# Nigeria anti-corruption chief says he fired 40-plus staff for alleged corruption

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- BBC News, 2026-09-01 15:57 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9863817xzpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission chairman, Ola Olukoyede, says he ordered the dismissal of more than 40 staff over alleged corruption and financial misconduct during his tenure. More than five are facing prosecution, while the agency has renamed its internal affairs department and introduced a gifts and hospitality declaration policy.

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