The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the suspended South-West zonal coordinator of the women wing of the City Boy Movement, over alleged fraud involving fake federal government appointments and contracts. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the development on Saturday, saying she was taken into custody on September 8. "She is in our custody," Oyewale said.

Chair Garel announced the passing of Green Diamond firefighter Jason Ensign, extended condolences from the EFCC and Oregon landowners, and led the committee in a brief moment of silence before adjourning.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a businessman and philanthropist, Babatunde Morakinyo, and two companies linked to him of the money laundering charge brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling delivered on December 12, 2025 and a Certified True Copy […] The post Court discharges, acquits businessman Morakinyo of money-laundering charges appeared first on Tribune Online.

Committee members reviewed a rule framework (not draft rules) to implement House Bill 3940: guidance covered minimum fund balance design, unencumbered balance timing, duties of the administrator, disbursement intent, strategic enhancements funded by interest, and loan authority for wildfire costs.

ODF officials told EFCC the agency's cash is tight (main cash ~$24.4M; OFLPF ~$12.6M) but payment teams have improved throughput; the agency is pursuing SPA/general‑fund allocations, a severity request, and may seek a Treasury loan to cover wildfire costs.

ODF's protection chief Michael Curran told EFCC the 2026 season burned a little over 2.5 million acres in Oregon (3.4M regional), with significant CIMT deployments, an active multi‑mission aircraft program, and large gross incident costs that will factor into recovery and reimbursement work.

Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday recused himself from the ongoing N10 billion money laundering case preferred against Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi State, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Omotosho, in a ruling, held that he […] The post Judge withdraws from EFCC’s N10bn money laundering case against Ali Bello, other appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion in 34 months under the leadership of its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as the anti-graft agency continues its crackdown on financial crimes in Nigeria. The commission disclosed the figure in a video published on its official X account on Thursday, outlining its activities between October 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026.

Former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Dr Abdulrasheed Maina, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s... The post EFCC wanted notice: Maina breaks silence, seeks notice of allegation appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has challenged religious institutions across Nigeria to rethink the practice of celebrating wealthy individuals without questioning the sources of their wealth. Olukoyede made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, where he spoke on the theme, “Shared Sacred Flourishing in Nigeria.”

GistReel The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called for a review of religious titles used by pastors, imams and other religious leaders facing financial crime cases. Olukoyede made the call while speaking at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja. According to him, the EFCC’s case files contain…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, a former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, wanted. Maina, 61, was previously convicted of money l… · Photo : Dashu Pagla · CC BY · Flickr

September 23, 2026 — ABUJA, Nigeria (Naija247news)  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. The anti-graft agency made the declaration on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in a wanted notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and published through the commission’s official communication channels.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. Maina, 61, was declared wanted in a notice signed by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. The commission identified him as an indigene of Biu, Borno State, and appealed to members of the public with credible information about his whereabouts to contact its offices across the country or reach the agency through its designated communication channels.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned local government chairmen that increased financial resources at the grassroots will come with greater scrutiny, stressing that no public official will be beyond the reach of accountability. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the maiden Annual National Conference of Local Government Council Chairmen and Traditional Rulers Councils.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the high number,,, The post We’ve too many Pastors, Imams in our financial crime case files — EFCC boss appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes.. The post EFCC boss to Religious leaders: Diverting tithes, offerings, zakat to private businesses criminal appeared first on Tribune Online.

A Nigerian court has ruled that the prolonged acting tenure of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is illegal. The decision, issued by an appeal court, chal… · Photo : MDGovpics · CC BY · Flickr