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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained the process for members of the public to submit petitions on alleged cases of fraud and other financial crimes through its online portal.

According to the commission on its website, petitioners are required to provide accurate information, as submitting a false petition is a criminal offence.

The EFCC warns that making a false petition is punishable under Section 64(3) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, with a penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding ₦100,000.

Information required for an EFCC petition

To submit a petition, applicants are expected to complete an online form containing the following details:

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Personal information

First name
Middle name (optional)
Surname
National Identification Number (NIN)
Submission type
Gender
Phone number
Email address
Country
State
Local Government Area
Residential address

Case information

Subject or title of the petition
Name of the suspect
Suspect’s location
Name of the complainant
Location where the alleged crime occurred
Amount involved
Currency

Petition details
Petitioners are also required to provide a detailed narration of the complaint in the petition section.

The EFCC allows petitioners to upload supporting evidence, although this is optional.

Accepted files include:

PDF documents
Image files

The commission also requires users to complete a security verification before proceeding with the submission.

Before filing a petition, applicants must acknowledge that they have read and understood the notice on false petitions and agree to provide truthful and accurate information.

The EFCC says providing complete and accurate information will enable it to process petitions more effectively.

Submit your petition here: https://www.efcc.gov.ng/petition

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A UK-based Nigerian legal practitioner, Baron Chymaker, says he has formally begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship.

Chymaker said his lawyer in Nigeria had confirmed that his application had been submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, alongside the required fees.

He disclosed this in a post on X on Thursday.

“I have today received a confirmation from my lawyer in Nigeria that my application to renounce my Nigerian citizenship has been submitted to the SGF and all fees paid as appropriate. I cannot wait for the approval,” he wrote.

Chymaker is known for his commentary on international law, UK and Nigerian legal practice, and cryptocurrency on the X platform.

He has frequently criticised aspects of Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly around the doctrine of judicial precedent.

He had earlier described the reliance on stare decisis in Nigerian courts as unfair, linking it to certain outcomes in election tribunal cases.

He has also urged Nigerian-trained lawyers to pursue advanced courses or consider practising in more developed jurisdictions, a position he has reiterated on his social media platform.

As of the time of this report, the SGF’s office had not issued a statement on Chymaker’s application.

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of children and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA of oyo state.

President Tinubu says he regrets the anguish of the victims, their family and the entire nation experienced as a result of the incidence.

According to him, in the course of the rescue, eight of the kidnappers were arrested and are now in the DSS custody.

One of the teachers in a video obtained by our Correspondent was heard thanking President Tinubu for rescuing all the abductees alive.