Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh round of protests has broken out in Suleja, the commercial nerve centre of Niger State which is only a few kilometres away to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The angry Nigerians stormed the streets on Wednesday, according to photographs obtained by SaharaReporters, calling on the President Bola Tinubu-led … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant crackdown on illegal mining activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has apprehended 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks loaded with various solid minerals mined without the requisite licenses. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. According to The Nation, the anti-graft agency made this known after the arrest of Abubakar Sirika … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Theophilus Ebonyi, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of defrauding church members and other Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N30bn from the N37,170, 855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the former minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. Sources in the anti-graft agency, who spoke with PUNCH correspondent on Friday, said the commission had also uncovered over N500m from the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims of intending to convert $30 billion domiciliary deposits into naira. Reports suggested that the Federal Government and the CBN contemplated converting domiciliary accounts to naira to stabilize the naira. There were strong indications that the Federal Government was considering a policy … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a clarification regarding recent revelations made by its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, about a religious sect’s involvement in money laundering activities. Contrary to widespread speculation, the EFCC has stated that the religious organization in question is neither a church nor a mosque. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports a startling revelation emerged during the trial of the former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, as an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Kazeem Yusuf, testified that N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted to organize prayers for Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral … Read more
Editor’s note: An earlier report on this website incorrectly claimed that the Providus Bank CEO was arrested in connection with an alleged fraud. We have since retracted the story after discovering new information. Reports circulated on January 9 that the Providus Bank CEO and his counterparts in two other banks were arrested. The reports said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports in the ongoing trial related to the controversial Gas Supply Processing Agreement (GSPA) between Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) and the Nigerian government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has demanded to see the death certificate of the former Director of Legal, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Grace Taiga. Taiga, who … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 24, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N4,008,573,350. This online media platform gathered on Tuesday that the ex-governor will be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG In a recent announcement by Numbeo, a renowned research firm specializing in quality-of-life data, Lagos has been ranked as the 8th city with the best healthcare system in Africa. This recognition signifies a significant milestone in the city’s healthcare landscape and reflects the dedication and collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. The comprehensive … Read more
The EFCC invited the FCC chairman to its headquarters in Abuja to answer questions related to an investigation. Dankaka was accused of presenting false information and certificate forgery. The police earlier questioned her over the allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that Moheeba Farida Dankaka, the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has undergone rigorous … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6bn. Ugwuh was arrested alongside Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on January 11, 2024 at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to reopen the books to probe the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, causing palpable tension in the state. The renewed probe is coming after more than 16 years, when the anti-graft agency alleged that Odili had questions to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have questioned several civil servants over the financial scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This online media platform reports that the EFCC is investigating the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, ex-minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has assured Nigerians that there will be no hiding place for corrupt government officials under his watch. Giving this assurance while receiving the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq. THis online media platform reports that the former minister was allowed to return home Monday night, after hours of interrogation by EFCC investigators over allegations of corruption in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it will appeal the N100 million fine that the Federal Capital Territory High Court slammed on it for violating the right to personal liberty of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. This news media had reported … Read more