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Addax Petroleum
Switzerland-based oil-and-gas subsidiary of Chinese state-owned Sinopec.
- Under investigation20262 sources
Bashir Nura Alkali
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and second defendant in the EFCC's 21-count charge against ex-minister Farouq.
- Under investigation202647 sources
Gboyega Oyetola
Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola (born 29 September 1954 in Iragbiji, Boripe LGA, Osun State) is a former insurance executive who became the long-serving Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola (2011-2018
- Under investigation20266 sources
Mustapha Abdullahi
Tinubu-appointed DG of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (appointed 24 October 2023).
- Under investigation20264 sources
Sadiya Umar Farouq
Inaugural Minister of Humanitarian Affairs under Buhari (2019–2023).
- Under investigation202036 sources
Akinwunmi Ambode
Akinwunmi Ambode served as Governor of Lagos State from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Under investigation1 source
Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari
Two-term Governor of Zamfara State (2011–2019, ANPP/APC) and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum from 2015.
- Under investigation22 sources
Abdulazeez Abubakar Yari
Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari, two-term Governor of Zamfara State (29 May 2011 - 29 May 2019) and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (2013-2015), is one of the most-investigated former state c
- Under investigation3 sources
Aboubakar Hima ('Petit Boubé')
Niger-national arms broker known by the nickname 'Petit Boubé'; son-in-law of former Niger president Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.
- Under investigation1 source
Achike Udenwa
Two-term PDP Governor of Imo State (1999–2007) and a chartered accountant.
- Under investigation1 source
Ade Bendel
Alleged advance-fee fraudster, arrested in EFCC's first week
- Under investigation1 source
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Two-term Governor of Sokoto State (2015–2023), former Speaker of the House of Representatives (2011–2015), now Senator for Sokoto South.
- Under investigation1 source
Ayo Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State, is alleged to have been a close Obasanjo ally who fled the country after impeachment; arrested and charged 2007
- Under investigation1 source
Belgore Commission
Investigated "Cement Armada" contract inflation under Gowon Ministry of Defence
- Under investigation1 source
Chief Adebayo Adefarati
Adefarati, AD governor of Ondo State 1999–2003, was the subject of an ICPC investigation opened in January 2002 over alleged financial recklessness and a ₦500 million property-fraud allegation tied to
- Under investigation1 source
Coker Commission (1962)
Investigated Awolowo and Western Region Marketing Board; found him culpable
- Under investigation1 source
Diepreye Sylva
Former governor, is mentioned as under EFCC investigation
- Under investigation64 sources
Dr. Arthur Ifeanyichukwu Okowa
Dr.
- Under investigation32 sources
Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle
Dr.
- Under investigation1 source
Fred Ajudua
Alleged advance-fee fraudster, among 30+ arrested in EFCC's first week of operations
- Under investigation1 source
Godwin Ndudi Elumelu
Member of National Assembly, is alleged to have been arrested for defrauding government of ₦5.
- Under investigation44 sources
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a Nigerian investment banker turned politician who served two terms as Governor of Edo State from 12 November 2016 to 12 November 2024, first on the All Progressives Congr
- Under investigation4 sources
Hyacinth Alia
Rev.
- Under investigation2 sources
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, OON (b.
- Under investigation2 sources
Ibrahim Idris
Civilian Governor of Kogi State 2003–2012 (PDP), a businessman ("Ibro") known for the Grand Ibro Hotels chain and other ventures.
- Under investigation4 sources
Idongesit Nkanga
Air Commodore Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga (27 January 1952 – 24 December 2020) was a Nigerian Air Force officer who served as the first Military Governor / Administrator of Akwa Ibom State from Septembe
- Under investigation3 sources
Idris Wada
Third civilian Governor of Kogi State (January 2012 – January 2016), retired pilot and founder of EAS Airlines, elected on the PDP platform with the support of his predecessor and kinsman Ibrahim Idri
- Under investigation5 sources
Isa Yuguda
Mallam Isa Yuguda (b.
- Under investigation1 source
Jibo Mohammed
Member of Parliament, is alleged to have been arrested in ₦5.
- Under investigation2 sources
Kemebradikumo Pondei
Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appointed February 2020 by President Buhari.
- Under investigation4 sources
Liyel Imoke
Senator Liyel Imoke (b.
- Under investigation1 source
Maurice Ibekwe
Alleged advance-fee fraudster, arrested in EFCC's first week
- Under investigation1 source
Michael Aondoakaa
Attorney General under Yar'Adua, is alleged to have sought to strip EFCC of prosecutorial powers to stop governor investigations
- Under investigation1 source
Murtala Mohammed
Military ruler 1975–76; instituted anti-corruption probes and asset declarations; assassinated after six months in office
- Under investigation1 source
Nicholas Ugbane
Senator, is alleged to have been arrested in ₦5.
- Under investigation1 source
Nnamdi Azikiwe
President of First Republic and Premier of Eastern Region; is alleged to have failed to sever links to African Continental Bank when he took office, investigated by Foster-Sutton Tribunal 1956
- Under investigation1 source
Orji Kalu
State governor, is mentioned as having owned newspapers and allegedly launched media campaign against EFCC while under investigation
- Under investigation1 source
Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate
Pension body; DG arrested for ₦2.
- Under investigation3 sources
Senator Ibikunle Amosun
In March 2019 the EFCC announced it had set up investigative teams to probe Amosun and three other outgoing APC governors (Rochas Okorocha, Abdulaziz Yari, Abdulfatah Ahmed) once their constitutional
- Under investigation1 source
Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke
Isiaka Adeleke, the first executive Governor of Osun State (January 1992 – November 1993, SDP, Third Republic), Federal Senator for Osun West (2015–2017, APC), and elder brother of current Governor Ad
- Under investigation4 sources
Seriake Henry Dickson
Seriake Henry Dickson was Governor of Bayelsa State from 14 February 2012 to 14 February 2020 (PDP), the first to serve a full eight-year tenure, presiding over the "Restoration Agenda" that built the
- Under investigation1 source
Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Governor of Nasarawa State (CPC then APC, 2011–2019).
- Under investigation1 source
Yakubu Gowon
Military ruler 1966–1975; 10 of 12 state governors found guilty of corruption by 1975 Assets Investigation Panel