The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC, Kano State Directorate, on Wednesday, secured the conviction and sentence of social media influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, before Justice Simone Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in the state. Kunya was arrested for allegedly spraying naira notes for fun during her stay in a hotel room at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction of two individuals, Tobilola Olamide, popularly known as ‘TobiNation’, and Babatunde Peter Olaitan, also known as ‘TDollar’, for abusing the Nigerian currency. Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, 8 May 2025, sentenced the duo to six months’ imprisonment each, with an …

After hours of questioning by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo (a.k.a. E-Money) purportedly regained his release on Tuesday evening. E-money had been picked on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and taken to the commission’s office in Abuja for questioning. E-Money was arrested by operatives …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel (a.k.a. E-Money), for allegedly abusing the Naira note. It was gathered that he was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos. Sources within the commission on Tuesday said E-Money was arrested for allegedly spraying United States …

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the remand of hip-hop musician, Terry Alexander Ejeh, popularly known as Terry Apala, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre until 5 May, 2025, when his bail application will be heard and determined. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Ejeh before Justice Akintayo Aluko on a one-count charge of abusing …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular TikTok personality, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, in Kano over allegations of abusing the Nigerian currency, the naira. A source within the anti-graft agency confirmed Kunya’s arrest to Kano-based Freedom Radio over the weekend, noting that an investigation is currently underway. ‘The investigation is ongoing, and once completed, she will be charged …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse. Raheem and Wahab are expected to report to the commission’s Lagos office for questioning on Monday. The brothers sparked widespread criticism after a video surfaced showing them flaunting and spraying bundles of N1,000 notes in …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has summoned a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Mohammad, his family, and other guests, over alleged naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah, in Kano. The invitation follows a viral video depicting individuals spraying naira notes at the event, drawing public attention and backlash as part of the agency’s ongoing campaign against currency …

In a bid to further strengthen its crusade against the abuse of the naira, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders. Spokesman of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale disclosed this as guest on the EFCC 97.3FM Abuja talk show yesterday. Oyewale emphasized the commission’s …

A coalition of civil society groups under the aegis of Network of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has dragged the Edo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a petition dated 2 May, 2024 and addressed to the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, the coalition stated …