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The Tuesday, May 12, 2026, visit of operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State was informed by the need to authenticate a medical report presented by a suspect under remand by Justice M.A Onyetunu of the Federal High Court, Uyo, for allegedly defrauding multiple micro finance banks, including University of Uyo Micro Finance Bank. The suspect had presented a medical report which required authentication by the UUTH management. The Commission wrote two different letters, dated March 11, 2026 and April 20, 2026, to the hospital management to this effect without receiving any response. The Investigating Officer handling the matter took the further step of visiting the hospital to enquire about the status of the request. Still, no response. As a last resort, operatives of the Commission visited the Chief Medical Director of the hospital on Tuesday to make further enquiries, only to be locked in with a false alarm and subjected to unprovoked attack by misguided staff of the facility who pelted them with stones and other dangerous objects. While within the hospital, the CMD reportedly directed that gates of the facility be shut, making it impossible for any lawful enquiry to be made. Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State advised the CMD to open the hospital gates to enable the operatives exit the premises peacefully but the entreaties were turned down. In spite of the hostility and provocation, there was no breakdown of law and order as the operatives exercised restraint and professionally made their ways out of the hospital premises without disrupting its activities. Enquiries bordering on operational engagements of the Commission are lawful. It is therefore necessary to remind the public and corporate bodies that they are obligated to cooperate with the agency in such circumstances. Contrary action could be deemed as obstruction, which is criminal with attendant legal consequences. #EFCC

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Non - Disclosure of Assets: Appeal Court Upholds Conviction and Sentence of George Turnah The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday, May 14, 2026 upheld the conviction of George Turnah Alabh, a former Special Assistant to the erstwhile Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Dan Abia. At the Court of Appeal, Justice Peter C. Obiorah who read the lead judgment, dismissed Alabh's appeal and affirmed the judgment of the trial court on the grounds that he was properly served the charge sheet and that the charge was not an abuse of court processes despite the filing of a civil suit on the same case by him. Justice Obiorah further noted that the prosecution proved the counts against the defendant that he failed and neglected to disclose his interest in Ashford Consult and Events Nig. Limited on the asset and declaration form he filled at the EFCC office when he was arrested and investigated for the offences of money laundering and obtaining under false pretence. Alabh was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a 4 -count charge that bordering on money laundering, obtaining by false pretence, abuse of office amongst others sometime in 2017 at the Federal High Court presided by Justice A.T Mohammed where he pleaded "not guilty" to the charges preferred against him. Count one of the charge reads: That you George Turnah Alabh on or about 15th March, 2017 at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, South/South Zonal Office, No, 6A Olumeni Street, Old GRA off Forces Avenue, Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court knowingly failed to make full disclosure of your assets to wit: your interest in one of the Director and majority shareholder of Ashford Consult and Events Nig. Ltd in the Asset Declaration Form you filled at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 27 (1) & (3)(a) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment Act 2004. Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

Following the impassioned reaction of Nigerians to a recent incident at the Uyo University Teaching Hospital, UUTH, involving operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Commission and some staff of the hospital, the Commission is constrained to issue further clarification concerning the episode. The presence of the Commission’s Operatives in the facility on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 was purely administrative, to facilitate the authentication of a document, rather than a tactical operation to effect arrest. Contrary to the information making the rounds, no arrests were made and the staff of the hospital that followed our operatives to the Zonal Command were not detained. The Commission is outraged by the allegations of brutalisation of staff of the hospital. Even though we have not seen any physical evidence of such brutality in terms of bodily harm or injury to anyone, including to the staff members who addressed the media on this issue, the Commission as a responsible organisation, has ordered an investigation into the incident. While awaiting the outcome of this inquiry, any staff of the Commission found to have deviated from the Standard Operating Procedure of the Agency, will not be spared. The Commission acknowledges stakeholders who have shown concern in the amicable resolution of the issue and ,once again, reassures the public, including medical staff of the UUTH, that the May 12th incident was an aberration and should not be allowed to be exploited by some fifth columnists to undermine the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The EFCC recognizes the rights of every Nigerian and will continue to pursue its mandate without distraction or encroachment on the inalienable right of anyone.

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Alleged N36m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud. Nkiruka was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six Million Naira). At the commencement of proceedings, defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that the defendant had refunded part of the money to the petitioner. “We have an application to make. The defendant approached the nominal complainant and refunded N24 million out of the N36 million. “We are asking for a short adjournment to resolve the outstanding balance. The nominal complainant agreed that if the balance is paid, they can prevail on the EFCC to drop the case,” he said. Responding, the prosecution counsel, S.I. Suleiman, stated that the prosecution was not privy to any discussion between the defendant and the nominal complainant. “The complainant here is the Federal Government of Nigeria, and we are here for the arraignment. We urge that the defendant take her plea, as that is the business of the day,” he said. In his ruling, Justice Dipeolu held that “the defence and the nominal complainant can have discussions even during the pendency of the charge. It does not affect the proceedings before the court. The defendant will take her plea.” Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

EFCC Arraigns Bank MD, One Other for Alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m Fraud The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 12, 2025, arraigned Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, Managing Director, Viscount Microfinance Bank before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for fraud. She is being prosecuted on a two-count charge, bordering on illegal conversion and obtaining money by false pretence. Count one reads: ‘’That you, Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, sometime in 2022 at Abuja, within the Judicial Division of this Honourable Court, while being the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank was entrusted with the sum of Nineteen Million Naira (N19,000,000.00) by Ernest Terkula Jor for the purpose of investment, did dishonestly convert the same to your own use in violation of the mode in which the contract is to be discharged, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code Act Cap 532 (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990) and punishable under Section 312 of the same Act”. Count two reads, “That you Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei sometime in 2022 at Abuja within the Judicial Division of this Honourable court while being the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank, was entrusted with the sum of Thirty Thousand United States of America Dollars) ($30,000.00) by Ernest Terkula Jor for the purpose of investment, did dishonestly convert the same to your own use in violation of the mode in which the contract is to be discharged, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code Act Cap 532 (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990) and punishable under Section 312 of the same Act.” She pleaded “not guilty,” following which prosecution counsel, S.N Robert, prayed the court for a trial date. Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

Lagos Court Jails Businessman Seven Years for $247,390 Fraud Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on May 14, 2026, convicted and sentenced a businessman, Kingsley Obasi, to seven years imprisonment for a $247,390 fraud. Obasi, alongside his company, Great King Parkson Industrial Company, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on February 22, 2023, on a one-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 287(9)(b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The charge reads: “That you, Kingsley Obasi and Great King Parkson Industrial Company, sometime in 2021, at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of $162,615 (One Hundred and Sixty-Two Thousand, Six Hundred and Fifteen United States Dollars), property of Vasworld Power Company Nigeria Limited, being the balance sum realised from the sale of car batteries supplied to you for sale and onward remittance to Vasworld Power Company Nigeria Limited.” The defendant, who represented the company in court, pleaded “not guilty” to the charge, thereby leading to a full trial. During the trial, the prosecution counsel, M. K. Bashir called two witnesses and tendered several documents, which were admitted in evidence by the court. The first defendant testified in his own defence. Delivering judgment, Justice Mojisola Dada held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently found the defendants guilty. The defence counsel, Suleiman Etuzogie, in his allocutus, urged the court to temper justice with mercy, stating that the convict had learned lessons about doing business in Nigeria. Justice Dada subsequently sentenced Obasi to seven years’ imprisonment, with an option of N5 million fine. The court also directed the convict to restitute the outstanding sum of $247,390, being proceeds from the sale of batteries belonging to Vasworld Power Company Nigeria Limited, to the complainant through the Commission. Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

Contracts Awarded by Ex-NHIA Boss did not go Through Procurement Procedures-Witness James Balami, the Second Prosecution Witness, PW2, in the trial of the former National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA boss, Professor Usman Yusuf on Thursday, May 14, 2026 told the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, presided over by Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu that the contract awarded to Lubekh Nigeria Ltd by NHIA for the supply of vehicles under the leadership of the defendant was not subjected to procurement processes. The witness, Director of Procurement, NHIA disclosed that the contract was awarded to the company, whose alter ego is Kabiru Yusuf Yar’adua, a brother to the defendant, Professor Yusuf. Led in his examination-in-chief by prosecution counsel, Francis Usani, the witness disclosed that Lubekh Nigeria Ltd, Zaramat Global Company Ltd and GK Kanki Foundation were the three companies which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, requested the NHIA in a letter to furnish it with some information. “Kabiru Yusuf Yar’adua is a business man and owner of Lubekh company and a brother to the defendant, Professor Yusuf, who was the then chief executive,” he said. He stated that Lubekh Nigeria Ltd. submitted documents for the award of contracts, which he disclosed “were evaluated and found to be responsive both technically and financially, and the Tenders Board considered the report presented to it and approved the award of the contract to it for the supply of vehicle.” When asked by the prosecution counsel if he could recall the value of the contract, he said “I can’t recall, but there is one that is about N9 million,” adding that the process of the award took place between the NHIA Human Resources and the defendant, who was the Chief Executive Officer with the Procurement Department, sidelined. Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

Court Jails two Fraudsters for N7m Fraud in Maiduguri Justice Aisha Ibrahim of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, has convicted and sentenced the duo of Abdullahi Suleiman and Ahmad Yahaya to various jail terms. Suleiman and Yahaya were arraigned on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 on a one- count separate charge bordering on cheating and criminal misappropriation to the tune of Seven Million Three Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand Naira (N7, 378,000.00) The charge against Suleiman reads: “That you, Abdullahi Suleiman and Ismail Luka (now at large) and Ibrahim Musa (now at large) sometime in 2026 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit an offence to wit: cheating where you induced one Mustapha Baraka Abubakar to deliver to you the sum of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000.00) under the guise that the said amount represent payment for an exchange with United State of American Dollar which you are yet to deliver and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 59(b) and punishable under Section 60(2) of the Penal Code Law and other Matters Connected therewith Law, 2023 of Borno State.” While the charge against Yahaya reads: “That you, Ahmad Yahaya, sometime in 2025 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly induced Abba Goni Hassan , to deliver to you the sum of N2, 378,000.00 (Two Million Three Hundred and Seventy Eight Thousand Naira) via your account number 0049529965 domiciled with Union Bank and from his account number 0154525522 domiciled with Union Bank respectively, under your instruction where you presented yourself as the Chief Executive officer (C.E.O) of Siliki Millennium Oil, a company registered in Nigeria under the guise that the said amount represented payment for a supply of food stuff, flour and other food related items, to individuals, markets and stores, which you are yet to deliver and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 309(a) and (b) and punishable under Section 310 of the Penal Code Law and other Matters therewith Law, 2023 of Borno State.” Full story via link in bio. #EFCC

Lagos Court Jails Businessman Seven Years for $247,390 Fraud Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, convicted and sentenced a businessman, Kingsley Obasi, to seven years imprisonment for a $247,390 fraud. Obasi, alongside his company, Great King Parkson Industrial Company, was arraigned by the EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on February 22, 2023, on a one-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 287(9)(b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. Visit www.efcc.efcc.gov.ng for more stories. #EFCC