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has returned seized assets, including a house, SUV, and luxury items, to an Australian victim of a romance scam. The recovered property includes a Lexus RX350 SUV, a one-storey apartment building in Lagos, and personal valuables like a gold wedding ring and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- Court grants ex-CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, N100 million bail
The court granted Danladi Umar a N100 million bail. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had objected to the bail, but the court rejected their objection.
- Ex-Warri refinery MD’s arraignment for money laundering stalls
The arraignment of an ex-Warri refinery MD for money laundering was postponed. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned his Port Harcourt refinery counterpart on similar charges the previous day.
- Court postpones judgement in forfeiture suit against 57 properties linked to Malami
A court has postponed its judgment in a forfeiture suit against 57 properties linked to Mr. Malami. The judge initially set 6 July as the date for ruling after parties presented arguments in May regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) application for asset forfeiture.
- Court to rule on EFCC’s forfeiture request against jailed ex-minister Mamman’s assets
A court is set to rule on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) request to forfeit assets of a jailed ex-minister, Mamman, who was found to have stolen N22 billion. The EFCC has recovered less than N2 billion of the stolen amount.
- The northern gaze on Nuhu Ribadu: Security, politics, and the weight of expectation, By Crispin Oduobuk
Nuhu Ribadu, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, delivered a speech in 2006 expressing hope for Nigeria's transformation through law enforcement. The article examines the northern perspective on his role in security and political dynamics.