The residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were thrown into panic in the early hours of Tuesday as some suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ stormed the streets to protest against alleged arrest by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was further learnt that the youths and … Read more
The former minister had escaped to the U.K. shortly after the end of her tenure as minister in May 2015 The scheduled hearing in the money laundering case against a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, failed to hold on Monday due to the ongoing nationwide strike by judiciary workers. The strike embarked upon … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. Ahmed was said to have been arrested by the anti-graft agency over alleged diversion of N9 billion by his administration. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah … Read more
He claimed that there is no way he could have stole the government’s money when its monthly allocation is small. A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has denied the allegations that he acquired properties with government funds. He explained that he had always been a successful person before coming into office in 2011 … Read more
EFCC has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and be wary of impostors posing as EFCC officials. The commission asked Nigerians to demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted … Read more
… Bawa said he would be ready to leave the job if anyone tried to make him do what was illegal The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that the commission has recovered $153 million and properties valued at $80m from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who has … Read more
The lawmakers expressed worries that by committing the alleged NPA looting to an administrative panel, political manipulations and partisan influences had taken precedence… The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the suspended Managing Director of the Nigerian Port Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman … Read more
“Promoters of the hashtags are currently under surveillance and every effort will be made to bring them to justice.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied offering a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of an internet fraudster, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo.’ EFCC … Read more
“We must make sure that they investigate him. He’s junketing all over the place” Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to home in on Bola Tinubu, national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), and investigate his tenure as Lagos state governor Speaking during … Read more
One Ukaeje John Emeka, an alleged human organs trafficker has been apprehended, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said. The anti-graft agency made this known in a statement on Thursday. The commission disclosed that the suspect is the leader of a syndicate which sells human organs to ailing persons and buys from those … Read more
“Ugochukwu’s activities amount to forgery, identity theft, impersonation and cybersquatting.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has apprehended one Udochukwu Ugochukwu Simeon for allegedly creating a fraudulent phony e-mail address of the commission. Simeon was accused of using the email to defraud unsuspecting victims. Ekohotblog gathered that the 26-year-old suspect created an Outlook email … Read more
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of financial misappropriation in the Assembly. The EFCC had earlier arrested and detained the Clerk of the House, Bode Aladeyelu. The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oloyeloogun, … Read more
Popular Instagram comedian and social media Influencer, Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, well known as Pankeeroy, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Pankeeroy has over 500,000 followers on Instagram. Popular Instagram comedian and social media Influencer, Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, well known as Pankeeroy, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
The former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over series of corruption allegations. The source further revealed that Yari was still with the operatives of the EFCC as of 7p.m. on Tuesday, adding that “he has been offered bail, but he has not been … Read more
The decision is informed by the current operational requirements of the force Usman Baba, the new acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed that senior police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be withdrawn. In a letter dated April 15, 2021 and addressed to Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the EFCC, the … Read more
“the gesture demonstrates the commission’s stance on justice for all.” – EFCC Two years after falling for the threatics of acquaintances and losing a staggering amount in the process, Emmanuel Onah, a trader based in Onitsha, Anambra State, is now a happy man again following the recovery of the lost fund by Nigeria’s foremost antigraft … Read more
… Imo State High Court had ordered the interim forfeiture of all properties said to be acquired through “illegal means” by Okorocha Following his arrest and eventual release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Senator Rochas Okorocha may have to forfeit some properties he allegedly acquired illegally while he was Governor … Read more
The former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has disclosed those behind his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor in a statement by his spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo, asked the incumbent governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to stop fighting him. The former governor of Imo State, … Read more
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday after spending two nights in detention. It would be recalled that the EFCC operatives, on Tuesday, arrested Okorocha, who is the senator representing Imo North, at about 4:10 pm at his Unity House office located at … Read more
The former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has broken his silence on his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of public funds. Okorocha said since the anti-graft agency was doing its job, he would cooperate with the officials. The former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has broken … Read more