Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced cashier, Tunde Abdulramon, to five years’ imprisonment for his employer’s N64,420,900 to marry a new wife and also for opening the same kind of his employer’s business for his new wife. According to PUNCH, Justice Raliat Adebiyi who handed down … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama on Wednesday, granted the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele bail. Emefiele was granted bail by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi. He however instructed his lawyers to produce him in court on November … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke will on Monday appear before a Southwark Crown Court judge to answer bribery charges and allegations of corruption from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). Recall that the embattled Diezani had earlier this month appeared before a Westminster Magistrate Court, from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu Government has submitted a warrant of arrest and request for the urgent extradition of the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. This online media platform gathered that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), submitted the request to the Crown Prosecution Services … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to regain his freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). According to TheCable , sources at the ministry of justice revealed that the presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims of issuing an arrest warrant on loan defaulters. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement through its official X handle on Friday, while reacting to a trending document titled ‘Arrest Warrant Processing’, ‘Loan Fraud Escalation’ and others. EDITOR’S PICKS List … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said that about ₦2.9 trillion meant for some government projects was diverted into personal use by contractors between 2018 and 2020. Mr Olukoyede disclosed this on Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate. “I did a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo Kingmakers on Wednesday were quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, over bribery allegations. The stool of the Alaafin of Oyo became vacant after the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in April 2022. Editors Pick G-5 Governors Regroup In Abuja, Hold Talks With Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Goni Muhammad and Seidu Seriki Hamani to seven years imprisonment, for offering fake gold belonging to former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan to their victims. This was contained in a press statement issued … Read more
Olukoyede takes over from the suspended EFCC boss, Bawa. The president also appointed a new secretary for the commission. He tasked them to justify the confidence reposed in them. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ola Olukoyede as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday revealed some former governors, former ministers, and some ministry officials are under investigation. The Commission which confirmed that it has received a petition against them added that details of the investigation against the former Governors, ex-ministers and others will soon be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as the substantive chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This news medium understands that Olukoyede, a lawyer, had served as secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 5, 2023, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured an arrest warrant for former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke. The anti-graft agency has also initiated extradition proceedings to bring the former minister back to Nigeria. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Acting spokesman, confirmed the development to PM News. Following alleged bribery … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged before Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Monday morning. Alison-Madueke made the court appearance over alleged bribery offences following an investigation by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). NCA leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a suspect, Olalekan Olukeye, on 18-count charges bordering on child pornography, money laundering and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities. In a statement released on Saturday, September 30, the acting Head, Media and Publicity of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned the Chief Executive Officer of Emee Oil And Gas Nig. Ltd., Florence Onojame, who allegedly defrauded Access Bank of N4.4 billion. Onojame appeared before an Ikeja Special Offences Court alongside her company on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared two brothers, Faith Onoja and Emmanuel Onoja, wanted for an alleged case of obtaining N330,000,000.00 under false pretences. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren who explained that Faith, 55 and Emmanuel 44 are both from Ugelli … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Commander of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Nzekwe, has issued a warning to real estate agents in Kwara State, urging them to collaborate with the commission in the battle against corruption and to avoid becoming conduits for money laundering. Nzekwe emphasized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, vowed to send the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after anyone who has been discovered to have paid for the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo. Makinde, who has pledged to protect the ancient stool with everything in his power, declared … Read more