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The chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing public backlash and calls for his resignation after freezing Osun State's accounts. The order was subsequently reversed by President Tinubu, intensifying scrutiny on the EFCC boss.
President Tinubu has directed the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State government's account, a move that follows widespread condemnation of the freeze by political figures. This directive comes as Tinubu also flagged off N216 billion worth of road projects in Osun State, emphasizing quality delivery.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that 'Yahoo boys' successfully stole N7.2 million from a judge's bank account.
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has warned citizens against vote buying and money politics, calling them threats to democracy.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has pledged to discipline officers involved in the controversial raid on UUTH, issuing an apology and ordering a full investigation into the incident. The move follows public outcry regarding the conduct of the raid.
The EFCC Chairman has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool in the fight against corruption and to ensure accountability, particularly within Nigerian universities.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede felicitates with Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to uphold Ramadan’s values of discipline and anti-corruption for a better Read More:…
The EFCC chairman has warned that fraudsters are increasingly using real estate transactions to launder money and hide illicit proceeds.
President Tinubu has directed the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State government's account, expressing embarrassment over the timing of the action. This directive has sparked debate regarding the anti-graft agency's independence, with Governor Adeleke suing the EFCC for damages.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede stated that contract fraud is the most common form of corruption within Nigeria's public sector, detailing its various forms and issuing warnings.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede called on Nigerians to reject vote-buying and electoral inducement to ensure credible elections in 2027, warning against threats to democracy.
The EFCC chairman has pledged to punish officers connected to the UUTH operation, responding to concerns raised by the medical community and the public.
The Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed details of a six-month investigation into Pastor Jerry Eze. The probe focused on allegations of money laundering against the prominent pastor.
The Executive Chairman of Nigeria's EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, delivered an Easter message in Abuja, stating that corruption will not define the nation and will be overcome.
The SSS agent said the defendant shared content on Facebook in a bid to blackmail the EFCC chair. The post SSS witness tells court how defendant allegedly tried to blackmail EFCC chairman appeared…
Political parties in Nigeria, APGA and YPP, are at odds over calls for the resignation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman. The disagreement stems from the ongoing Osun crisis, with some rejecting the calls for his removal.
The Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olukoyede, has assured citizens that the commission is well-equipped with technology and expertise to combat emerging financial crimes and corruption.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed that governorship aspirants spent N30 billion on primaries, warning that such expenditures threaten democracy and fuel corruption ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association suspended its strike after the EFCC chairman publicly apologised over the alleged assault of doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching…
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has expressed concern over the misappropriation of student fees and other financial irregularities within Nigerian universities, stating that such practices undermine the education system's integrity.
The EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede, disclosed how the agency prevented a national disaster by stopping a contractor from installing fake transmission lines, highlighting efforts against procurement fraud.
A DSS witness testifies in the defamation case against EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, detailing the investigation into alleged false posts on social media. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-witness-testifies-in-efcc-chairmans-defamation-case/