By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country to embrace positive use of the cyber space for personal growth and national development. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. He gave the charge at the first edition of the Digital Festival of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Addressing the students on the topic, “Proper Use of the Cyber World for Gain Getting”, the EFCC boss, who was represented by the Head, Cybercrime Section of the Commission, Chief…
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“If I am not condemned for investigating both former and serving strong ruling party Governors and Ministers, I should not be condemned for also investigating opposition figures”. – EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede The African Democratic Congress, ADC’s unprovoked attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, concerning its handling of cases involving politically exposed persons from every divide, came as a rude shock and unwarranted blame game. Every objective and discerning watcher of events in the national political scene, would admit that the Commission has been circumspect and dispassionate in the exercise of its mandate. The ADC’s claims…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000 (Fifty Nine Thousand United States Dollars). Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the AML/ CFT Currency Declaration Desk on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Upon his arrest, the suspect, who was scheduled to…
By Miriam Humbe The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 secured the conviction and sentence of five internet fraudsters before Justice M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed Wednesday. The convicts are, Ayo Korede, Ogbemudia Osaretin, Harry Ehimien, Osasumwen Osahenator and Efosa Richard. They were prosecuted on separate one-count charges, bordering on impersonation, obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents. The charge against Osaretin reads: “That you…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr, Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that many public officers are now perfecting the antics of anticipatory declaration of assets to justify their intended stealing of public funds and other acts of corruption. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 delivering a goodwill message at the launch of the Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers organized by the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB in collaboration with the Technical…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is committed to the full operationalisation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), which designates telecommunications facilities as critical national assets deserving optimal protection. NCC’s Head, Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. This comes on the heels of a successful mediation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in collaboration with the Commission, which resulted in the suspension of a planned strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA). The…
The NYSC Management wishes to a clarify misleading information circulating on social media regarding Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325. Contrary to false claims that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) due to critical remarks about the government, this assertion is entirely unfounded and false in its entirety. Rita is among the 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS), were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, a decision that aligns with the NYSC Bye-Laws.…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. They were arrested on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in a sting operation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet crimes. Upon their arrest, 18 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
***Says Police’ll Continue To Mop Up Illicit Arms By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday, received a delegation from the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) from the office of the National Security Adviser, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), disclosed this in a statement. The high-level delegation was led by Dr. Adedeji Ebo, accompanied by Mr. Anselme Yabouri, Director of UNREC; Miss Grub Nolwenn, UNREC staff;…
The Nigeria Police Force is compelled to address and decisively correct the recent wave of disinformation being peddled in connection with the lawful arrest and detention of Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a figure known for manipulating public narratives and weaponizing propaganda to malign State institutions and their leadership, particularly the office of the Inspector-General of Police. Contrary to the falsehoods being circulated, Mr. Sowore was arrested based on credible, corroborated allegations involving criminal offences such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions currently under active investigation. The arrest was effected in full compliance with extant legal provisions, and with strict adherence to…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have arrested a suspected internet fraudster with two locally-made pistols. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The suspect was arrested alongside 55 others at K- Hotel in Itori, Ewekoro area of Ogun State on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 following reliable intelligence on his alleged fraudulent and criminal activities. Other items recovered from the suspects are six posh cars, 89 mobile phones, laptops and several incriminating documents. The suspects will soon be charged to court.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, aged 78. Chief Ogbeh served Nigeria in various capacities across several administrations, as Minister of Communications in the Second Republic and later as Minister of Agriculture under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, where he demonstrated exceptional commitment to national development. Sen. Akume noted that his death is not only a national loss but also a personal one, as they shared a deep bond rooted in their shared heritage and mutual dedication to the…