By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians not to immediately label the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as politically motivated. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Wike said EFCC investigations are routine and should not …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its sweeping operation that dismantled a major foreign-led cybercrime network in Lagos, describing the move as a “historic breakthrough” in Nigeria’s fight against digital fraud. On December 10, 2024, EFCC operatives stormed a seven-story building …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal administrative bail after questioning him over alleged financial misconduct. Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, is accused of withdrawing about N189 billion during his tenure as governor. A senior EFCC official said …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has raised the alarm over rising concerns of corruption within the judiciary. The organisation says this trend threatens Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign, democratic stability, and the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement, CISLAC Executive Director Comrade Auwal Ibrahim …
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that 18 incumbent state governors are currently under active investigation for alleged financial misconduct. Olukoyede made the disclosure during a public sensitisation event in Lagos focused on currency abuse and naira misuse. He emphasised that while constitutional immunity shields serving …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An FCT High Court in Abuja has declared that it is not in possession of the international passport of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who presided over the matter on Thursday, stated that the travel document is currently in the custody of the Federal High Court. The judge …
By Rafiyat Sadiq There was a brief moment of courtroom drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday when Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), referred to the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as “a political case.” Pinheiro made the remark during arguments …
