Crime

EFCC Arrests Two Staff Of FCDA For Alleged Property Fraud

— Mohammed Kabir Usman and Folashade Oketope By Muyiwa Akinola The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 13, 2026, arraigned the duo of Folashade Oketope and Mohammed Kabir Usman, both of whom are staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, before Justice B.M. Bassi of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Jabi, Abuja for… []

How Court Ordered Final Forfeiture of 52 Houses in Lekki

— One of the properties seized By Muyiwa Akinola Justice Alexandra Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, ordered the final forfeiture of 52 terrace and maisonette units located in the Lekki area of Lagos. The properties, located at Mercyville Estate, Covenant Way, off New Road, Ilasan, Lagos, were recovered from Fielddreams Limited, Ifeanyi Nweke and Amex… []

NDLEA Declares Drug Kingpin, Three Associates Wanted, Freezes ₦9.8bn

— The suspect , Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna By Adeola Idris Wanted drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, aka Odogwu has been declared wanted by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside three of his associates over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory and laundering proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. Reports have it that the anti-narcotics agency also disclosed that it had frozen… []

N90 Million Fraud: Court Jails Man for Eight Years, Three Months Over Money Laundering in Lagos

— The suspect, Fidelix Samuel Ebuka By Muyiwa Akinola Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 17, 2026, convicted and sentenced Fidelix Samuel Ebuka to eight years and three months’ imprisonment for money laundering. Ebuka was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on… []

Romance Scam: EFCC Hands Over Forfeited Assets to Australian Victim in Lagos

— EFCC officials handling documents over By Bunmi Onakan The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, handed over forfeited assets recovered from a convicted romance scammer, Odey Steven Aleka, to an Australian citizen, Karo Rita Kazzi, through her counsel, Blessing Nwankwo. The assets include a gold wedding ring, a gold chain with a cross… []

Man Bags Two Years, Four Months Jail Term for N822m Fraud in Lagos

By Familua Ademola The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, July 10, 2026, secured the conviction and sentence of one Minnis Uchenna Howard and his company, Howard Minnis Asset Management Limited, before Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for fraud involving N822,422,260. The defendants were initially arraigned on… []

EFCC Chairman Olukayode Reveals How ‘Yahoo Boys’ Stole N7.2m From A Serving Judge’s Account

— EFCC Chairman , Ola Olukayode By Bunmi Onakan Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has revealed that internet scammers, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, stole over ₦7.2 million from the bank account of a serving judge in the middle of the night. Speaking during the presentation of two books authored by retired High Court judge Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, Olukayode said… []

Alleged N986 Million Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Two, Companies in Lagos

— The suspects, Ajayi Edward Olushola and Hannah Nwaguzor Ify By Ademola Familua The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 in Ikoyi, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, re-arraigned Ajayi Edward Olushola and his company, Hola Jay Nigeria Limited. The Commission also arraigned Hannah Nwaguzor Ify and her company, Mozann Global Merchant Limited, before Justice Fadipe of the Lagos State High Court,… []

EFCC Arraigns Two, Company for Alleged N560m Theft in Lagos

‎– The suspects By Adeola Idris  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 8, 2026, arraigned the duo of Olivia Dike and Azeez Muniru Siyanbola for an alleged N560,000,000,00( Five Hundred and Sixty Million Naira ) theft before Justice R.O. Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The defendants were arraigned alongside… []

Supreme Court Approves Extradition of Ex-Mint Boss Okoyomon To UK For Trial

— Emmanuel Okoyomon By Muyiwa Akinola  The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the extradition of the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM), Emmanuel Okoyomon, to the United Kingdom to face bribery charges. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed an appeal Okoyomon filed to set aside the June 6,… []

University Of Benin Staff In EFCC Net Over Alleged N3.2million Salary Fraud

— The suspect, Segun Bode Adedeji By Adeola Idris  A staff member of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Segun Bode Adedeji has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and arraigned , before the Edo State High Court over an alleged N3.2million fraud. Adedeji was arraigned before Justice E. G. Adekanmbi on a four-count charge bordering on fraudulent practices involving the sum… []

Alleged N10.2b Fraud: EFCC Presents 17 Witnesses Against Ali Bello, Closes Case

— Alli Bello By Muyiwa Akinola  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, closed its case against Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, after presenting 17 witnesses before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The defendants are being prosecuted on amended 16-count charges, bordering on… []

Alleged N15.7bn Fraud Trial: Abuja Court Gants Tunde Ayeni N200m Bail

— Tunde Ayeni  By Muyiwa Akinola  An Abuja High Court on Monday granted bail to a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, in the sum of N200 million over an alleged N15.7 billion fraud suit instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ayeni is facing a 17-count charge bordering on alleged fraud amounting to N15.6 billion…. []

How EFCC Arrested Convicted Ex-Power Minister, Saleh Mamman Who Went Missing

— Mamman Saleh By St. Johnson Adegboyega    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested Saleh Mamman, a former minister of power who was recently convicted. Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the commission, said Mamman was arrested at about 3:30am on Tuesday in Kaduna state. On May 7, Mamman was convicted on all 12 counts preferred against him by the EFCC and… []

EFCC Arraigns Female Bank MD Over Alleged N19m, $30,000 Fraud

— The accused, Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei By Bunmi Onakan Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank, Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei has been arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over allegations of unlawful conversion of investment funds amounting to N19 million and $30,000. Gozi-Anyaokei was brought before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering… []

EFCC Arraigns Former Skye Bank Chairman, Tunde Ayeni for N15.6b Fraud

— Tunde Ayeni By Muyiwa Akinola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 4, 2026, arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. Ayeni was arraigned on a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and conversion of investors’… []

How Popular Lagos Socialite Bagged 45 Years Imprisonment For Cocaine Trafficking

— Funmilola Arike Ogbuaya (Ariket) By Muyiwa Akinola Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced a Lagos-based socialite and drug kingpin, Funmilola Arike Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, to 45 years’ imprisonment for the unlawful exportation of 1.595 kilograms of cocaine to Saudi Arabia. The judge specifically handed down a 15-year sentence on each of the three counts bordering… []

How Virgin Forest Energy Limited Allegedly Lost $75,000 To A Businessman – EFCC Witness Tells Court

EFCC Logo By Muyiwa Akinola An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Felicia Paul, on Monday, March 16, 2026, narrated before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, how a businessman, Peter Otomewu, allegedly defrauded a petroleum services company, Virgin Forest Energy Limited, of $75,000. The witness told the court that the defendant obtained the money under… []

Jigawa Former Gov, Sule Lamido, Sons, Family Firms To Face Fresh Trial Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

— Sule Lamido By Adeola Idris Fresh arraignment of former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, over the N1.3 billion corruption charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been fixed for April 1 by Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Lamido is to be arraigned on the day alongside his two sons, Aminu Lamido… []

Alleged Forex, Investment Fraud: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N1.3bn Hotel Linked to Ikeja Chamber MD, Edward Olutoke

–– (The property) – Responsible Leaders Hotel By Adeola Idris Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, ordered the interim forfeiture of a hotel, Responsible Leaders Hotel, linked to Edward Olutoke, Managing Director, Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. The property, located at 1, Ostra Close, Jobi Fele Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, is valued… []