Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing regarding 115 breaches of Premier League rules has reportedly concluded, though a verdict is not expected until 2025. According to the Daily Mail, the case, which began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, saw closing arguments presented to an independent panel on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Dele Olawanle, the solicitor for controversial United Kingdom-based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed claims that the clergyman is facing deportation. The reports, initially covered by EKO HOT BLOG stated that an immigration tribunal had ruled that the 44-year-old pastor, who is also a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, would be deported to Nigeria … Read more
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, 44, has lost his appeal against deportation from the UK following allegations of financial misconduct and fraudulent activities linked to his controversial church, SPAC Nation. An immigration tribunal upheld the Home Office’s decision to deport Adegboyega, citing evidence of serious financial mismanagement and his unlawful residency since overstaying a visitor visa … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … Read more
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, accused of orchestrating a $250 million (£198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise funds in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, represent the latest setback for the 62-year-old Adani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, whose … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered the arrest of Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelegun, the National Chairman of the Tricycle Association of Nigeria, for repeatedly failing to attend hearings regarding allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of office. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigations into former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and popular cross-dresser Okuneye Idris, known as Bobrisky, are ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson … Read more
The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has announced a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone who can provide credible information regarding the alleged looting of government property. During a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, Shaibu stated that he possesses evidence supporting claims of looting in certain sectors, as well … Read more
Air Peace Limited has denied allegations against its Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiro Eghagha, following charges of obstruction of justice filed by the United States. Reports indicate that Onyema and Eghagha have been under investigation since 2019 over alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onyema was … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for a hearing on various applications related to the asset forfeiture case involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu announced the date after reviewing submissions from the involved parties. During the hearing, Bilikisu Buhari-Bala, representing the Economic and Financial … Read more
EFCC Pursues Naira Redesigning Charges Against Emefiele. Charges by the EFCC allege illegal activities, including unauthorized currency printing and misappropriation of funds. This marks the third set of charges against Emefiele, escalating his legal challenges EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is slated to be arraigned this Wednesday … Read more
Hamma Adama Bello, prosecution witness, alleges former Head of Service diverted public funds. Defendants face charges totaling over N3 billion. Incriminating evidence from phone chats revealed in EFCC investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hamma Adama Bello, the prosecution Witness Eight (PW8), testified on April 25 in the trial of former Head of Service … Read more