EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele Wanted. He is accused of diversion of funds and money laundering. Public urged to provide information to EFCC or security agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, wanted over alleged involvement in diversion of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has implicated former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele in the ownership of a massive estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja’s Cadastral Zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this revelation was detailed in court documents obtained by Punch on Tuesday. According to the EFCC, … Read more
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
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama. Bello is set to enter a plea to a 16-count charge linked to his alleged involvement in a ₦110 billion fraud. The former governor’s whereabouts had … Read more
The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice, intended as federal government palliative aid, were being repackaged for sale on the open market. The rice, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareem’ palliative distribution, was marked with the label “Not for sale” and … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, will be arraigned in court on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial fraud and misconduct during his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in … Read more
The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from the legal suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operations. The suit was originally initiated by Kogi State. Anambra’s Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, informed the Supreme Court of the state’s withdrawal through a notice dated October 20. … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bolaji Akinduro, Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. The announcement was made via the anti-graft agency’s official X.com account on Saturday. Akinduro is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and stealing by conversion. The EFCC’s statement read, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, over his alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to sources, Ishaku is facing 15 charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. His arrest is part of the EFCC’s … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly denied accusations that it distributed ₦54 billion in forfeited assets, previously held by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, among its officials, ministers, and aides of President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu … Read more
Federal High Court in Yenagoa ruled in favor of Pastor Oyinmiebi Biribena and his wife EFCC declared the couple wanted without a valid court order Court awarded N10 million in damages, ordered EFCC to issue public apology Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, ordered the Economic and Financial … Read more
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has revealed allegations against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Bello has been accused of transferring $720,000 from the government’s account The EFCC has defended Olukoyede’s press conference, stating that he did not violate any rules or reveal new information. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of twenty-one food trucks destined for neighbouring nations. The anti-graft agency confirmed the interception in an official statement released on Tuesday via its X handle. According to the EFCC, the goods were en route to N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. This online media platform gathered that the anti-graft agency invited Ahmed to come and explain the transactions running into billions of naira during his time as governor of the state. It was also learned … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly stormed the office of BUA cement in relation to an investigation on the forex transactions of the company. This online media platform understands the EFCC besieged the BUA Towers located at PC 32, Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Friday nullified the conviction of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi and his sentencing to seven years imprisonment for offences of fraud and money laundering. The apex court ordered his immediate release from Ikoyi prisons in Lagos where he is being held. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To … Read more
EFCC punishes officer who leaked video showing ex-Anambra Gov Obiano in custody EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said a discreet investigation was quickly ordered upon discovery of the leak, adding that the probe revealed the errant officer behind the odious act EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: EFCC Reveals Why Ex-Gov Obiano Is Still In Detention Obiano’s Leaked Video … Read more
Ex-Gov Igbinedion has been detained by the EFCC over alleged N1.6 billion fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Igbinedion is being grilled at the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC for allegedly diverting public funds to the … Read more