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EFCC grills Sujimoto CEO over N5.7b “contract fraud”, passport seized, accounts frozen

Daily Dispatch September 9, 2025

For hours on Monday, September 8, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) grilled the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, in Abuja over alleged diversion of about N5.7 billion belonging to Enugu State. There were indications he

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Fagbemi: EFCC, ICPC not targeting anti-Tinubu politicians

Daily Dispatch August 22, 2025

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed allegations by opposition politicians that the anti-corruption war under President Bola Tinubu was being used as a weapon against political rivals, insisting that anti-graft agencies remained independent in carrying out their duties. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, speaking at a

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Refinery fraud: EFCC recovers billions as ex-NNPCL officials face prosecution- Report

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri. A report by Sunday PUNCH said that the anti-graft agency was working to recover another N10bn and $13m allegedly siphoned […]

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Housing Ministry Warns Public Against Fraudsters Over Forfeited Housing Units

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has issued a strong warning to the public, urging caution against fraudsters claiming involvement in the sale of 753 housing units recently forfeited to the Federal Government. These properties, previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele,

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ADC’s allegation of opposition witch hunt ‘self-serving, diversionary’ — EFCC

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded firmly to allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is being used as a political tool against opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement on X, EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede rejected accusations of partisanship, emphasising the Commission’s mandate to investigate

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EFCC arrests Aminu Tambuwal for alleged N189bn fraud

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, for alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion. Reports said that Tambuwal, a senator representing Sokoto South, was detained after arriving at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025. The former […]