# Nigeria EFCC prosecutions – July 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-efcc-fraud-prosecutions
> Updated: 2026-07-22T16:33:42.000Z. Sources: 60. Developments: 17.

The EFCC’s asset‑recovery and fraud prosecutions continued throughout July 2026. The Federal Capital Territory High Court hearing on former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele was adjourned on 16 July, and on 17 July the Supreme Court unanimously reinstated the forfeiture of his seven luxury properties, US$2.045 million and share certificates linked to the Queensdorf Global Fund, transferring full ownership to the federal government.

On 18 July former Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami appeared in court as the EFCC revived investigations into his wealth and sought permanent forfeiture of 57 properties valued at about N212.8 billion. Other ongoing cases included the adjourned trial of influencer Blessing CEO and testimony in the Taraba State grain‑purchase probe.

New developments added to the picture. On 20 July the Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the trial of former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido and his two sons for a second time, citing the absence of lead counsel; the EFCC is prosecuting them on 37 counts of money‑laundering, kick‑backs and fictitious contracts alleged to total N1.35 billion, with the next hearing set for September.

On 22 July the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal affirmed the final forfeiture of assets belonging to retired Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe, valued at roughly N293.97 million, seized from alleged diversion of over N8.5 billion earmarked for NIMASA. The decision reinforces the EFCC’s authority to pursue civil forfeiture in high‑profile corruption cases and returns the seized properties and cash to the Federal Government.

These actions illustrate the breadth of the EFCC’s ongoing push against high‑level corruption and asset‑misappropriation across multiple states and sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-22: Nigeria Court of Appeal upholds forfeiture of ex-General Atewe's assets

Nigeria's Court of Appeal upheld forfeiture of retired General Emmanuel Atewe's N293.97 m assets—cash, land, farm, MTN shares—citing diversion of N8.5 bn NIMASA funds; the court rejected his Armed Forces Act‐s盾

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-court-of-appeal-upholds-forfeiture-of-ex-general-atewes-assets

### 2026-07-20: Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido's Fraud Trial Adjourned Again

Nigeria's court has again delayed the fraud trial of former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido and his sons after defence counsel Joe Agi failed to appear.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-jigawa-governor-sule-lamidos-fraud-trial-adjourned-again

### 2026-07-18: Nigeria's ex‑Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami hauled before court over seized assets

Former Attorney‑General Abubakar Malami was publicly rebuked in an Abuja court as the EFCC seeks to seize 57 properties worth about N212.8 billion, reviving corruption allegations tied to ex‑President Buhari.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-exattorneygeneral-abubakar-malami-hauled-before-court-over-seized-assets

### 2026-07-17: Nigeria's Former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele Loses Luxury Properties in Supreme Court Ruling

Nigeria’s Supreme Court reinstated the forfeiture of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele’s seven luxury properties, $2.045 million and share certificates to the federal government, overturning a Court of Appeal

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-supreme-court-orders-forfeiture-of-ex-cbn-governor-emefieles-luxury-properties

### 2026-07-16: Nigeria EFCC trials delayed as former officials miss court

Nigeria's EFCC trials of ex‑CBN governor Godwin Emefiele and ex‑Benue governor Gabriel Suswam were adjourned after both missed court dates, delaying hearings on alleged naira redesign and a N3.1 bn fraud.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-efcc-trials-delayed-as-former-officials-miss-court

### 2026-07-15: Nigeria's Supreme Court Upholds $2.0 M Asset Forfeiture from Ex-Central Bank Governor

Nigeria’s Supreme Court reinstated a $2 m forfeiture from ex‑CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, while courts also ordered the seizure of 48 Malami‑linked properties, ₦8.9 bn from Aisha Achimugu, and ₦941.9 m from an

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-ex-attorney-general-abubakar-malami-forfeits-48-properties-to-federal-government

### 2026-07-15: Nigeria influencer Blessing CEO's fraud trial adjourned to July 20

Nigeria’s Federal High Court adjourned influencer Blessing CEO’s N36 million fraud trial to 20 July after she missed a hearing due to ill health.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-influencer-blessing-ceos-fraud-trial-adjourned-to-july-20

### 2026-07-13: Nigeria ex‑Attorney General Abubakar Malami loses over 40 properties in court‑ordered forfeiture

Abuja court orders permanent forfeiture of over 40 properties linked to former AG Abubakar Malami, rejecting his family's challenges; EFCC also secures interim seizure of a Abuja plot.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abuja-courts-hear-multiple-land-disputes-involving-federal-agencies

### 2026-07-13: Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku faces N27bn fraud trial, witness details cash transfers

Witness testifies that ₦1.7‑₦1.8 bn meant for grain purchases in Taraba was transferred to his firm, withdrawn in cash, and taken to Government House, implicating former Governor Darius Ishaku and ex‑Permanent

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-taraba-governor-darius-ishaku-faces-n27bn-fraud-trial-witness-details-cash-transfers

### 2026-07-09: Godwin Emefiele's Statements Admitted as Evidence in $4.5bn Fraud Trial

Nigeria’s Lagos Special Offences Court admitted former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele’s EFCC statements as evidence in his $4.5 bn fraud trial, rejecting claims they were forced.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-former-central-bank-governor-emefieles-efcc-statements-admitted-as-evidence

### 2026-07-06: Abubakar Malami's forfeiture case judgment postponed to July 10

Nigeria's Federal High Court in Abuja has delayed judgment on the EFCC's bid to permanently forfeit 57 properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami until July 10.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-federal-court-delays-judgment-in-efcc-forfeiture-case-against-former-ag-malami

### 2026-07-03: Nigeria's former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele trial over $6.2 million fraud

Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele is on trial in Abuja for alleged $6.2 million fraud, with witnesses saying he directed illicit cash transfers via a proxy; he has pleaded not guilty.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-cbn-governor-emefiele-on-trial-over-62-million-theft

### 2026-07-01: Nigeria court: EFCC witness says ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele not linked to $6.2 million fraud

EFCC witness says former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele did not approve or benefit from $6.23 million fraud; $800 k recovered, trial adjourned to July 2026.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/efcc-witnesses-testify-in-nigerian-courts-over-62-million-cbn-loot-and-15-million-investment-fraud

### 2026-06-26: Former Nigerian Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele Seeks Exclusion of EFCC Statements Over Torture Claims

Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele asked Lagos court to bar EFCC statements, alleging they were obtained under torture; judge postponed the admissibility ruling to July 9 and set trial dates for early October

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-nigerian-central-bank-governor-godwin-emefiele-seeks-exclusion-of-efcc-statements-over-tortur

### 2026-06-16: Former Governors Abdulfatah Ahmed and Yahaya Bello Face EFCC Fraud Trials in Nigeria

Nigeria’s EFCC has adjourned former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed’s ₦5.78 bn SUBEB fraud trial to July 27 2026 and dismissed former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello’s bid to halt his ₦110.4 bn fraud case, allowing

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yahaya-bellos-fraud-trial-moves-forward-as-abuja-court-rejects-jurisdiction-challenge

### 2026-06-02: Nigeria's EFCC closes Ali Bello fraud case as witness clash erupts in Sule Lamido trial

Nigeria's EFCC closed the Ali Bello fraud case after 17 witnesses and adjourned it to June 2026, while a witness dispute delayed the Sule Lamido money‑laundering trial to June 4.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-efcc-closes-ali-bello-fraud-case-as-witness-clash-erupts-in-sule-lamido-trial

### 2026-06-02: Nigeria: Salifu Mustapha faces June 15 judgment for EFCC impersonation and extortion

A Nigerian court set June 15 for judgment on Salifu Mustapha, accused of impersonating EFCC officers and extorting money via fake uniforms and a Toyota Corolla, with proceeds sent to a Moniepoint account.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-salifu-mustapha-faces-june-15-judgment-for-efcc-impersonation-and-extortion

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