Sujimoto CEO’s Defence Rejected as Enugu Pursues N5.7 Billion Recovery Ogundele insist he is not guilty and ready to clear his name The State government posit practically abandoned the sites The Enugu State Government has accused Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, of defrauding the state of N5.76 billion intended for … Read more
The founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), Tobi Adegboyega, has expressed confidence that his influence in Nigeria would surpass that in the UK, despite facing deportation from the country. Adegboyega made this assertion after the UK Immigration Upper Tribunal approved his deportation over an alleged £1.87 million fraud charge, which he has … Read more
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has addressed reports alleging his arrest and detention by the Nigerian Police. Reports had earlier claimed that Pastor Idowu was detained for alleged involvement in real estate fraud and money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection … Read more
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, is set to remain in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, following allegations of involvement in a ₦1.5 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reported that Pastor Idowu was detained over claims of real estate fraud and money laundering. According to … Read more
Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), is currently under interrogation by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that sources within the police confirmed to SaharaReporters that Pastor Idowu has been detained in connection with allegations of real estate … 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
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance since his release, joining Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been detained on November 4, 2024, over allegations of ₦1.3 trillion fraud but was released after four … Read more
Simbi Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Wednesday, reports emerged claiming that Wabote had been arrested in connection with NCDMB’s investments in a modular refinery project by Atlantic International Refinery and … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has summoned the leadership of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) from the National Assembly, along with several aggrieved members, for a crucial meeting following allegations of a N3 billion fraud against the executives. In a letter signed by Amos Falonipe, Director/Registrar of the Department of Trade … Read more
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent non-profit organization advocating for press freedom globally, has condemned the ongoing detention of four journalists facing cybercrime allegations in Nigeria. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale, editor of the National Monitor newspaper, and Precious Chukwunonso, publisher of a private news platform. Five days later, … 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 Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Jeremiah Fufeyin, has refuted claims that his church has been defrauding Nigerians using the name of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). On Sunday, NAFDAC issued a public alert accusing the church of misleading the public by using the agency’s name. In … Read more
A legal practitioner, Olusegun Agunloye, was arraigned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate Court in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on charges of forgery. Agunloye is accused of submitting a forged testamentary document, commonly known as a Will, of the late Benjamin Ejelonu to the probate registry of the court in Akure. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its investigations into serious fraud allegations involving top officials from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Key figures under scrutiny include Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who served as Minister of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that top officials of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja have been embroiled in allegations of financial fraud and recklessness. NGF Director, Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, made this known in a leaked letter addressed to the NGF chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq. In the leaked … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State and one-time Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Nsima Ekere, is not guilty of allegations of conspiracy, diversion and stealing of the sum of N118m levelled against him, a police report has said. Also cleared by the police report are Messrs … Read more