EFCC Arrests 193 Foreigners, 599 Nigerians Over Romance, Investment Scam in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that  EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, briefed journalists at the commission’s Lagos office on Monday, revealing that the arrests occurred on Tuesday, December … Read more

EFCC To Arraign Yahaya Bello In Court Over Multibillion-Naira Fraud

Yahaya Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, will be arraigned in court on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial fraud and misconduct during his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in … Read more

I’ll Disappear From Any ‘Best Dressed Female’ Award Event – Bobrisky Vows

Embattled Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has declared that he will no longer accept awards or recognitions designated for females. He made this statement while reflecting on the backlash he faced after receiving the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award at actress Eniola Ajao’s movie premiere, a moment he believes marked the beginning of his troubles. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

EFCC Arrests Ex-NCDMB Boss Wabote Over $35m Brass Project Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Timber Kesiye Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million linked to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. The investigation links Wabote to a misuse of public funds intended for a large-scale refinery and … Read more

Bobrisky Cries for Help After Being Badly Injured During EFCC Arrest at Airport

Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bobrisky was apprehended Thursday night at Lagos airport while en route to Amsterdam. The Nigerian authorities halted the KLM flight he had boarded, and he was escorted off the plane … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Govt Sends Warning To Yahaya Bello Over EFCC Saga

Tinubu

 Eko Hot Blog reports that Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has publicly call on the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in ongoing investigations. “Fagbemi, SAN, emphasizes the need for Yahaya Bello to willingly present himself to the anti-graft … Read more

Benue Governor Alia Issues Stern Warning To LG Chairmen: Shape Up Or Face EFCC’s Wrath

Benue Governor Alia Issues Stern Warning To LG Chairmen

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a stern warning to local government chairmen in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has put them on notice, cautioning against financial misappropriation and urging them to prioritize the welfare of their constituents. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria … Read more

Former SGF Pius Anyim Speaks On EFCC Arrest

Former SGF

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