The drama that played out in the Abuja residence of the erstwhile governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha leaves much to be desired and exposes the penchant of the elite to see themselves as untouchable. It was like a movie scene as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid a siege … Read more
The anti-graft agency, EFCC has released Cubana Chief Priest Nigerian singer, Davido announced the release of Celebrity Barman, Cubana Chief Priest from EFCC custody EDITOR’S PICK: Family Your Worst Enemy–Tuface Defends Annie Idibia, Hits Back At Wisdom MI Abaga Set To Wed, Reveals Lover’s Identity 2023 Presidency: Don’t Vote For Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, Obi, Others … Read more
Obiano has revealed why he tried to fleed the country after handing over to Soludo. The ex-governor disclosed that he was rushing to meet up with a doctor’s appointment in the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State, on Monday revealed why he tried to leave … 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
Former Anambra Governor Obiano has been released from the custody of the anti-graft agency He was on his way to Houston, Texas in the United States when he was arrested on Thursday night EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. … Read more
Anayo Rochas Okorocha Former Imo State Governor, and six others will on Tuesday, February 22 be arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on corruption charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okorocha, currently a serving Senator, will be put on trial by the Federal Government on 17-count charges involving criminal diversion of public funds … Read more
Court jails Lagos Senior Pastor over N128m Fraud as EFCC Secures another High-Profile Conviction The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, December 17, secured the conviction and sentencing of a self-acclaimed prophetess, and senior pastor of Temple of Praise Women Fellowship Global, Surulere, Lagos, Linda Mabi-Praise over an alleged … 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
Details of why Obi Cubana is still in the EFCC custody has emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the interrogation of socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cabana, entered the third day, on Wednesday, without any hint of when he would perfect his bail and leave the anti-graft agency in Abuja. An … Read more
EFCC has arrested two herbalists and 24 others in Oyo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 26 people, including two herbalists, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command in Oyo, for alleged cybercrime. The arrest of the suspects was disclosed via a statement signed by the … Read more
Former SGF Pius Anyim has spoken about his arrest by the EFCC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has narrated his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following reports that his supposed invitation was “part of an investigation in a case … Read more
Pius Anyim has spent another night in the custody of the EFCC in Abuja over alleged N780 million fraud. Ekohotblog reports that a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim, has spent another night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Anyim, who responded to an … Read more
EFCC has arrested former SGF, Pius Ayim. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. This online news platform reports that the former SGF is currently being grilled by the operatives of the anti-graft agency. A senior … Read more
EFCC is set to probe Peter Obi, Oduah, Abiodun, and others over Pandora Papers. EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to open investigations into several Nigerian politicians named in the Pandora Papers Investigative report. This online news platform understands that Pandora Papers, the biggest leak … Read more
EFCC has arrested KASUPDA Director-General. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday stormed the headquarters of Kaduna State Urban Planning Development Agency (KASUPDA) and whisked away the Director General, Malam Ismail Umaru Dikko. It was gathered that the Director-General was arrested during a meeting with … Read more
EFCC has arrested former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged fraud and failing to explain how he came to own 22 properties in Nigeria, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) According to … Read more
A Nigerian governor’s son has fled to Egypt after reported his mother to EFCC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Abdulazeez Ganduje, the first son of the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reportedly fled to Egypt with his family after his mother was accused of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). … Read more
Operatives of Nigeria intelligence service and anti-corruption agents, Monday evening, arrested Abdulrasheed Maina in Niger Republic. A top intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the arrest was made on an existing mutual relationship and security agreement between the two countries. Maina, a former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, is facing a 12-count money laundering … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to present its remaining witnesses and close its case against social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha by July 10. Ekohotblog reports that Mompha is accused of cyber fraud and laundering about N33billion. On March 4, he and his firm, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, were … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of more than N1 trillion fraud with documented video evidence by a whistleblower, Dr. George Uboh. The video traces corruption and diversion of recovered loot at the EFCC as far back as during the tenure of Nuhu Ribadu. Ekohotblog understands that the anti-corruption agency is … Read more