The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his support for strengthening the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rather than abolishing it, following a legal challenge by 16 state governors questioning the commission’s legality. During an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy program, Fintiri emphasized the importance of the EFCC, stating, “For me, … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ruled on Friday that the fresh bail application amounted to an abuse of court process, as Gambaryan’s first bail application—based on health concerns—was already under appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a fresh summons to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, over allegations of criminal breach of trust and unlawful possession of property. The court, presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, has ordered Bello to appear on November 14, 2024. The charges stem … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, has arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Ebonyi and Anambra States. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests Rock PDP Secretariat as INEC Halts Voters’ Register Release in … Read more
The Supreme Court has set October 22 for the hearing of a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and two others. A seven-man panel of justice, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, set the date after the states were joined as co-plaintiffs … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals and the intimidation of judges as key challenges hindering Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stressed that judgments based on technicalities also delay justice in corruption cases. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, says the commission could not investigate corruption cases in 10 states due to court orders. Olukoyede revealed this at the 6th EFCC/National Judicial Institute (NJI) capacity-building workshop for justices and judges on Monday in Abuja. The theme of the workshop was ‘Integrating stakeholders … Read more
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various locations across Enugu and Anambra States. Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, revealed this information in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. He said the arrests took place on 28 … Read more
An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama has issued a public summons against immediate past Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello to attend court and answer to a fresh 16-count pending against him. Bello, By the summons, is to attend court on October 24 in response to the summons and for his arraignment along with two other … Read more
Operativees of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State. The Spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said they were arrested in their hideouts in Iwofe and Ogboro areas of Port Harcourt … Read more
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City, Edo state capital. Operatives of the anti-gaft agency made the arrest on Monday. The Commission said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud. Items … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku for fraud. Ishaku was arraigned alongside a former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. The duo … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of accepting a bribe to drop money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. On Monday, the EFCC clarified that the money laundering charges were dropped following Bobrisky’s court confession about naira abuse and disclosure from the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially confirmed the suspension of several senior officers, including Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, over ethical violations related to the custody of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre, Lagos. The confirmation follows DCC Anugwa’s denial of his suspension during … Read more
Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS officer) and head of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, has denied reports of his suspension from the service. Addressing the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions, which is investigating bribery allegations involving the NCoS and … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced his intention to present new evidence against controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, during a House of Representatives investigative hearing on Monday. Through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan revealed that this fresh evidence, which has not yet been made public, could … Read more
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he obtained the controversial phone recording of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. Otse revealed that the recording was provided by an individual to whom Bobrisky owed money, and he submitted part of this recording to a committee investigating bribery allegations. … Read more
The lawyer representing Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has provided an explanation for his client’s absence before the House of Representatives. Bobrisky was scheduled to appear on Monday to address allegations of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges, and the Nigerian Correctional Services … Read more
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, expressed his frustration over the absence of Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives’ joint committee. This panel is probing allegations of bribery involving officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has announced his arrival at the National Assembly complex. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives summoned the Chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, along with VeryDarkMan and Bobrisky, to address allegations of bribery involving the EFCC and the … Read more