France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld the corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, requires the former leader to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more
Nigerian rapper Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, has expressed his disdain for the Nigeria Police Force, stating that he would never respect its officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Skales shared his experience on his X handle after an encounter with police officers in Magodo, Lagos, on Tuesday. The rapper … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday regarding allegations that he bribed certain officials of the agency with ₦15 million. A viral audio clip released by social media critic Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, featured Bobrisky claiming that unidentified EFCC officials … Read more
Controversial social media figure and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, was re-arrested on Thursday night and is set to undergo interrogation regarding allegations of bribery and corruption in Abuja. According to an official from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bobrisky will be transported to Abuja today (Friday). EKO HOT BLOG reported … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigations into former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and popular cross-dresser Okuneye Idris, known as Bobrisky, are ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been released from prison after completing a five-year sentence for bribery. Lawan departed the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday. He previously served as the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced his intention to present new evidence against controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, during a House of Representatives investigative hearing on Monday. Through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan revealed that this fresh evidence, which has not yet been made public, could … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to enforce a recent court ruling mandating INEC to investigate and prosecute electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections. The ruling, delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu on July 18, 2024, was a response to … Read more
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, and all officers involved in prosecuting the case against Bobrisky. In a letter issued by the Lead Chairman of the joint committee, Jon Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday, the summons … Read more
Minister Festus Keyamo stated that the Tinubu administration is investigating complaints about government officials begging and extorting travelers at Nigerian international airports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration is investigating reports of government officials at international airports begging and … Read more
EFCC Seeks Access To Diezani’s Assets In UK Trial for Corruption Charges Aim is to ensure Nigeria’s access to assets seized from the former minister, facing bribery and corruption charges Collaboration with UK’s NCA viewed as significant step in recovering looted assets, combating corruption EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in the shadows of our city streets, a strange dance unfolds, a choreography of power, fear, and the unspoken rules that govern the realm of the “Men in Black.” These enigmatic figures, clad in their ominous uniforms, weave a tapestry of tales that challenge our notions of justice and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged before Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Monday morning. Alison-Madueke made the court appearance over alleged bribery offences following an investigation by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). NCA leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian school accountant named Banjoko Joseph has confessed to accusing his school of examination malpractice during the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The confession came to light during the “Confession Thursdays” segment on 99.3 FM, where the accountant disclosed the astonishing motive behind his … Read more
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
The Police Command in Ogun State has arrested a suspected member of a ritualist syndicate who killed and dismembered one Oyindamola Adeyemi. The suspect offered the police N1 million bribe which was rejected, leading to his arrest. The Commissioner of Police directed that the suspect be transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department to … Read more
Kelly was found guilty of nine counts — one count of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with separate charges of sex trafficking. In this federal case in the Eastern District … Read more