Internet personality, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, who is facing money laundering charges, has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay him N5m for what he termed his “unlawful re-arrest and detention.” Ekohotblog had reported that Mompha, who is answering N32bn fraud charges, was re-arrested … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested a serving military personnel, Lance Corporal Ajayi Kayode and 26 others for alleged internet fraud in the Lekki axis of Lagos State. A statement released by the antigraft agency says Kayode, with service number NAF18/34732, was arrested in his military attire … Read more
EFCC re-arrests Mompha Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested media influencer, Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha over charges bordering on money laundering. Mompha was re-arrested last Friday when he went to the EFCC office in Ikoyi, Lagos and has been charged before the Federal High Court. It was reported that Mompha was arrested after he visited the … Read more
Thirty-two suspected fraudsters have been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday in Oyo state. Three of the suspects claimed to be serving members of the National Youth Service Corps, 19 were undergraduates from various universities across the country, while the remaining 10 claimed to engage in other vocations. The suspects … Read more
– Adeherself has narrated her ordeal at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. – She shared her ordeal in a video on her Instagram page – She, however, urges her followers to be patient with her as she was going through a healing phase Social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale, popularly known as “Adeherself” … Read more
– Buhari has approves Judicial panel of enquiry over allegations against Magu – Recall that Magu was accused of financial misappropriation and take into custody for 9days, which led to his suspension as the Acting Chairman of the EFCC – Following his suspension, Buhari approved the appointment of Mohammed Umar as the new acting Chairman … Read more
The presidential committee probing suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, says it will not be partial towards him. The committee, headed by Ayo Salami, retired president of the appeal court, is probing the activities of the agency under Magu. According to TheCable, the embattled chairman had requested for video … Read more
Former Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan, has failed in his bid to stop the $3 million bribery charges preferred against him by the federal government. The court of appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by former lawmaker praying the court to stop the trial. Lawan was the chairman of the house of representatives … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has redeployed the officers withdrawn from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to different commands across the country. EkoHotBlog had reported how the inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, recalled some officers attached to the anti-graft agency in a bid to clear the agency of those suspected to be sympathetic to … Read more
– EFCC will again re-arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) for money laundering – Adoke will be re-arraign alongside a businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on the same set of charges – This is the third time the two defendants would be … Read more
Social media influencer, Adeherself and Instagram celebrity, Mompha spotted in a viral video Mompha visits Adeherself Social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale alias Adeherself was overwhelmed with joy when Instagram celebrity Mompha gave her a surprise visit in her home. Adeherself was spotted in a viral video on twitter, smiling uncontrollably as she hugs the media … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said there’s been flagrant abuse of trust and betrayal of public confidence by some appointees of his government. The president made this state known during an interactive session with state house correspondents after observing Eid Mubarak prayers at Aso Rock. He was reacting to the probe of Niger Delta Development … Read more
– Ex-pension boss, Maina released from Kuje prison nine months after detention – Maina was arraigned by EFCC on Oct. 25, 2019, for money laundering – Although Maina should have been released July 24, it was delayed till this week due to administrative procedures Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Chairman, Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), has been released … Read more
Social media influencer and comedienne, Adedamola Adewale, popularly known as Adeherself, who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has finally spoken about her ordeal, Ekohotblog reports. Adeherself, through her Instagram handle, thanked those that have shown support and love as she goes through her case with EFCC. She said she … Read more
– The Federal Government has stated President Buhari would not on because of alleged cases of corruption in certain MDAs. – The Government position was made known by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. The Federal Government has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari will not resign over alleged cases of corruption in Niger Delta Development … Read more
Suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says he will stop at nothing to clear his name in the ongoing probe of his activities when he held sway as the commission’s substantive chairman. Magu said all gloves are now off as he would no longer tolerate smearing of his reputation and … Read more
Attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, says the probe of suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is a testament to the seriousness of president Muhammad Buhari administration anti-corruption war. Malami said this during NTA’s ‘One-on-One’ programme hosted by Cyril Stober. Malami said Magu’s probe shows that no … Read more
A federal high court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release all items seized from Ismalob Global Investment Ltd boss, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha. The items collected from social media personality Mompha included five luxury wristwatches, an Apple iPod, an iPhone 8 device and a pair … Read more
– The suspended Acting Chairman of EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu has been allowed by Justice Salamis Presidential Investigation Committee to enter his defence today. – The 78-page response submitted to the Committee bothers on the AGF and PCARA’s query. – The Committee however informs Mr Magu that his request would be entertained only after serving … Read more
A former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari Buba Galadima, has weighed in on the crisis rocking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the suspension of its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu Galadima said Magu was removed because he went after some powerful people in Buhari’s cabinet. Buhari appointed Mohammaded Umar, former director of operations … Read more