Obi Cubana issues warning about EFCC troubles. Advises Nigerians to steer clear of legal entanglements. Cubana Chief Priest shares his challenging experience with the EFCC. Eko hot blog reports that In a recent development, Nigerian billionaire businessman Obi Cubana has voiced his concerns over the ongoing ordeal faced by his friend, Cubana Chief Priest, with … Read more
Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan attempted to escape from Kuje Correctional Facility Gambaryan applied for a new U.S. passport, claiming his seized passport was missing EFCC urges court to deny Gambaryan’s bail application, citing flight risk Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an alleged plot by detained … Read more
Justice Emeka Nwite orders N80 billion fraud charges against Yahaya Adoza Bello to be served via his lawyer. Bello’s lawyer initially declines charges but is compelled to accept by the Judge. Bello represented by lawyer in court, faces bench warrant for persistent absence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court … Read more
EFCC denies disobeying court order concerning former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello Commission says Kogi court order did not invalidate Federal High Court’s arrest warrant EFCC calls on Bello to surrender and face charges, seeks public support Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that it disobeyed a … Read more
Yahaya Bello’s aide and other police officers detained. Detentions occurred at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja, as confirmed by police sources. Inspector General of Police orders immediate withdrawal of officers from Bello, who faces corruption allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has detained the female aide-de-camp (ADC) and several other … Read more
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello wanted by EFCC for alleged money laundering of over N80 billion Bello’s aide-de-camp and security details arrested for aiding his escape from EFCC Current Kogi Governor Usman Ododo accused of helping Bello evade arrest Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its pursuit … Read more
Social media activist VeryDarkMan challenges Bobrisky’s connections Vows to file another petition against Bobrisky Reacts to his recent detention for calling out Bobrisky Eko Hot Blog reports that VeryDarkMan, a controversial social media activist, has responded to the arrest of Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged currency mutilation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. It was gathered that Bobrisky was arrested at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on Wednesday afternoon, April 3, and detained in the Lagos command office of the EFCC. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Tigran Gambaryan Trained 70 EFCC Operatives, Helped Recover $400,000 for Nigeria Former U.S. Federal Agent, Described as “Preeminent Cyber Crimes Investigator” Binance Asserts Gambaryan’s Compliance Efforts, Cooperation with Global Law Enforcement Eko Hot Blog reports that Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has come to the defense of one of its detained executives, Tigran Gambaryan, asserting … 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
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied being under probe by the EFCC over an alleged N4bn fraud. During his visit to the EFCC, no such allegations were raised, and he responded to a frivolous petition aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The EFCC’s inquiries have been answered, and Fayemi stands ready … Read more
A Lagos High Court will rule on an application by Kogi State seeking to vacate an interim order freezing 14 properties linked to the state governor. The order was granted in February after a motion to confiscate 14 properties, firms and N400m ($982,586) was made against the state by the EFCC. The Kogi State government … Read more
A High Court sitting in Abuja has jailed a fake Italian Engineer for defrauding a client. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an internet fraudster who defrauded his victim of €20,000. EDITOR’S PICKS Obasanjo: I Believe God Is A Nigerian For Us To Get Away With Stupid … Read more
No fewer than 38 young persons have been convicted for offenses related to cybercrime in Ogun and Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 38 persons and a corps member. EDITOR’S PICKS Tragedy As Police Allegedly Shoot Prince … Read more
Some suspects disguised as officials of the federal anti-graft agency have been arrested in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Delta State Police command arrested some suspects posing as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS What Lagos Govt Told Hotel Owners, Event Managers Ahead Of Yuletide REVEALED! Why … Read more
EFCC has arrested Governor Ganduje’s wife. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Hafsat Ganduje, the wife of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a bribery and land fraud case reported by her son, Abdulazeez Ganduje. The arrest of the governor’s wife is coming weeks after her failure to honour … Read more
Rumours were widespread a few days ago that President Muhammadu Buhari was planning to promote the embattled former Chairman of the EFCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been rejected for promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The rejection of Magu … Read more
“…we enjoin members of the public confronted with the possibility of arrest, to demand proper identification from arresting officers.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. Addressing reporters on Thursday, the Zonal Head of the Lagos … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State, on Thursday, fixed April 26 for the trial of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, charged with alleged N6.9 billion money laundering. Fayose had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail on October 24, 2018, in the sum of N50 million with … Read more