Anti-Corruption

NIS Warns: Higher Passport Fees Alone Won’t Stop Racketeering

Sep 5, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Higher passport fees cannot stop unofficial payments. Applicants face system glitches and rely on middlemen. Reforms underway, but corruption persists. Despite increasing passport fees, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledges that applicants still encounter unofficial charges and exploitation, highlighting ongoing challenges within the system. According to Eko Hot Blog, insiders including serving and retired NIS … Read more

Security Tightened at Kano EFCC Office as CSOs Stage Peaceful Anti-Corruption Protest

Sep 4, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Kano Police bolster security at EFCC zone ahead of civil society rally. CSOs rally in solidarity with anti-graft agencies amid major corruption probes. Protesters call for transparency, judicial fairness, and legislative oversight. Security around the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) zonal office in Kano was significantly heightened on Thursday as civil society organizations mounted … Read more

Missing ₦57 Billion: SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Failure to Investigate Humanitarian Affairs Ministry

Dec 15, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more

Oyo State: OYACA Receives 406 Petitions On Corruption In The State

Dec 10, 2024. by Adedara

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) claims it has received 406 petitions on cases that are corruption related since its launch in April 2021 till date. Justice Eni Esan, OYACA Chairman, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference, to honour the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. Eni Esan, a retired judge, said the petitions, came … Read more

No Cash, No Drugs – EFCC Sets Record Straight on Alleged Raid at Bello El-Rufai’s Home

Dec 5, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the home of Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Thursday, … Read more

NANS Applauds EFCC for Recovery of Massive Estate from Corrupt Official

Dec 3, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for successfully recovering a massive estate in Abuja, previously owned by a former top government official accused of corruption. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited estate, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square … Read more

PHOTOS: Court Approves EFCC’s Seizure of Multi-Billion Naira Abuja Estate

Dec 3, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of a vast property located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a ruling by Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited property, covering 150,500 square meters and consisting of 753 duplexes and … Read more

EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering

Nov 23, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the role of Nigerian banks in facilitating financial crimes, urging them to avoid becoming tools for fraud. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, issued this caution on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of Moniepoint, led by its Founder and Group CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, … Read more

Police Service Commission Appoints New DIG

Nov 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ari Mohammed Ali as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the North Central Geo-Police Zone. This appointment was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more

EFCC Clears Senator Goje’s Daughter of Naira Abuse Allegations, Clarifies Video Misidentification

Nov 12, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed the allegations of naira abuse involving Fauziya Danjuma Goje, the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. This follows widespread calls on social media for her prosecution after a video surfaced showing naira notes being sprayed at a wedding in Kano, which was believed to be hers. In … Read more

BREAKING: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in States’ Challenge Against EFCC Legality

Oct 22, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a major legal challenge brought by 16 state governments questioning the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, heard by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji and a seven-member panel of justices, reached this stage on Tuesday after comprehensive arguments from the attorneys … Read more

REVEALED: Why Tinubu Refused To Interfere In EFCC’s Prosecution Of Yahaya Bello

Oct 18, 2024. by Praise Ben

The rationale behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision not to intervene in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) investigation of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been clarified. Bello, a significant figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member of the defunct Tinubu/Shettima campaign organization during the 2023 election, is facing … Read more

REVEALED: Why EFCC ‘Rejected’ Yahaya Bello

Sep 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

A source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, specifically instructed staff not to attend to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, during his visit to the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday. The source noted that Bello’s arrival was seen as a violation of the … Read more

Don’t Plan Protest Against Anti-Corruption Operations – EFCC Warns Nigerians

Jul 3, 2024. by Praise Ben

The EFCC has warned about a planned protest against its operations, suspecting it is being driven by individuals under investigation using social media EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public warning regarding a planned protest against its operations. There have been widespread calls for a nationwide protest … Read more

36 State Governors, FCT Minister Dragged To Court Over FAAC Allocations

May 19, 2024.May 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

36 State Governors, FCT Minister Dragged To Court Over FAAC Allocations. The lawsuit demands the publication of spending details and invites anti-corruption agencies to probe potential mismanagement. SERAP argues that transparency in FAAC spending is essential for public interest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal … Read more

‘Reopen Matawalle’s Case’ – Protesters Storm EFCC Headquarters

May 3, 2024. by Praise Ben

Protesters storm EFCC demanding reopening of investigations into former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle. Court dismisses Matawalle’s suit over official vehicles, siding with Zamfara State Government. EFCC vows to pursue corruption cases, assures protesters of logical conclusions. Protest, EFCC, Corruption, Investigation, Matawalle, Court Ruling, Official Vehicles, Zamfara State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters stormed the … Read more

EFCC Chair Olukoyede Calls For Legislative Action Against Unexplained Wealth

Dec 17, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has asked for law against unexplained wealth, as a way of checking the criminal activities of treasury looters in the country. Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale, in a statement quoted Olukoyede as making the call at a two-day … Read more

Innovative And Dynamic Strategies: A Fresh Perspective On Nigeria’s Battle Against Corruption

Sep 23, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Corruption, a relentless adversary, continues to cast a dark shadow over Nigeria, impeding progress and undermining the very foundations of our society. Despite years of persistent efforts to combat it, corruption persists, demanding reevaluating our anti-corruption strategies. In a world defined by innovation and change, Nigeria cannot afford to adhere to outdated methods in the … Read more

Struggling Citizens, Inadequate Measures: Unveiling Nigeria’s Palliative Predicament

Aug 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

Nigeria’s trajectory took an unprecedented turn with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold declaration shortly after his May 29, 2023, inauguration that the fuel subsidy was to be abolished. Even as the inauguration festivities at Abuja’s Eagle Square drew to a close, the reverberations of this statement were felt across the nation’s fuel stations. Oil marketers … Read more

Alex Otti Takes Firm Stance On Corruption, Vows To Reclaim State’s Assets

Jul 3, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has vowed to take decisive action against all individuals found guilty of embezzling public funds and unlawfully possessing government assets in the State. This is even as he has assured that his administration would disconnect the mouths of more looters of public funds and property … Read more