A report has revealed that the Nigerian government has frozen over $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets believed to be owned by organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests. The freezing order was issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to a copy of the ruling obtained by Premium Times, the order was … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has contributed N50 billion to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made by the anti-corruption agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja by the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive … Read more
EBobrisky warned naira abusers against spraying money or become landlords in kirikiri prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has issued a stern warning against abuse of the naira following release from prison. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on April 5 secured the … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains on the run 107 days after being declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged money laundering involving over ₦80 billion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, remains on the run 107 days after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial … Read more
In the fraud case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, senior advocates Abdulwahab Mohammed and Kemi Pinheiro clashed over the inclusion of a colleague, leading to courtroom drama. Eko Hot Blog reports that the fraud case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as two senior advocates clashed … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Dr. Abraham Ehizojie for failing to submit the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest … Read more
Former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello is under protective custody by the state government after being declared wanted by the EFCC. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is reportedly under the protective custody of the current state Governor, Usman Ododo. Bello has been in the custody of the Kogi state government … Read more
EFCC contests former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s application to release his passport for a medical trip to the UK, citing insufficient medical justification and potential bail violation. the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has contested former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele’s application to release his passport for a medical trip to … Read more
Heavy security has been deployed at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the EFCC had previously alerted the public about planned protests against the commission. Operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Crime Outfit, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), are positioned strategically … Read more
The EFCC has warned about a planned protest against its operations, suspecting it is being driven by individuals under investigation using social media EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public warning regarding a planned protest against its operations. There have been widespread calls for a nationwide protest … Read more
Ekohotblog:EFCC Will Be Reviewing Its Policy To Stop Leakages-Olukoyede The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is not only going to investigate and recover stolen money but to review its policy. The Chairman of the anti graft agency, Ola Olukoyede, said this in a statement signed by the commission’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale. … Read more
An EFCC operative committed suicide in Abuja, prompting an investigation into potential mental health and family issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) committed suicide on Monday at his residence in Abuja. According to Punch, the identity of the deceased, a member of Course 5 of the … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello requests court transfer of EFCC fraud case to Kogi, citing jurisdiction, amid absence and controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday to transfer his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
Ikuforiji has recounted how a faceless petition impacted his life for 12 years, causing him to “suffer unnecessarily”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has lamented his 12-year trial on money laundering charges. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has set October 21 for the next phase of the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, following the testimony of a key witness and the submission of crucial documents. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has scheduled October 21 for the … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the naira abuse case against Cubana Chief Priest, who was cautioned and discharged. Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal High Court in Lagos State has struck out the naira abuse case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. This follows his arraignment by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two former employees of Union Bank in Makurdi for allegedly embezzling N4,199,500. Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, stated that the money belonged to a deceased customer of the bank. … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit seeking the removal of Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman, citing the plaintiff’s lack of legal standing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawsuit seeking the removal of Ola Olukoyede from his position as head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been rejected. Justice Obiora … Read more
Ugwu Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle were sentenced to a combined 46-year jail term for impersonating EFCC operatives and executing a fake court order. They were arrested in May 2021 in Lekki, Lagos, with fake EFCC identity cards, jackets, and a forged court order. The men were arraigned on multiple counts, including impersonation and attempted property … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Effa Okim, the Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, said it has been difficult to arrest former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, due to influential figures. Recall that the former Kogi State governor was implicated in an N80.2 billion fraud case. During a … Read more