EFFC clears air on purported list of 58 ex-governors under investigation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has not released a list purportedly of 58 former governors under investigation over alleged corruption EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who made the clarification in a statement yesterday, said the commission feels obliged to dissociate itself from the false and mischievous report in circulation, insisting that it […]

Emefiele to undergo fresh charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Emefiele will be arraigned on a new four-count charge before Justice Maryann Anenih, and according to the charge sheets, Emefiele is accused of breaking the law with intent to harm the public […]

EFCC Chairman to Resign if Former Yahaya Bello Isn’t Prosecuted

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made it clear that he is willing to step down from his position if the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted. Speaking to journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Olukoyede affirmed his commitment to ensuring […]

 EFCC Confirms Detention of Former Minister, Olu Agunloye

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have confirmed the detention of a former Minister of State for Power Olu Agunloye. The commission had about a week ago declared Agulonye wanted, over an alleged $6 Billion fraud related to the controversial Mambilla hydropower project. Agunloye was a Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s government (1999-2003). Obasanjo had […]