Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against Cubana Chief Priest, the popular Instagram celebrity. Cubana, born Pascal Okechukwu, is accused of spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event — contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has discovered other fraudulent dealings involving COVID-19 funds, World Bank loan, Abacha recovered loot at the ministry of7 humanitarian affairs. In a statement on Sunday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the funds were released to the ministry by the federal government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hinted at consequences for Nigerians mishandling naira notes. The anti-graft agency stressed that individuals will face prosecution if persuasion isn’t practical. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Ibadan Kingmakers Appoint Olakulehin As 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland BREAKING: Bobrisky Sentenced To Six Months In Jail Over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into 50 bank accounts while also announcing the recovery of N30 billion amidst alleged scandals within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this in an interview published in the March … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ikeja High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also directed that Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Omoile, be held at Kirikiri Prison, both awaiting … Read more
Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele Arrives Lagos Court For Arraignment. Allegations include arbitrary allocation of billions in foreign exchange without proper bidding. EFCC accuses Emefiele of corruption during his tenure, violating the Corrupt Practices Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently grappling with various challenges, made an appearance at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Adeniyi James, in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly defrauding a member of the church to the tune of N3,980,000. The Head of Media … Read more
Bobrisky pleaded guilty to 4 counts of naira abuse charges Court scheduled sentencing for April 9, ordered EFCC custody until then EFCC slammed activist Odinkalu for calling Bobrisky’s arrest “abuse of power” Eko Hot Blog reports that controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris aka Bobrisky has been convicted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on … Read more
EFCC files 26-count charge against former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, including abuse of office and corruption. Charges set to be addressed before Justice Rahman Oshodi at Lagos High Court on April 8. Emefiele accused of illicit activities such as accepting gratification, corruption, and arbitrary allocation of foreign exchange. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the embattled Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has arrived at the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos state for his trial on allegations bordering on naira abuse and money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the controversial crossdresser on a six-count charge. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Bobrisky Fails To Secure Bail From EFCC Detention after arrest for naira misuse. EFCC confirms administrative bail granted but states conditions remain unmet. Investigation ongoing into Bobrisky’s alleged currency spraying; court charges pending upon conclusion EKO HOT BLOG reports that Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has allegedly not met the bail requirements set … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday filed a six-count charge against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. Editor’s Picks Bobrisky Lands In EFCC Custody (Here’s Why) BREAKING: Trial Begins As … Read more
EFCC detains Bobrisky over alleged misuse of currency Controversial figure held by authorities for spraying and mutilating naira notes EFCC conducts investigation into Bobrisky’s involvement in currency abuse EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended and is currently holding controversial figure Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, on charges … 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
Primeboy Drags Mohbad’s Widow To Court Over False Accusations. Concerns over Mohbad’s son’s paternity and circumstances of death. Naira Marley and Sam Larry interrogated; Primeboy surrenders and visits State CID. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy and a childhood friend of the late singer Mohbad, has lodged a petition with the … Read more
EFCC charges Binance and execs with $35.4M money laundering. Anjarwalla evades arrest, prompts international pursuit. Charges include unlicensed financial activities and concealing unlawful proceeds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges of $35,400,000 in money laundering against Binance Holdings Limited and two of its senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan sues NSA Ribadu and EFCC over alleged rights violation. Gambaryan’s lawyer seeks five reliefs before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Africa manager, also files separate lawsuit for rights enforcement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the FCT High Court has dismissed charges of fraud, bribery, and conspiracy leveled against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ruling on the “no case” submission made by Adoke, Kutigi said the EFCC failed to prove … Read more