Bauchi 2027: A choice between the accused, suspect and squeaky-clean SAN
By Malam Saadu Umar First things first. Let’s start with the accused. And what’s an accused? By law, “an accused is a person officially charged with a crime or put…
Lawyers warned against charging clients in foreign currencies, EFCC threatens prosecution
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned legal practitioners who charge clients professional fees in foreign currencies that they may face prosecution.The warning was issued by the Acting…
EFCC secured 10,872 convictions, recovered N1.23trn, says no one is above the law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N1.23 trillion and $684.48 million in proceeds of economic and financial crimes, secured 10,872 convictions and dismissed more than…
NESTOIL AND NECONDE Supreme Court Decision: A Practical Paralysis
The Supreme Court has spoken. The ex-parte orders are gone. The Receiver says he was not ousted. There is an order of the Federal High Court for parties to maintain…
EFCC arraigns man over alleged N13.6m property fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, has arraigned a man, Yusuf Oyepeju, before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan. Oyepeju, alongside his…
Banks, fintechs report 42,082 suspicious transactions to NFIU
Banks, fintech operators and other reporting entities submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit in 2025, as financial institutions stepped up compliance with anti-money laundering regulations…
Dahiru arrested for impersonating EFCC officials in Maiduguri
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a man, Nuhu Dahiru, for allegedly impersonating its operatives and obtaining N3 million from members of the public under false pretences…
When Democracy Is Bereft Of Civil Conversation
By Alabi Williams The last week of July was a public relations blunder for the Tinubu Presidency. As Nigeria gets closer to the 2027 elections, there are chances that all…
‘EFCC can’t freeze state govt account’ – Sam Amadi
The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, cannot freeze a state government account on the mere…
Osun account freeze: EFCC doesn’t need to consult anyone before freezing suspicious account – Tietie
A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, does not need to consult anyone before freezing an account suspicious…