EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N90.9m Money Laundering In Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, arraigned one Fidelix Samuel Ebuka before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged money laundering offence.
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Ebuka was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the retention of proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira), contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The charge reads: “That you, Fidelix Samuel Ebuka, on or about April 15, 2026, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, directly retained N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira) in your Union Bank account number 0069938215, which proceeds you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”

When the charge was read to him, the defendant pleaded not guilty.

Following the plea, prosecution counsel, H.U. Kofarnaisa, requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional facility pending trial.

Counsel to the defendant, Bimbo Ogunlaja, subsequently sought an adjournment to enable the defence to move its bail application.

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Justice Bogoro thereafter adjourned the matter until June 29, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial.

The court also ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional facility pending the determination of his bail application.
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AFWCN Forges Stronger Defence Ties, Advances Security And Technology Engagement In Tanzania

The Air Force War College Nigeria (AFWCN) delegation undertook an International Study Tour to the United Republic of Tanzania as part of efforts to deepen strategic understanding of contemporary security dynamics and emerging defence technologies.

During a visit to the Dr Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, participants of Air War Course 12/2026 engaged in presentations and discussions on the theme, “Integrating Emerging Technologies for National Security.”

The engagement provided valuable insights into defence diplomacy, regional security architecture, joint security cooperation and the application of innovative technologies to enhance national defence capabilities and operational effectiveness.
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In furtherance of bilateral defence relations and strategic military collaboration, the delegation paid courtesy visits to the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces Headquarters and the Nigeria High Commission in Tanzania.

Discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military relations, addressing regional security challenges and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration in promoting regional peace and stability.

The delegation also visited the Tanzania Automotive Technology Centre (TATC), where members gained firsthand exposure to advancements in indigenous automotive technology, defence innovation and industrial capabilities that support force mobility, logistics and broader national security objectives.

Speaking during the engagements, the Exercise Director and Commandant of the Air Force War College Nigeria, Air Vice Marshal GA Mbaka, expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Tanzania for the warm hospitality extended to the delegation.

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He conveyed the goodwill and esteemed regards of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Air Force to strengthening strategic partnerships, deepening defence cooperation and advancing collective security initiatives in support of peace, stability and sustainable development across the African continent.
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EFCC, INEC To Collaborate Towards Ensuring Credible Elections In 2027

… As Chartered Institute of Bankers Pledges Partnership

The EFCC and INEC have agreed to partner together towards ensuring credible and transparent election in the 2027 general election. This understanding was reached on Tuesday June 9, 2027 when the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Obo Etfanga paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.
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The State REC who was recently deployed to Edo State said he sought to engage with critical stakeholders including Law Enforcement Agencies as the 2027 general election approaches. Aside the engagement with critical stakeholders, he said the visit was to explore areas of further collaboration while noting that the EFCC has always played significant role in seeking to curtail vote buying during elections.

In a related development, the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, also paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. Ibukun Akande, Chairman of the Institute, Edo State Branch, said the visit was to seek areas of collaboration with the EFCC as the Commission’s mandate is to deal with economic and financial crimes which often revolves around banks and bankers.

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While the Acting Zonal Director, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, noted that the Commission will continue to partner with INEC in discharging its mandate of curtailing incidence of vote buying before and during the election, he thanked CIBN leadership for the visit, noting that the Commission will always collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in the country.
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