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The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, September 22, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of a former legislative aide and banker, Mr. Goni Yilkan, for obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N120.5 million before Justice F. E Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja. Yilkan, who hails from Nguru, Yobe State, was found guilty on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, and punishable under Section 1(3) of…

The trial of former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswan before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, was on Monday, stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on amended 11-count charges for allegedly diverting N3.1bn, being part of proceeds from the sale of the Benue State shares, held on its behalf by the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, through Elixir Securities Limited and Elixir Investment Partners Limited. Justice Lifu had on Wednesday, July 23,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Office of Investigation, Korean National Police Agency, KNPA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on tackling economic and financial crimes and strengthening institutional capacities. The signing of the MoU took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea at the 3rd International Counter-Fraud Conference, themed “Global Fraud Shield: Coordinated Defense against Evolving Threats,” hosted by the Korean National Police Agency. The MoU focusses on information exchange, best practices sharing, capacity building, institutional strengthening, research collaboration, asset recovery coordination, public education, mutual support platform, training exchange, international cooperation…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has described elaborate reforms as the panacea to investment risks across the African continent. He made this disclosure on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum. According to him, lowering investment risks in Africa requires broad-based and radical reforms that would make the continent a beautiful bride to investors around the world. “De-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms to improve the ease of doing business, respect for the rule of…

A coalition of civil society groups under the banner of the National Interest Coalition staged a large protest in Abuja on Monday against what they described as a “grand plot” by senior public officials to derail President Bola Tinubu’s anti-corruption agenda and weaken the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The demonstration began after a press conference convened by the group in the Central Area and proceeded through the Three Arms Zone home to the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and Supreme Court before ending at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi. Led by Comrade Bashir Abdu, the protesters carried placards, chanted…

A coalition under the aegis of the National Interest Coalition (NICO) has raised alarm over what it described as a grand conspiracy by some embattled top government office holders to derail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anti-corruption fight and destabilise the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The group alleged that the plot, backed by ₦5 billion, was designed to blackmail EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede and smear the anti-corruption drive of the Tinubu administration. Addressing journalists in Abuja during a solidarity march and world press conference on Monday, NICO leader, Comrade Bashir Abdu, said those behind the alleged…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council have forged a stronger collaborative pact to improve on foreign direct investment drives into the country. The agreement was made in Abuja on Thursday, September 4, 2025 when the Director General of the Council, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, led his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Adeyemi disclosed that the parley was necessary to evaluate the integrity of the investing members of the public preparatory to World Investment Summit to be…

Budget-Friendly Travel Hacks for 2025 — Prices are up in many hubs, but value hasn’t vanished. It’s hiding in timing, tools, and trade-offs. FlightsSet alerts 8–10 weeks out; search to whole regions; fly midweek. Use points for long-haul economy or short-haul business where sweet spots persist. StaysMix guesthouses with apartment stays; message hosts for weekly rates; book nonrefundable only when plans are firm. FoodOne sit-down meal, one market meal, one picnic. Buy fruit where locals queue; carry a spice sachet; refill water at public fountains where safe. TransportCity passes, railcards, and bike shares stack savings. Walk the last mile and…

Why Morocco’s Sahara Desert Should Be on Your Bucket List — The desert is a study in minimalism: dunes, wind, stars, silence. That’s the draw. Routes that workFrom Marrakech, loop through Aït Benhaddou and Dades to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) or M’Hamid (Erg Chigaga). Break the journey with kasbah stays. Camp lifeChoose operators with Leave No Trace policies; ask about waste and water practices. Pack layers—desert nights bite even in summer. On the dunesRide at golden hour; photograph at blue hour; walk barefoot where cool. Keep distances from wildlife and avoid crest damage. Culture & respectLearn a few Tamazight or Arabic…

Sustainable Travel: How to Explore Without Leaving a Trace — Sustainability isn’t a vibe; it’s a habit built from dozens of small decisions. Pack & prepWater filter, tote, metal spork, quick-dry towel. Choose solid toiletries and reef-safe sunscreen. Buy less, repair more. Move smarterPrefer trains and buses; offset flights after first reducing them. Walk the “last mile” where possible—your best serendipity happens at 5 km/h. Spend with purposePick family-run stays and certified guides; pay fair prices; avoid wildlife handling. Support conservation fees with gratitude. Trail ethicsStay on paths, pack out trash, keep noise down. Drones have rules—learn them and respect…