The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more
A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has revealed irregular payments totaling over N197.72 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), raising significant concerns about systemic lapses in financial compliance and procurement processes. The findings, detailed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, cover activities from 2020 to 2021 … Read more
Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has appointed Zenón Obiang Obiang Avomo as the new Director General of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), following the dismissal of Baltasar Ebang Engonga due to a major scandal. Engonga, who was removed for “irregularities in the exercise of his functions” and “inappropriate conduct,” had been involved … Read more
Reports of police detention of journalist emerges on world press freedom day. Authorities restrict access to lawyer for detained reporter. Officials scrutinize FIJ over investigative stories. Eko Hot Blog reports that police detained Daniel Ojukwu, an FIJ journalist, in Lagos. His disappearance on May 1 prompted safety worries. FIJ reported Ojukwu as missing after he … Read more
Primeboy Drags Mohbad’s Widow To Court Over False Accusations. Concerns over Mohbad’s son’s paternity and circumstances of death. Naira Marley and Sam Larry interrogated; Primeboy surrenders and visits State CID. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy and a childhood friend of the late singer Mohbad, has lodged a petition with the … Read more
EFCC charges Binance and execs with $35.4M money laundering. Anjarwalla evades arrest, prompts international pursuit. Charges include unlicensed financial activities and concealing unlawful proceeds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges of $35,400,000 in money laundering against Binance Holdings Limited and two of its senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan … Read more