Inmates’ rights advocate and Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, has suggested possible reasons for why convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, was reportedly held outside the designated Custodial Centre where he was supposed to serve his sentence. This comes amid allegations that he was sentenced to six months in … 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
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 Media Office of Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action in the ongoing conflict between Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The office alleges that the EFCC is engaging in a politically motivated “hatchet job” against the ex-governor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Senate conducted a screening on Wednesday for Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, who has been acting as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) since August following the retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during the screening, Kekere-Ekun was accompanied by various members of the judiciary and her family. This process began shortly after President … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede, citing the alleged mishandling of the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Monday, the legislators condemned the EFCC’s attempted arrest of Bello, describing the agency’s … Read more
A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more
Gunshots erupted at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Wednesday night as operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to execute a search warrant related to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prior to the shooting, Ohiare Michael, Director of Bello’s Media Office, alleged that the … Read more
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has strongly denied the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claim that he was responsible for delaying the trial of an American man convicted of a $1.2 million visa scam. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly took over the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Monday afternoon. According to SERAP, the DSS agents were demanding to meet with the directors of the human rights organization. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawsuit challenges the alleged unlawful practice by the National Assembly of setting its own allowances and running costs without transparency or accountability. This legal … Read more
Adeolu Adeboye, son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is reportedly under investigation by the EFCC for allegedly misappropriating over ₦8 billion received from the Kaduna State Government for a road construction project. Despite receiving the funds, only 30% of the project was completed before it was abandoned. … Read more
Several Nigerian politicians have been banned or barred from entering various countries due to allegations ranging from corruption to human rights violations. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria Chicken Seller Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2 Million Debt Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Inducts New President, Honours Femi Adesina, Others EKO HOT … 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
Traditional worshippers in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, are calling for recognition of traditional oath-taking for public officials, asserting that it is more effective than religious oaths. They argue that despite swearing on the Bible or Quran, many officials still engage in corruption and abuse of power without consequence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at the … Read more
SERAP has given CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso a seven-day ultimatum to account for over ₦100 billion in ‘dirty notes’ and missing funds for unfinished projects, as detailed in the Auditor-General’s report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Governor of the Central Bank of … Read more
Seated in the out-patient department of a Nigerian general hospital are weary faces, frail bones, infirmed organs, elderly people with dysfunctional legs supported with crutches, nursing moms cooing their cranky babies as everyone awaits their turns to see the doctor. EDITOR’S PICK Borno Stands Alone Against State Police, Reps To Consult Governors Reps Review: Problem-Solving … Read more
EFCC initiates full-scale probe into alleged fraud involving El-Rufai. Task force reviews findings of Kaduna Assembly’s Ad-Hoc Committee, implicating El-Rufai in N423 billion misappropriation. El-Rufai and associates to be summoned for questioning, including former Finance commissioners, accountant generals, and KADIRS chairpersons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is gearing up … Read more
Emefiele faces charges including procurement fraud, unauthorized redesign of naira notes, and forgery of ex-President Buhari’s signature. High Court orders interim forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to Godwin Emefiele. EFCC instructed to publish the order in a national newspaper; interested parties given 14 days to appear. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos … Read more