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BREAKING: House of Reps Bans Journalists from Covering Bobrisky, EFCC Hearing

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The House of Representatives has prohibited journalists from covering its investigative hearing regarding the ₦15 million corruption allegations involving crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. This decision also involves the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS). The decision was communicated to the House press corps by the Joint … Read more

₦27 Billion Fraud: EFCC Files 15 Charges Against Ex-Taraba Governor Ishaku

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EFCC Ex-Taraba Governor Ishaku

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed at least 15 charges against former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, following his arrest in Abuja on Friday, September 27. The charges, primarily focused on fraud, embezzlement, and criminal breach of trust, revolve around an alleged ₦27 billion fraud during Ishaku’s time in office from 2015 … Read more

Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, EFCC Chair Summoned by Reps Over Bribery Allegations

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The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, and all officers involved in prosecuting the case against Bobrisky. In a letter issued by the Lead Chairman of the joint committee, Jon Ginger Onwusibe, on Friday, the summons … Read more

BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Taraba Governor Over N27bn Fraud

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EFCC Ex-Taraba Governor Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, over his alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to sources, Ishaku is facing 15 charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. His arrest is part of the EFCC’s … Read more

Intervene In EFCC Case – Yahaya Bello Begs Tinubu

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EFCC Yahaya Bello Tinubu

The Media Office of Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action in the ongoing conflict between Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The office alleges that the EFCC is engaging in a politically motivated “hatchet job” against the ex-governor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Court Uncovers Yahaya Bello’s $300,000 School Fee Payments for Daughters

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Yahaya Bello

In court on Thursday, new details emerged regarding the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and his consistent payment of school fees for his three daughters in U.S. dollars through Jamilu Abdullahi, a Bureau de Change operator, and his affiliated companies. Abdullahi, who testified as the third witness in the case against the … Read more

Bobrisky Reveals Suicidal Thoughts Amid EFCC Bribery Scandal

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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he is experiencing suicidal thoughts amid a bribery scandal involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bobrisky is embroiled in allegations made by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, who accused him of bribing … Read more

Reveal Where Bobrisky Served His Jail Sentence – NBA Tells NCoS

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide transparent information on where crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his conviction sentence. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Attorney General … Read more

I Will Never Defame Uncle Femi Falana – Verydarkman

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Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has refuted defamation allegations made against renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN. In an Instagram video, Verydarkman expressed his deep respect for Falana, whom he referred to as his uncle. This comes after Nigerian rapper Falz threatened legal action against Verydarkman for accusations linking … Read more

Alleged N110.4bn Fraud: Nigerian Govt Files Fresh Charges Against Yahaya Bello

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Yahaya Bello’s School Fees

The Federal Government has filed a fresh 16-count charge against the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The fresh charge filed before a federal high court in Abuja yesterday, borders on alleged criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110, 446,470,089, contrary to sections 96 and 311 of Penal Code Law Cap.89 Laws … Read more

EFCC Accused Of Bias In Yahaya Bello’s Prosecution

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The Media Office of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Kogi State’s immediate past governor, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is driven by desperation and ulterior motives in its prosecution of Bello. In a statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday, Director Ohiare Michael said: “The EFCC’s operational and procedural blunders since the inception … Read more

Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Case To Oct 30

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until October 30, 2024. The adjournment by Justice Emeka Nwite came as ex-Gov. Bello moved to the Supreme Court to file … Read more

Bobrisky Reacts to Claims of Paying EFCC ₦15m to Drop Charges

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Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied allegations that he bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with ₦15 million to dismiss money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accusation came to light on Tuesday after influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, shared … Read more

EFCC Invites Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan Over N15m Bribery Allegation

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has launched an immediate investigation into bribery allegations made by controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky, an ex-convict, claimed in a video shared by blogger Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, that some unnamed EFCC officers extorted ₦15 million from … Read more

Yahaya Bello: Kogi Assembly Demands EFCC Chairman’s Removal

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Yahaya Bello Kogi Assembly EFCC

The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede, citing the alleged mishandling of the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Monday, the legislators condemned the EFCC’s attempted arrest of Bello, describing the agency’s … Read more

Zulum Includes EFCC, ICPC, DSS in Borno Flood Relief Committee

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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has formed a committee to oversee the distribution of relief funds and supplies for victims of recent severe flooding in the state. In a statement released on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, it was announced that the committee will include representatives from key organizations such … Read more

Edo Decides: EFCC Nabs 3 Suspected Vote Buyers  

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The Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC, has arrested no fewer than three suspected vote buyers in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. The suspects, according to Channels TV, were arrested in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am on Saturday. EFCC officials left the location with three suspects – two … Read more

EFCC Frustrated As Yahaya Bello Goes Back Into Hiding

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EFCC Yahaya Bello Tinubu

A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more

REVEALED: Why EFCC ‘Rejected’ Yahaya Bello

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EFCC Arraign Yahaya Bello Court

A source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, specifically instructed staff not to attend to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, during his visit to the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday. The source noted that Bello’s arrival was seen as a violation of the … Read more

N80.2 Billion Scandal: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Surrenders to EFCC [PHOTOS]

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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with charges of corruption during his tenure, EKO HOT BLOG has learnt. Reports suggest that Bello arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his successor, Usman Ododo. Bello, who had been declared wanted over allegations … Read more

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