President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, who is set to officially retire on March 7, 2025. In a statement announcing the leadership transition, President Tinubu highlighted the … Read more
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it has deactivated the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) for Federal Tertiary Institutions (FTIs). This action follows the federal government’s recent decision to remove FTIs from the IPPIS platform. In an interview with The Nation, Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested several Edo State government officials who are signatories to the state government accounts. According to sources who spoke to news reporters on Friday, approximately five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are currently being held at the EFCC’s Benin office. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, … Read more
Senator Isah Jibrin confirmed that the Senate’s investigation into the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the CBN is ongoing, dispelling rumors of abandonment. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chair of the Senate committee investigating the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans obtained by the Federal Government from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Accountant-General and members of the Joint Account Allocations Committee on Thursday were summoned by the state House of Assembly. This news platform understand that the Ogun House of Assembly summoned them over the alleged diversion of councils’ allocations. It would be recalled that the Chairman of Ijebu-East … Read more
MDAs through the backdoor received billions of naira to them between 2017 and 2021 How public offices misused funds for SWV under Buhari’s regime A complete list of affected agencies revealed! Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have whisked away a former Accountant General and three others in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Accountant-General of Cross River State, Mrs. Rose Bassey, has been abducted by some gunmen. It was gathered that Bassey was abducted alongside three yet-to-be-identified persons on Tuesday evening along the Uyanga-Ikomita axis … Read more
Alleged Fraud: Trial Of Suspended Accountant General, Ahmed Idris Stalled EKO HOT BLOG reports that the trial of the suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been stalled following an application for adjournment by his legal team. At the resumed trial before Justice Adeniyi Ajayi of the FCT High Court on … Read more
The EFCC had on May 16 announced the arrest of Idris who was the Accountant General at the time, a move that sent shockwaves across the nation Idris will be arraigned with Godfrey Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Kudu Usman, and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited EDITOR’S PICK INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo … Read more
…although the AGF was initially accused of alleged ₦80 billion fraud, EFCC findings have unveiled another ₦90 billion scam. It was learnt that Idris was arrested after he shunned 80 invitations by the EFCC EDITOR’S PICK Bauchi Gov Moves To Reclaim Gov’ship Ticket, After Losing Presidential Bid IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose PDP Presidential … Read more
Sources disclosed that Yari and the Chairman of a firm, Finex Professional Services, were arrested around 5pm on Sunday over a ₦22bn deal. The Accountant-General was arrested about two weeks ago for approving some bogus contracts EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC … Read more
An EFCC official disclosed that the legal department of the commission secured the order within 24 hours after Idris was arrested in Kano He explained that they have been relying on the order to keep him in their custody pending the conclusion of their investigation EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC … Read more
An anonymous source in the EFCC disclosed that the properties traced to Idris are located in Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Dubai and London From all indications, these properties were purchased while Idris was in office and did not declare them before the Code of Conduct Bureau… EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC … Read more
The suspension is the latest in the ₦80 billion scandal involving the Accountant General who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday According to the minister, during the suspension period, which is without pay, Idris is not “expected to attend to your place of work or contact any official in … Read more
According to the President, the TSA was opened to address irregularities, ensure accountability… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why the Treasury Single Account was opened by his administration. According to the President, the TSA was opened to address irregularities, ensure accountability, curb the incessant number of accounts and enable the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial graced by creme de la creme in Lagos Lagos state accountant General, Dr Shefiu Abiodun Muritala, on Friday, 19th March 2021, lost his mother, Sariu Akanke Muritala. Ekohotblog reports the remains of Ms Sariu was interred on Saturday 20th March 2021 according to Islamic rites … Read more