Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused the immediate past administration of Akwa Ibom State of shielding and protecting those who have looted the state treasury. The administration of Udom Emmanuel had obtained a court order restraining the EFCC from investigating the accounts of the state government. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, handed over a three-bedroom semi-detached duplex in Edo State, South-south Nigeria, to an American named Cheryldene Cook, who was scammed by a Nigerian, Aisosa Ohue. According to Premium times, the property was recovered from Mr Ohue, otherwise known as Frederick Leonard, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from reports alleging he petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his predecessor, Muhammed Bello for allegedly embezzling funds allocated to the FCT. This comes after some online platforms alleged that Wike petitioned EFCC to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty (20) alleged internet fraudsters. According to The Guardian, the suspects were arrested on September 1, 2023 at Ologolo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, Oyo State following intelligence on their fraudulent activities. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) have begun an investigation of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado over alleged corruption. This online media platform gathered that Rimingado was reinstated as the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on June 21 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has summoned the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to appear before its Committee. The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on the Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was tension on Sunday night when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the home of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Abdullahi, to execute a search warrant. This online media platform gathered that the APC National Chairman had allegedly resigned from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed the case against former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court described the EFCC’s charges of fraud and abuse of office as an abuse of judicial process. Details later… Click to watch … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State on Monday, July 10, 2023, convicted and sentenced the duo of Amadi Amos Obazee and Presley Oteigbe Ibadin to jail for fraud. The defendants were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Headquarters on a … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Kano State Government has withdrawn its suit before the Federal High Court, Kano, aiming to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating former governor Abdullahi Ganduje. A letter signed by the Kano Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, dated 4th July 2023, and addressed to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says it has arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe for alleged €5.7 million (Five Million, Seven Hundred Thousand euros) internet fraud. The Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwajeren, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, said Makwe was arrested at the Guzape … Read more
An associate pastor of the Living Faith Church has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding Landmark University of N19.3 million. The charges allege that the pastor abused his position as the university’s attorney to cheat and defraud his client. The pastor pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on bail in the sum of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that THE Economic and Financial Crime Commission has warned content creators and movie producers to refrain from the use of the Commission’s branded Jackets, symbols and other accoutrements without authorisation. This was contained in a press release posted by Wilson Uwujaren, Head of Media and publicity on the official Twitter handle … Read more
On Tuesday night, the rumour mill was filled with speculations that a former commissioner of police in Lagos State, Rt. AIG Hakeem Odumosu, had been appointed as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement circulating on social media claimed that President Bola Tinubu made the appointment on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ortom released by EFCC after 9-hour grilling. Assembly sets up committee to probe LG finances. Chairmen may be sacked next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom after grilling him for over nine hours in their Makurdi zonal office. The ex-governor … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) has terminated the money laundering case filed against Ayo Oke, former director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over the discovery of $43 million, £27,000, and N23 million in an Ikoyi flat. EkoHotBlog reports that on Friday, June 9, Chukwujekwu Aneke, the presiding of the federal high court … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the management of Arik Air Limited (in receivership) has dismissed allegations of diversion of funds to the tune of N120 billion. Recall the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had reportedly detained the Receiver Manager appointed by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Air, Mr Kamilu Omokide, over alleged misappropriation and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied declaring Bello Matawalle, the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, wanted. Earlier on Sunday, a national newspaper quoted an anonymous security source as claiming that the anti-graft commission declared the former governor wanted over N70 billion contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has hailed President Bola Tinubu over moves to restore sanity in public institutions. Recall that few weeks after Tinubu resumed office as President, there has been some ministerial cleansing from the suspension of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele to the removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa … Read more