The EFCC has arrested Fani Kayode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, in Lagos. Fani-Kayode was said to be under investigation for alleged forgery and manipulation of documents. It was learnt that the ex-minister, who rejoined the All Progressives Congress … Read more
the clubber died over the weekend but circumstances surrounding the death still remain vague EKO HOT BLOG reports that nightclub owner and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has shut down his Abuja club, Hustle & Bustle, over the death of one of his clients. The Anambra-born club owner made this known in … Read more
The EFCC has arrested and detained new MD of First Bank holdings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly arrested and detained the newly-appointed Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo. It was learnt that Okonkwo’s questioning is not unconnected with his alleged role in … Read more
Blaqbonez have confirmed that officers of EFCC broke into Superboy Cheque’s house Superboy Cheque had earlier complained about being unjustly taken and assaulted by EFCC Ekohotblog reports that Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez has confirmed that men of Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) assaulted and arrested fellow rising artiste, Superboy Cheque. Akanbi Brett, better … Read more
Abuja Man Ohis Jailed for Defrauding Danish Woman He will avoid incarceration by paying a fine of N500,000 as part of his plea deal with the EFCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Omoaregba Ohis, an Abuja-based scammer, was found guilty of one count of false impersonation. Justice Akanbi-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, … Read more
Ex-Gov Igbinedion has been detained by the EFCC over alleged N1.6 billion fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Igbinedion is being grilled at the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC for allegedly diverting public funds to the … Read more
A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday sentenced one Ayeni Oluwatofunmi, 25, to the Correctional Centre, for impersonation and offences bordering on cybercrime. Oluwatofunmi is alleged to have impersonated a white American lady, Daina Patrick, to swindle unsuspecting victims. The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured … Read more
Edo election: EFCC arraigns man for allegedly duping APC of N70m The judge ordered that Fagun be remanded in a correctional facility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Tope Jimi Fagun was on Wednesday charged before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). … Read more
The EFCC has re-arraigned former minister and four others over alleged 400m fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Abdu Bulama, before Justice Fadima Aminu of the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, on a seven-count charge … Read more
…Justice Okon Abang found Maina guilty of concealing his true identity as a signatory to accounts opened in two bank… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, has been found guilty of money laundering. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court is currently reading … Read more
EFCC has reacted to reports of taking picture with the socialite, Obi Cubana. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to a trending photograph in the social media said to have been taken by socialite Obi Cubana in its office. The picture shows Obi Cubana in a selfie with a crowd described as … Read more
Details of why Obi Cubana is still in the EFCC custody has emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the interrogation of socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cabana, entered the third day, on Wednesday, without any hint of when he would perfect his bail and leave the anti-graft agency in Abuja. An … Read more
…rumour has it that he had been invited for questioning at the EFCC headquarters in relation to alleged money laundering and tax fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, has reportedly regained his freedom 24 hours after he was arrested in Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
…Obi Cubana made headlines and trended on social media following a lavish burial ceremony for his late mother EKO EHOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana. Obi Cubana is being questioned at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He arrived at … Read more
…the governor questioned the group that secured a court order for the search warrant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to probe the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili. Security agents had on Friday raided the home of the Supreme … Read more
Justice Odili has been reportedly missing after security operatives raided her Abuja residence. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many have been thrown into panic over the whereabouts and safety of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, following the alleged unlawful invasion of her family residence in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
EFCC has spoken about carrying out an operation in Justice Odili house in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked the widely-circulated reports that its operatives carried out an operation in the Abuja home of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. Reports had emanated from … Read more
EFCC has arrested two herbalists and 24 others in Oyo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 26 people, including two herbalists, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command in Oyo, for alleged cybercrime. The arrest of the suspects was disclosed via a statement signed by the … Read more
FG has listed Diezani buildings, jewellery, bras and other items for sale. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has begun the process for the valuation of property belonging to several politically exposed persons, including the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. This online news platform gathered that Diezani property located in highbrow Banana Island Foreshore … Read more
Former SGF Pius Anyim has spoken about his arrest by the EFCC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has narrated his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following reports that his supposed invitation was “part of an investigation in a case … Read more