Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, says in less than 100 days of his assumption of office, the anti-graft agency received over 5,000 fraud petitions and recovered N60bn loot. Of the 5,000 petitions, he said the EFCC had approved 3,000 for investigation. President Bola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Amidst plans for global expansion, fintech giant Leatherback has received a significant boost as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) clears the firm of all allegations of fraud and misconduct. Editor’s Pick: Come Listen To God’s Word -Yul Edochie’s Message To Haters NLC Dares FG, Vows To Go Ahead … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s fight against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a directive to the Presidency, the Federal Judicial Commission, and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to submit their anti-corruption strategies. This initiative aims to curb the prevalent issue of contract abuse … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has refuted claims of shooting students during an operation at Kwara State University hostels. In a statement by Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale shared on EFCC’s official account, the commission stated that there was no shooting of any student. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today arraign former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for allegedly blowing N1.6billion on chartered jets. He is also accused of alleged mismanagement of security votes. Ahmed is charged along with a former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ademola Banu, who served with him. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has pleaded with bank chief executive officers (CEOs) in Nigeria to adhere to extant rules and regulations guiding banking operations to curtail economic and financial crimes. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Nuhu Haruna for an alleged N1 billion fraudulent transaction in Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that six individuals have been apprehended in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged participation in currency racketeering and the illicit trade of new naira notes for commercial gain. The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, conveyed this information in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Kwara State, AbdulFatah Ahmed, remains in custody for the second consecutive day at the Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following his invitation for questioning regarding alleged mismanagement of N10 billion in state projects. Ahmed, who presented himself to the agency around 9 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the development in a statement Tuesday evening. He said the appointment is pending Bakari’s confirmation by the Senate. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. This online media platform gathered that the anti-graft agency invited Ahmed to come and explain the transactions running into billions of naira during his time as governor of the state. It was also learned … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in response to growing concerns about the declining value of the Naira and various forms of currency abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has unveiled a Special Task Force dedicated to addressing these issues. The task force, specifically focused on Currency Abuse and Forex Malpractices, aims to tackle … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) have strongly criticized the actions of officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for conducting a raid on their off-campus hostels during the early hours of Wednesday. Earlier reports indicated that around 2 am, anti-graft officials descended on the Road … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said on Tuesday that $6.2m was released from the Central Bank of Nigeria in February 2023 using a forged document. Mustapha stated this when he appeared as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing fraud trial of the immediate-past CBN Governor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the anti-graft agency’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended by commission agents in Enugu State. “The all-male suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, in an intelligence-driven sting operation at various locations within Enugu State,” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank will halt its Ways and Means loans to the Federal Government. Cardoso made this known on Friday during an appearance before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Finance Institutions, in Abuja. Ways … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, wife of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and three others, wanted for money laundering. This online media platform gathered that Mrs Emefiele, Mr Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile and her husband, Jonathan Omoile, were declared … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Abdulazeez Isah in Kaduna State has been sentenced to prison following his arrest for parading himself as an official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement on Thursday, the Kaduna Zonal Command of the anti-graft agency said it has successfully obtained a conviction and imposed a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned protocol officers of government agencies from facilitating trips by their Principals and Officials at airports across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, during her maiden interactive session with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has set up a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to tackle the ‘dollarization’ of the economy. It added that it has invited proprietors of private universities and other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria charging fees … Read more