- Trial proceedings were held in the Federal High Court regarding alleged money laundering involving state revenue.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating alleged money laundering within Kogi State's revenue service.
EFCC actions are facing pushback from multiple states, including Kogi, Osun, and Benue, with the Supreme Court examining the challenges to EFCC's investigation powers.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
EFCC actions are facing pushback from multiple states, including Kogi, Osun, and Benue, with the Supreme Court examining the challenges to EFCC's investigation powers.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The EFCC investigated the Benue State Government in 2019 and subsequently froze the Osun State Ecological Fund account.Sub-event
- EFCC placed account restrictions on Kogi, Osun, and Benue states on August 8, 2026.Sub-event
Legal challenges to EFCC powers regarding investigations in Kogi, Osun, and Benue states are now before the Supreme Court.1 source
Court of Appeal overturns ruling; EFCC freezes Osun accounts amid legal pushback.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kogi State
state in Nigeria
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Osun State
state in Nigeria
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Benue State
state in Nigeria