Mr Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to acquit and discharge him from an alleged N868.46 million fraud case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking after opening his defence before Justice James Omotosho, Nwabuoku denied being a signatory or…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the discharge of an interim forfeiture order placed on three properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The order forms part of a broader ruling made on 6 January, in which the court temporarily forfeited 57…
A Federal High Court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has been unable to proceed with a scheduled hearing on the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, following procedural issues. Justice Emeka Nwite had earlier ordered the temporary forfeiture of the assets on 6 January after granting an ex parte application…
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has adjourned until 21 April the alleged ₦4.3 billion foreign exchange fraud case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and four others. Justice Rahman Oshodi adjourned the matter on Monday after the defendants failed to appear in court and were…
Proceedings in the corruption trial of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika were adjourned on Tuesday after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to provide crucial documents before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sirika is being tried alongside his younger brother, Ahmad Abubakar, as well as Al-Buraq Limited and Enginos Nigeria Limited, on…
The Nigerian Army and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed their strategic collaboration in the fight against corruption and financial crimes in Edo State, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two institutions. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, announced the development on Tuesday, following a courtesy visit by Brig.-Gen. A. O. Balogun, the newly…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that the statements made by Henry Omoile, co-defendant in the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, were not obtained under duress. Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge bordering on gratification, corrupt demands and abuse…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has directed former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, to report daily to its Abuja headquarters for questioning throughout December. A source within the EFCC said on Monday that the daily appearances are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged $490 million…
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court that retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser (NSA), signed payment mandates issued to two companies linked to his trial. Dasuki is facing an amended 32-count charge over alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion in security funds, alongside…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted for alleged involvement in a $14.86 million fraud. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. According to the Commission, Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case…
