DSS investigates suspended EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa for misappropriation of seized assets and fraudulent deals. Bawa’s suspension follows allegations of a $2 million bribe demand and premature asset disposal. Concerns over corruption within the EFCC arise as investigations unfold.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Indications have emerged that the Department of State Services (DSS) is … Read more
EkoHotBlog report that Abubakar Malami, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation has denied reports that he is on the run to avoid arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption. This is coming after the suspension of the EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Bola Tinubu … Read more
President Tinubu appoints Abdulkarim Chukkol as acting EFCC Chairman, replacing Abdulrasheed Bawa. Chukkol, former Director of Operations, brings vast law enforcement experience from institutions like the FBI National Academy. This appointment reflects Tinubu’s dedication to fighting corruption and ensuring economic stability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a swift move following the suspension … Read more
EFCC boss reportedly held a meeting with President Tinubu over discussions regarding the battle against corruption in the country. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, and it provided an opportunity for the EFCC Chairman to update President Tinubu on the progress made in the anti-corruption battle. One of the key points … Read more
Matawalle has called on the EFCC to ‘go after Buhari’s cabinet members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to go after officials of the Presidency and members of the outgoing Federal Executive Council (FEC). The call is coming after the EFCC … Read more
EFCC has declared a Kano APC senatorial candidate wanted over alleged $1.3m fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulsalam Abdulkarim, a multi-billionaire senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Kano Central, wanted over alleged $1,320,000 fraud. According to Independent Nigeria, the EFCC lawyer, Ahmed Arogha, at … Read more
The Vice President has charged young citizens to resist corrupt public officials to uphold the integrity of Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged young citizens to resist all corrupt public officeholders destroying the reputation of the country. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Police Arrests Cultists With Firearms In … Read more
A court has sentenced EFCC Chairman to Kuje prison for contempt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was on Tuesday convicted by a Federal High Court in Abuja for Contempt. Bawa was slammed with contempt of court in relation to his agency’s failure to comply with … Read more
The Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) has trained 197 drivers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Eko Hot Blog reports that the passing out ceremony took place on Friday at the Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium of the school in Benin, the Edo capital. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist … Read more
EFCC has asked INEC to furnish it with the bank accounts and other financial details of the political parties While the ruling APC sold its presidential forms for ₦100m, the main opposition party pegged its forms at ₦40m EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For … Read more
EFCC Chairman, Bawa has revealed why ex-Gov Willie Obiano is still in detention. The former governor, who had been on EFCC’s watchlist, was among other things, accused of misappropriating public funds totalling about N42billion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Monday, explained why the … Read more
FG has listed Diezani buildings, jewellery, bras and other items for sale. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has begun the process for the valuation of property belonging to several politically exposed persons, including the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. This online news platform gathered that Diezani property located in highbrow Banana Island Foreshore … Read more
The EFCC chairman said the directive, which was aimed at clearing “the rot that permeates the nation’s banking sector” The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Monday said the anti-graft agency’s directive to bankers to declare their assets was not to witch-hunt them but to save Nigeria from another … Read more
The EFCC chief revealed that he went straightaway from the hospital to his office to tidy up some things after which he headed home. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, says he is well and in good shape following the incident at an event on Thursday in Abuja. Bawa, who … Read more
Bawa – attributing to available records – revealed that the EFCC has well over 3,408 convictions as of August 2021 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested hundreds of suspected fraudsters and recovered various sums in different currencies in the last six months. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, explained that the commission … Read more
Bawa urged Nigerians to ensure that the love of the country was paramount in their heart, especially while discharging their duties. Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has on Thursday, revealed that the fight against corruption in Nigeria can only be won if all hands are on deck. The EFCC Chairman … Read more
“Investigation is ongoing. When you are investigating matters like this, they don’t end in a day. Thousands of investigations are going on, on a daily basis. The Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has mocked EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa after the latter said National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Asiwaju was under investigation by … Read more
“Investigation is ongoing. When you are investigating matters like this, they don’t end in a day. Thousands of investigations are going on, on a daily basis. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said that the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is under … Read more
Over 120 managing directors, deputy managing directors and executive directors of 19 deposit money banks are affected by the EFCC’s order. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC} has issued a final warning to over 120 managing directors and top executives of banks to submit their asset declaration forms, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The anti-graft agency … Read more
“The rising increase of internet fraud is a huge problem. From January to the 10th of June 2021, we arrested 1,502 internet fraudsters across the country The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC, has, in the last 100 days, recovered $261 million, N6 billion, and 13,000 pounds illegally acquired by suspected criminals. Also recovered by … Read more