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  • Under investigation20261 source

    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