Ola Olukoyede
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. He has been a prominent figure in the fight against financial crimes and corruption, emphasizing the need for a decisive crackdown on internet fraudsters, known as Yahoo boys, whose activities have increasingly involved more serious crimes such as kidnapping and ritual killings.
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Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, discussing arrests related to scams.
How Nigerians Fall Victim to Transnational Remote Job Scams
Nigeria· 2026-02-01
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, stated that corruption is masking God’s abundant blessings on Nigeria.
Corruption Masking Nigeria's Blessings, Says EFCC ChairNigeria· 2025-12-25
The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had taken personal charge of the alleged fraud case.
NNPC refinery probe drags as EFCC remains silent on suspectsNigeria· 2025-12-21
Ola Olukoyede is the EFCC chairman accused of bias by Malami's camp.
Malami protests as EFCC raids his homes in Abuja & KebbiNigeria· 2025-12-18
Ola Olukoyede is the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who raised the alarm about corrupt Nigerian politicians hiding wealth in cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Fraud: Nigerian Politicians Laundering Money?Nigeria· 2025-07-11
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, said access to the new EFCC Academy within the Giri District had been a challenge.
Tinubu Praises Renewed Hope Agenda INigeria· 2025-07-01
Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC boss, demanded that Bello come out of hiding, questioning his superiority over others the commission was dealing with.
EFCC, NUJ Scandal & First Lady's Budget: Nigeria's CorruptioNigeria· 2025-06-29
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, urged Nigerians not to condemn Tompolo over the allegations.
Don’t condemn Tompolo yet, EFCC boss warnsNigeria· 2025-05-26
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who has been accused of holding a secret meeting with unnamed politicians.
Olukoyede never held pre-defection meeting with any governorNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ola Olukoyede is the EFCC Chairman who officially handed over the housing units to the Minister of Housing.
FG to sell houses to low, middle-income NigeriansNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the EFCC mentioned in the context of taking over the suspects for investigation.
EFCC probes 24 suspected Internet fraudsters extradited from GhanaNigeria· 2025-04-29
Ola Olukoyede has warned Bureau De Change operators and other business stakeholders against illegal cash smuggling.
EFCC warns BDC operators, others against cash smugglingNigeria· 2025-04-26
Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the EFCC, had called to instruct the agency to alert Nigerians about potential Ponzi schemes.
EFCC, SEC move to dismantle Ponzi schemesNigeria· 2025-04-17
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, warned that weak governance structures are fuelling the operations of violent non-state actors in Nigeria.
EFCC links terror financing to corruption, weak governanceNigeria· 2025-04-15
Mr Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the EFCC.
Court dismisses N5bn suit by Chinese fraud suspects against EFCCNigeria· 2025-04-10
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and has led significant reforms and record-setting convictions in the commission.
Let’s give Olukoyede his flowersNigeria· 2025-03-31
Ola Olukoyede has expressed confidence that Nigerians have the capacity to defeat corruption through collective determination and commitment.
Corruption-free Nigeria possible, says EFCC chairNigeria· 2025-03-31Under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC is undergoing critical reforms that promise to reshape its operations and refocus its mandate.
Reforming Nigeria’s anti-graft agencyNigeria· 2025-03-20
Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has called for greater commitment, integrity, and professionalism from operatives of the Commission.
Olukoyede demands more commitment from EFCC operativesNigeria· 2025-03-15
Olukoyede welcomed the enhanced cooperation, acknowledging the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and France in tackling crime.
EFCC, France collaborate on cyber investigations, asset trackingNigeria· 2025-03-04
Ola Olukoyede is the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who raised concerns about foreign fraud syndicates in Nigeria.
Foreigners forming criminal cells in Nigerian cities – EFCC chairNigeria· 2025-02-27
Mr Ola Olukoyede is the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Tinubu urges inter-agency synergy to combat banditry, kidnapping, othersNigeria· 2025-02-24
Ola Olukoyede is the EFCC Chairman who urged countries to release assets for victim restitution.
EFCC returns $132, 362, N78m to foreign fraud victimsNigeria· 2025-02-21
Ola Olukoyede admonished local government chairmen to be prudent and accountable in their management of resources.
CBN, 774 chairmen differ over councils’ account openingNigeria· 2025-02-20
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who called on local government chairmen to be prudent and accountable.
EFCC will monitor your funds, Olukoyede tells LG chairmenNigeria· 2025-02-19
Ola Olukoyede is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and has been recognized for his achievements in fighting corruption since assuming office.
Olukoyede’s winning strides in EFCC and Fasan’s errors of analysisNigeria· 2025-02-16
Ola Olukoyede has defended the commission’s ongoing crackdown on internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys.
Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, banditry – EFCC chairNigeria· 2025-02-14