The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the role of Nigerian banks in facilitating financial crimes, urging them to avoid becoming tools for fraud. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, issued this caution on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of Moniepoint, led by its Founder and Group CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, plans to visit its Abuja headquarters. Bello is facing multiple charges of money laundering, including allegations of laundering N80 billion and an additional 16 counts involving over N110 billion. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
The Senate has invoked Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to remove Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to what it described as unacceptable acts of misconduct. According to the Senate, Umar’s actions were unbecoming of a person holding such a sensitive position, and his … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it dismissed two of the its staff members over allegation of corruption. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. Olukoyede, who stated that the … Read more
Abidemi Rufai, a former aide to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has been released from prison in the United States, reports thegazellenews.com. Rufai, 47, was freed from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ facility at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on November 15, 2024, following the completion of his prison sentence. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stormed some parts of Akure, the Ondo State capital to prevent vote buying as the governorship election kick-starts across the state. Some of the operatives were spotted at the Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral, Akure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the election is expected to take place … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealing that his troubles started after accepting the Best Dressed Female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. Bobrisky, who has recently faced backlash over claims he paid for special … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by 19 state governments against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and two others. The apex court threw out the suit for lacking in merit and substance. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiora, testified that the bank’s board did not recommend the 2022 naira redesign to then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Obiora, who once served as Special Adviser on Economic Matters to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, stated that the board first learned of the redesign policy on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought an adjournment in the new case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stating that the 30-day window for the previously issued summons is still active. The EFCC also granted administrative bail to Bello’s co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, praying the court … Read more
Simbi Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Wednesday, reports emerged claiming that Wabote had been arrested in connection with NCDMB’s investments in a modular refinery project by Atlantic International Refinery and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has restricted former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa from leaving the country, seizing his passport as part of his bail conditions. Okowa was reportedly detained by the EFCC last week over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds and was granted administrative bail on Sunday. The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Timber Kesiye Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million linked to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. The investigation links Wabote to a misuse of public funds intended for a large-scale refinery and … Read more
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has highlighted that the controversy surrounding popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, reveals deeper systemic challenges within Nigeria’s institutions. Reports indicate that Bobrisky, recently jailed over naira abuse, allegedly received special treatment in prison by paying Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) officials. Viral audio clips claimed that bribes secured … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has invited a Nigerian groom, Ibrahim Mohammad to report at its national headquarters in Abuja, with everyone that allegedly sprayed Naira notes at his wedding with Zannah. Its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement issued on Monday said the commission has also been drawn … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed the allegations of naira abuse involving Fauziya Danjuma Goje, the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. This follows widespread calls on social media for her prosecution after a video surfaced showing naira notes being sprayed at a wedding in Kano, which was believed to be hers. In … Read more
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arrested twenty-one suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement on its X page, EFCC said suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, laptops and … Read more