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Kidnappers Collect ₦7.8bn in One Year, Study Finds

KEY POINTS 7,825 Nigerians were kidnapped in one year, a 66% increase from the...

August 28, 2026

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Gunmen Abduct Kogi Principal, NECO Official, Students During Exam

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted a Kogi school principal, NECO official and students during an...

August 28, 2026

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FIRS Staff Forfeits Abuja, Kano Properties to FG

EFCC secures final forfeiture of two properties linked to a senior FIRS staff member, Aminu Sidi Garunbabba

April 5, 2025

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Court to Hear Diezani’s Asset Suit on May 29

The court has set May 29 to hear the EFCC’s objection in Diezani Alison-Madueke’s asset forfeiture suit.

March 28, 2025

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Bauchi Accountant General Arrested in N70 Billion Fraud Scandal

KEY POINTS The EFCC has arrested Bauchi State Accountant General Sirajo Jaja and two...

March 20, 2025

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EFCC Lists 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators in Nigeria

The EFCC listed 58 illegal ponzi scheme operators in Nigeria, warning the public about companies not registered with CBN or SEC.

March 12, 2025

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Gov Eno: I Expect EFCC Petitions After Leaving Office

Governor Umo Eno predicts EFCC petitions will come after his time in office but he chooses to enable Akwa Ibom residents through empowerment while turning away from handout distribution.

March 12, 2025

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EFCC Chair Criticizes Nigerians for Defending Corrupt Leaders

The EFCC chair through his remarks asked Nigerians to end their dual support for corrupt leadership since they condemn corruption.

February 3, 2025

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EFCC Arrests the Former NHIS Chief Executive For Fraud

The EFCC apprehended the ex-NHIS executive due to fraud allegations combined with his practice of giving contracts to members of his family.

January 30, 2025

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Court Overrules Yahaya Bello as EFCC Opens N110bn Fraud Trial

Judicial authorities rejected Yahaya Bello's legal challenge while granting EFCC authority to pursue its N110bn fraud case.

January 29, 2025

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EFCC, DSS Allocate N2 Billion for Vehicle Fuel in 2025

In 2025, EFCC, DSS to spend N2bn on fuelling operational vehicles.

January 4, 2025

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Nigeria’s Anti Corruption Fight Faces Key Barriers: EFCC boss

Barriers to Nigeria’s anti corruption fight, including public cynicism, tenure insecurity, and weak systems of accountability are highlighted by EFCC boss.

December 11, 2024

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FBI Seeks EFCC Aid to Arrest Two Nigerians Over $13m U.S Healthcare Fraud

The FBI has requested the EFCC's assistance in apprehending two Nigerian fugitives accused of orchestrating a $13 million healthcare fraud scheme in the United States

October 5, 2024

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Ex-Power Minister Mamman Remanded Over Alleged N33bn Fraud

Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman has been remanded in Kuje prison over an alleged N33bn fraud, pending his bail hearing. The high-profile case highlights corruption in Nigeria’s power sector.

July 12, 2024