The EFCC in a statement issued by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, however, countered the claim. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has distanced itself from claims by Mompha. News circulating on social media says he was advised by the Commission to maintain a low profile in the wake of the indictment of his … Read more
“Following this complaint, Dr. Saraki, as a responsible citizen, on his own volition approached the commission that at the earliest convenient date.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has left the office Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Abuja following his arrest by the anti-graft agency on Saturday. EKO HOT … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Bukola Saraki. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that Saraki was arrested by the EFCC over allegations of theft and money laundering. Sources familiar with the latest development disclosed … Read more
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a monarch in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, has arraigned one Olagoke Onidundu, who claimed to be the Baale of Onidundu area in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, over an … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former governor and his wife over alleged misappropriation of funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Governor of Nasarawa State and serving senator, Tanko Al-Makura, and his wife, Mairo Al-Makura, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Sources at the EFCC headquarters … Read more
A credible source disclosed on Tuesday that the EFCC has frozen the bank account of the Oyo Assembly. The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday froze the account of the Oyo State House of Assembly, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the bank account of the Oyo Assembly was frozen … Read more
…he was arraigned on March 14, 2019 on a four-count charge where he pleaded not guilty to the counts. A Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Thursday, sentenced a fake customs officer, Yakubu Azeez Afolayan, to twenty years imprisonment for impersonation and job scam. The suspect was arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Office … Read more
The Charges were brought by the Economic and Financial crimes commission, EFCC against the Ex-NBA President. The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has discharged former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Paul Usoro SAN, from the charges of laundering 1.4 billion Naira on behalf of the Akwa Ibom State government. Justice … Read more
He said the application was developed, designed and developed by the EFCC, adding that it would ease the process of reporting economic and financial crimes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has unveiled an electronic Mobile Application ‘Eagle Eye’ to report economic crimes. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Executive Chairman of the Commission however, said … Read more
Samuel was said to have falsely represented himself as a genuine priest or spiritualist and induced one Rebecca into delivering to him the sum of ₦103, 000… The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Jacob Samuel on an amended one-count charge of cheating. Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie … Read more
Bawa urged Nigerians to ensure that the love of the country was paramount in their heart, especially while discharging their duties. Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has on Thursday, revealed that the fight against corruption in Nigeria can only be won if all hands are on deck. The EFCC Chairman … Read more
Justice Abdul-Gafar found them guilty of the offense and sentenced them to one-year imprisonment each Two former members of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have been jailed for one year and also forfeited properties to the federal government. The Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the … Read more
He said their recent arrest on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island area of the state followed credible Intel about their alleged involvement in romance scam… The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two nightclub owners for alleged internet fraud in Lagos State. The suspects – Boniface Odenigbo Amandianeze and Olasunmbo Olawale Winfunke – … Read more
The defendants in the suit were Mrs Jonathan alongside La Wari Furniture and Bathes A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed October 7, to hear a motion seeking the final forfeiture of the sum of $5.78 million and ₦2.4 billion, linked to a former first lady, Patience Jonathan. Justice Tijjani Ringim fixed the … Read more
The convict was sentenced for “attempting to defraud foreigners through Facebook while presenting himself as a United States Army General serving in war-torn Syria”. Murtala Abdullateef, a scammer posing as a US Army General on Facebook, has been sentenced by Justice Malami Dogondaji of the Sokoto State High Court on Monday to 10 years in … Read more
According to the President’s appointment, the board members are; Luqman Muhammad (South South), Anumba Adaeze (South East), Kole Raheem Adesina (North Central) and Yahya Muhammad (North East). President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed George Abang Ekpungu, as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a tenure of five years. The announcement was … Read more
“As a member of the House of Assembly, my salary as a third timer is N680,000; both my salary and allowances, that’s the amount. Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo has revealed how much he and other members of the House earn monthly as salaries and allowances. Oluomo declared that … Read more
“Investigation is ongoing. When you are investigating matters like this, they don’t end in a day. Thousands of investigations are going on, on a daily basis. The Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has mocked EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa after the latter said National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Asiwaju was under investigation by … Read more
“Investigation is ongoing. When you are investigating matters like this, they don’t end in a day. Thousands of investigations are going on, on a daily basis. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said that the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is under … Read more
Over 120 managing directors, deputy managing directors and executive directors of 19 deposit money banks are affected by the EFCC’s order. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC} has issued a final warning to over 120 managing directors and top executives of banks to submit their asset declaration forms, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The anti-graft agency … Read more