Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defies two separate summons for questioning over his martial law declaration and alleged abuse of power. Yoon, suspended since December 14, faces the possibility of removal from office, with the Constitutional Court set to deliberate on his impeachment. His brief declaration of martial law in December 2024 sparked a … 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 Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has highlighted that the controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, reveals deeper systemic challenges within Nigeria’s institutions. Reports indicate that Bobrisky, recently jailed over naira abuse, allegedly received special treatment in prison by paying Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officials. Viral audio clips claimed that bribes secured … Read more
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he obtained the controversial phone recording of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. Otse revealed that the recording was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky owed money, and he submitted part of this recording to a committee investigating bribery allegations. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its investigations into serious fraud allegations involving top officials from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Key figures under scrutiny include Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who served as Minister of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday issued a stern warning to members of the public, stating that it is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their lawful duties. The EFCC Establishment Act, Section 38(2)(a)(b), makes it clear that obstructing EFCC officers is … Read more
EFCC reveals recovery of N30bn in investigation involving former NSIPA CEO and suspended Minister, Betta Edu. President Tinubu’s suspension of Edu and Shehu follows allegations of financial mismanagement. Scrutiny extends to 50 bank accounts as EFCC intensifies probe, with over N30 billion already recovered. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more