EFCC Chairman, Bawa has revealed why ex-Gov Willie Obiano is still in detention. The former governor, who had been on EFCC’s watchlist, was among other things, accused of misappropriating public funds totalling about N42billion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Monday, explained why the … Read more
The EFCC had arrested Obiano last Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos a few hours after handing over as Governor of Anambra State A video of Obiano in EFCC custody was leaked and the video is currently trending on social media platforms EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Grand Alliance … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arrested Obiano at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday… The APC added that Obiano’s attempt to flee the country the same day his successor took over, without addressing issues that needed to be addressed can be faulted EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives … Read more
The anti-graft agency had arrested Obiano on Thursday night at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos – the day he handed over as Governor of Anambra State The allegation that the former governor misappropriated ₦42bn, out of which ₦37bn was used to fund political activities was baseless EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied reports that it has released Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State. Wilson Uwujaren, a spokesman for the EFCC, has said that the former governor had been transferred to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has debunked claims that the ex-governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released. Speaking with newsmen via a telephone call, the EFCC PRO stated that the reports were false and that the ex-governor was still with the commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more
Former Anambra Governor Obiano has been released from the custody of the anti-graft agency He was on his way to Houston, Texas in the United States when he was arrested on Thursday night EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. … Read more
Obiano was arrested a few hours after he handed over power to the new Governor of the State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo The commission’s spokesman explained that Obiano had been on the watchlist of the EFCC prior to Thursday’s handing over EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why … Read more
Recall that the EFCC had announced last November that Obiano is on its watchlist The EFCC had requested the Nigeria Immigration Service to inform it anytime the former governor is travelling out of the country… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano … Read more
EFCC has arrested FBI’s most wanted notorious internet fraudster, Osondu Igwilo, and others For $100m Fraud. He was arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmanuel, and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday arrested Osondu … Read more
Umahi earlier this week had been sacked by a Federal High Court in Abuja for defecting to the APC from the PDP The Governor has applied for a stay of execution and approached the Court of Appeal for a review. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the Peoples … Read more
Cy8Aluko challenged the January 14, 2020, judgement by Justice Abang which granted the EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of the assets traced to him The judge, in affirming the Federal High Court judgement, held that the Court of Appeal found no reason to disturb the finding of the trial court EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
EFCC Operatives Arrest 22 Suspected Cybercriminals in Abuja The intelligence links them to various forms of cybercrimes including love scams, business email compromises, job scams, visa scams and lottery scams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-two suspected internet fraudsters were arrested by operatives of the EFCC Abuja Zonal Command on Thursday, March 3, 2022, arrested. … Read more
Rochas Okorocha former Imo State Governor failed to appear in court to defend the allegation of N2.9bn corruption charges filed against him by the EFCC. The planned arraignment on Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on N2.9bn corruption was stalled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rochas Okorocha, currently a Senator representing Imo West … Read more
Anayo Rochas Okorocha Former Imo State Governor, and six others will on Tuesday, February 22 be arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on corruption charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okorocha, currently a serving Senator, will be put on trial by the Federal Government on 17-count charges involving criminal diversion of public funds … Read more
The seizure followed intelligence received by the agency detailing the movement of the cash and the vehicle conveying it.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted fake $4.7 million cash from Abuja. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said operatives of … Read more
…instead of condemning cyber fraud, the root cause should be addressed just like in the case of human trafficking. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has opined that internet fraudsters popularly referred to as ‘Yahoo Boys’ must be very brilliant to dupe people and their brilliance can be redirected to a … Read more
Full list of properties seized from top military officer as EFCC shields identity EFCC’s spokesperson, who signed the EFCC statement, said the forfeited properties situated on lands valued at over N3 billion are located in different parts of Kano, Katsina, Calabar (Cross River State) and Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court … Read more
EFCC Arrest Eight Internet Fraud Suspects in Ilorin Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested eight (8) persons over their alleged involvement in cyber-fraud, including cheating by personation and love scam. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff Of Office To Oba Alakesan Of Akesan, … Read more
PDP Women Leader land in EFCC net over Alleged N11m Fraud committed with her husband. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mrs Vera Ezeugwu the Enugu State women leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for alleged fraud. Mrs Ezugwu was arrested by operatives of EFCC from … Read more