The EFCC Arrested over 19 suspected vote buyers. The EFCC commander in Kano said some suspects were doing with food items. Suspects will face investigation and possible persecution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission has arrested 19 people suspected of vote buying in Katsina, Kano, Benue and the Federal Capital … Read more
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, otherwise known as EFCC stormed Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s polling unit in Amatutu ward II. They declined an audience with the press but promised to respond to calls made through their helpline. Their presence however raised concerns amongst the electorates present for the election process. … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
A Court has ordered the confiscation of multi-billion Lagos, Abuja, and Dubai properties linked to Kogi State Govt. According to the Court ruling, the forfeiture of these assets is temporary. Justice Oweibo also gave the EFCC permission to seize the N400 million that had been recovered from Aminu Falala and was connected to the State. … Read more
A former PA to ex-Governor Bukola Saraki, is wanted by the EFCC for laundering N12 Billion belonging to Kwara State. Adama allegedly signed for and laundered the funds between 2003 and 2011. He jumped bail and has been incommunicado since then. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul Adama, a former Personal Assistant to the former … Read more
APC has reacted to the rumours of alleged N400bn that was reportedly found in Tinubu’s home. The EFCC debunked the report earlier on, stating that it was fake news. The Party also applauded the Commission for its swift reaction to the claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council has debunked … Read more
EFCC has denied raiding Tinubu’s home. The commission described reports of the raid as ‘false.’ The public is enjoined to disregard the report as “fake news.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have denied raiding the residence of the Presidential Candidate All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed … Read more
CSOs have called for the sacking and imprisonment of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, during a town hall meeting in Lagos. The CSOs gave the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force a 7-day ultimatum to arrest Bawa and commit him to prison for contempt, as ordered by … Read more
Yahaya Bello’s wife and nephew have been arrested by the EFCC. The EFCC revealed that they were locked up on account of money Laundering and criminal misappropriation. According to reports, Rashida is not currently in custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Rashida, wife of Yahaya Bello, … Read more
EFCC has finally arrested fleeing Senator Nwaoboshi and moved him to Ikoyi prison. The embattled Senator has been on the run after a court convicted and sentenced him to 7 years imprisonment for money laundering. Nwaoboshi was, however, arrested at a Hospital in Lagos on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Nwaoboshi, a Senator … Read more
The new naira problem continues to persist and this time, the problem falls on an Abuja bank official with the law. The anti-corruption agency, EFCC has the man in for questioning over the hoarding of N29 million of the redesigned notes. Before the manager was taken in, the EFCC ordered the bank to load the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission commences an investigation into the alleged actions of an actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin regarding the new Naira notes. According to the commission, Omoseyin violated Section 21 (5) of the CBN Act of 2007. The actress was seen on a video posted online spraying the new naira notes at a party. … Read more
A Court has fixed a date to hear Atiku’s alleged corruption case. Keyamo had on January 16 issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the EFCC and ICPC to arrest the PDP presidential flag-bearer. Justice Kolawole Omotosho has directed that all court processes be served on Atiku by dropping them at his campaign office. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Timi Frank has urged the NJC and the EFCC to “probe Osun tribunal judges”. Timi Frank said the verdict of the Osun tribunal fell short of expectations and does not reflect the will of the majority. He called on the National Judicial Council to urgently probe the verdict. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former … Read more
Tompolo’s Director Of Operations has been detained by the EFCC. TSSNL is a security surveillance company, operated by the ex-militant leader. According to the EFCC, he was detained over failure to disclose the sources of his intelligence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained Captain Warredi … Read more
A Court has set aside the temporary forfeiture of Ekweremadu’s assets. Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concealed facts when it applied for an interim forfeiture of the assets. A court had ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the embattled former Deputy Senate President, Ike … Read more
EFCC has recorded 19 successful sales of the forfeited properties in Abuja. The properties, located in different parts of the country, were forfeited to the federal government. One of the winners, Henry Udeme, in an interview with journalists, commended the EFCC, adding that the exercise was transparent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and … Read more
The EFCC has released Doyin Okupe after his arrest at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed the immediate past director general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS Skiing Goes Wrong As … Read more
The DSS has explained why its operatives arrested Doyin Okupe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says its operatives arrested the former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS Skiing Goes Wrong As Jet Ski Rider Drowns In Lekki-Ikoyi … Read more
Adeboye has revealed how EFCC was sent after him for purchasing a private jet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has revealed a top secret about how the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was sent after him for buying a jet … Read more