Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, commenced investigation of 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in a Yahoo training School (a.k.a Hustle Kingdom, HK) in Benin City. The suspects, arrested by officers of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army at their hideout in Benin City, were on Monday April 28, 2025 handed over to the EFCC for further investigation. At the time of arrest, the Yahoo School has full trappings of a conventional computer school with desktop computers, work stations and other computer accessories. There was also a compartment stocked with various fetish items. Items…
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The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML and SecFin Africa have resolved to strengthen their collaboration towards effective enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws in Nigeria. This resolve came in Abuja on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 when SCUML’s Acting Director, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Harry Tope Erin received a delegation from SecFin Africa who is on a scoping mission to agencies saddled with the responsibility of supervising and enforcing AML/CFT laws in Nigeria. The coordinator for West Africa hub of SecFin Africa, Stephanie Berthoneau, in her remark said: “SecFin Africa project…
Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to sixty-three (63) years jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on 30-count charges by Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, bordering on obtaining by false pretences, an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Count 21 of the charge reads: “That you Olaniyan…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has decried the lack of compliance with best practices, rules and regulation in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs in the country, stressing that it is one of the gateways to corruption in Nigeria. He made the observation in Abuja on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 while addressing a delegation from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, led by its Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Halilu at the Commission’s headquarters. He pointed out that government agencies and private concerns in Nigeria are falling short of compliance…
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has urged operators in both the private and public sector to always observe ethics in the conduct of their affairs so as not to attract the wrath of the Commission. He gave the charge on Monday, April 28, 2025 when he received a delegation of Total Energies, led by its Country Chair and Managing Director, Mathew Bouyer in his office. “One of the mandates that we have is to use the instrumentality of this work to stimulate the economy. So, it’s important for us to identify key players like you…
Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo, Taraba State. The suspects were arrested at Fenson Guest house and mile 6 in Jalingo, based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include one Toyota Camry car (2013 model), 27 Phones, five laptops and other electronic devices. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Dele Oyewale Head, Media & Publicity April 28, 2025
The Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov, on 28 April 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa. The Head of the Russian delegation said that the visit marked a memorable day in the history of the Russia Federation. On behalf of his team, he thanked the CDS for hosting them and the warm hospitality accorded to them. According to him, it has been 80 years since Russia fought Nazism. However, the security landscape has evolved, with asymmetric threats such as Al-Qaeda and Boko Haram now emerging.…
Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to answer questions regarding an ongoing investigation. The judge also directed that she must appear before the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The order was made in a ruling delivered on Monday, April 28, 2025, in respect of a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/626/2025, filed by Achimugu against several law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, the Department of State Services, DSS,…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering dedication to formulating and implementing sustainable economic and social policies aimed at improving the well-being of all Nigerians. Segun Imohiosen, the Director Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, highlighted this during a courtesy visit from the Governing Council of the esteemed Nigeria Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Professor Adeola Adenikinju, in Abuja. Senator Akume lauded the significant strides…
***As IGP Resolves To Tackling Violent Crimes The Nigeria Police Force has continued to demonstrate its commitment to improved internal security through a series of successful operations resulting in significant rescue of kidnap victims, arrests and recoveries of illegal arms. These achievements highlight the NPF’s dedication to proactively tackling crime and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens. On the 19th of April, 2025, at about 9:35 PM, acting upon information, operatives of the Faskari Division of the Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway. They engaged the bandits in a fierce…
Police Rescues 10 Kidnapped Victims, Recovers Arms, Arrests Notorious Criminal Suspects ***As IGP Resolves To Tackling Violent Crimes The Nigeria Police Force has continued to demonstrate its commitment to improved internal security through a series of successful operations resulting in significant rescue of kidnap victims, arrests and recoveries of illegal arms. These achievements highlight the NPF’s dedication to proactively tackling crime and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens. On the 19th of April, 2025, at about 9:35 PM, acting upon information, operatives of the Faskari Division of the Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has acceded to the request of the NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd) for the Scheme to deploy Corps Members with relevant qualifications to the Agency’s Counselling and Rehabilitation Centres nationwide. Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement. General Marwa said that such centres were already in existence in 30 States with plans to establish 7 more, in a bid to ensure that the 36 States and the FCT had one each. The NDLEA boss made the request when the NYSC…