An individual was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikeja court following claims that Muhammadu Buhari shortlisted him for Chief of Army Staff.

The entities involved

• Muhammadu Buhari →

  former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025)

  • Textile relics are being discovered across several Nigerian cities, prompting Muhammadu Buhari to vow the revival of these industries in the region.Sat 04:59
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• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Nigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Mon 06:42
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15
• Economic and Financial Crimes Commission →

  anti-graft agency in Nigeria

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  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been called to investigate alleged misuse of state funds in Oyo State.Mon 14:52

Related events

• Muhammadu Buhari served as president of Nigeria on June 6, 2026.Jun 10
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Ali Bala and prosecuted Yusuf Umar regarding alleged fraud in Ikeja court.Sep 4
• The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office is located in Lagos.Sep 19
• Buhari directed the EFCC to investigate the predecessors of the JAMB Registrar, leading to 18 charges against his predecessor.Aug 17
• EFCC chairman delivered a lecture in Cambridge, while Buhari approved an early whistleblower policy and Kemi Adeosun described policy as a joint project.Aug 28