The Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) has trained 197 drivers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Eko Hot Blog reports that the passing out ceremony took place on Friday at the Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium of the school in Benin, the Edo capital. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist … Read more
EFCC has revealed why Jonathan has not been invited for questioning over alleged N4.6 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Shuaibu, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed the reason the agency failed to invite former President Goodluck Jonathan for questioning in a fraud case. Shuaibu, on Thursday, … Read more
A court has ordered the absolute seizure of Diezani’s Abuja properties, including cars. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final seizure of two luxury cars allegedly belonging to a former minister of petroleum resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to the Federal Government. The two properties are located at … Read more
The Kwara Police Command has promised to cooperate more closely with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat illegal mining activities in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Paul Odama, the state’s commissioner of police, made the commitment on Friday in Ilorin during a courtesy visit to the EFCC Zonal Command. EDITOR’S … Read more
EFCC has arraigned ex-Lagos State Attorney General Shasore over money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Attorney General of Lagos State, Olasupo Shasore was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him with a four-count charge of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS Panic As … Read more
Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 12 bankers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects are accused of “insider fraud”, the anti-graft agency said in a statement. EDITORS PICK Insecurity: Matawalle Orders Closure Of All Media Houses Nigerian Legion Corp Stabs Man To D3ath In … Read more
A court has discharged and acquitted Ex-Gov Turaki of N8.3bn fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday, discharged and acquitted former Governor Saminu Turaki of N8.3 billion fraud. The corruption charges were preferred against him by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). … Read more
EFCC has arraigned an ex-attorney general over alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olasupo Shasore (SAN), is set to go for trial over alleged cases of money laundering. The Nigerian government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a case against … Read more
Magu has said he’s a victim of corruption fighting back. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has described his ouster from the anti-corruption agency as corruption fighting back. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Fraud: EFCC Chairman, Magu Suspended EFCC: Why I Ordered Probe Of … Read more
EFCC has nabbed Sapphire Scents MD, Wale Jana for N12m fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC has arraigned the Managing Director of Saphire Scents Limited, Adewale Aladejana, before Justice M. A Madugu of the Federal High Court sitting in Bwari, Abuja, for obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N12,000,000 (Twelve Million … Read more
EFCC Nabs Proprietors, Students Of ‘Yahoo Schools’ In Benin EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested two owners of yahoo schools: Internet Fraud Coaching Centre (a.k.a HK) and seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
EFCC have arrested chinese national for illegal mining in Kwara EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gang Deng, a 29-year-old Chinese national, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command on suspicion of engaging in illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth … Read more
EFCC Nabs Seven Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin on Friday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects were arrested at their hideouts, following actionable intelligence about their alleged involvement in internet- related … Read more
Tension As Ogun State House Of Assembly Mace Goes Missing EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was uproar yesterday at the Ogun State House of Assembly leading to the suspension of its plenary following the sudden disappearance of the Assembly Mace. This is the second time the emblem of authority is declared missing under … Read more
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Grants Ogun Assembly Speaker N300m Bail EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted bail to the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, in the sum of ₦300m with two sureties in like sum. Justice Daniel Osiagor on … Read more
EFCC Files 11-count Charge Against Ogun Speaker, 3 Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an 11 count charge of conspiracy, forgery and stealing against the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo and three others. The charge was filed by the EFFC’s … Read more
EFCC has granted Ogun Speaker bail EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, who was arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested (EFCC) on Thursday has been granted bail. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate … Read more
Court Acquits Ex-Plateau Gov. Jang, Yusuf Pam Of Criminal Charges EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has discharged and acquitted the former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, of N6.3 billion corruption charges. The presiding judge, Justice Christy Dabup, in a judgement delivered on Friday, dismised the … Read more
EFCC operatives have arrested the Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Operartives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo. Oluomo was arrested in the early hours of Thursday at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, … Read more
Reps Member Proffer Solution To Tackle Corruption, Says ‘We Need To Consult Oracle.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yunusa Ahmad has said that to find a lasting solution to corruption in Nigeria, the oracle has to be consulted. Ahmed said this while fielding questions from … Read more