Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have partnered to combat corruption in public procurement. The two agencies recently held a two-day sensitization workshop on anti-graft in contracting and public procurement for NCDMB staff in Abuja. The workshop, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the arrest of the suspended Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Okoi Obono-Obla. Obono-Obla’s arrest by operatives of the Commission Friday, in Abuja, following months of running from the law … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has summoned the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to appear before its Committee. The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on the Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the … Read more
There has been a series of allegations against the DSS in recent days. One of the allegations was that the agency’s operatives arrested Senator Yari for not picking the president’s call. However, the secret police have denied them all. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied a report that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has debunked a news report that the Department of States Services (DSS) invaded it’s Lagos office and carted away files Implicating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his aides. In a press statement released on Saturday, titled “A REBUTTAL ON SAHARA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yildiyel Musa Takat, an Assistant Director in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), and Mr. Nankpat Dukbong, an Administration Officer at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), have been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over allegations of … Read more
The EFCC has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a case brought by Festus Keyamo against Atiku, while the ICPC also wants the court to ignore Keyamo’s suit. Keyamo filed the suit seeking an order for the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB to investigate and prosecute Abubakar. The case was based on claims … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
Govs are scheduled to have a meeting with various agencies including EFCC, ICPC, FIRS, and CBN regarding security votes. The meeting is scheduled to take place on April 4th, which is tomorrow. The meeting will take place virtually. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors of the 36 states of the federation are to meet tomorrow … Read more
The ICPC arraigned the senior prison officer on Thursday. He allegedly collected money from a couple for two vacancy slots in a university, which he allegedly knew did not exist. The anti-corruption commission said the offence contravenes section 1(1) of Advance Fee Fraud and other related Offences Act, 2006. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission have established a basis to arraign former JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde. According to the reports, the former JAMB boss along with his 4 children are alleged to be involved on seven counts of money laundering charges worth N5 billion. Ojerinde is accused of diverting public funds … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Officials from the Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission have surrounded Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s Polling Unit 024, Ward 07, Ungwan Sarki, in the Kaduna North Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate Experience At NYSC Camp India: Disruption Arises During G20 Peace Talk Japan: … Read more
Soldiers have thwarted an attempt to deliver N2m cash to politicians in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi State Office of ICPC has taken into custody one Hassan Ahmad in possession of the sum of two million naira cash in both old and new currencies amidst the cash crunch being witnessed in the … Read more
A Court has fixed a date to hear Atiku’s alleged corruption case. Keyamo had on January 16 issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the EFCC and ICPC to arrest the PDP presidential flag-bearer. Justice Kolawole Omotosho has directed that all court processes be served on Atiku by dropping them at his campaign office. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A Twitter user is detained by the ICPC for trying to sell new naira notes. The agency made the arrest after receiving a report from intelligence on the suspect’s actions. The anti-graft organisation stated that the move advances the cooperation between the Central Bank of Nigeria and the ICPC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
D’banj has been released from detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that famous Nigerian singer and songwriter Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). It was gathered that he was released on Friday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Ogun Exco 2023: … Read more
The Nigerian singer, D’banj has opened up on arrest by ICPC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management and legal representative of Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has clarified reports of his arrest by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This online media platform recalls that the ICPC had on … Read more
The ICPC has released a statement on D’banj’s arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released a statement on why it arrested Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known as D’Banj. This online media platform reported on Wednesday morning that the government agency apprehended D’banj … Read more
D’banj has been arrested for fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the prominent Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanji, better known by his stage name, D’banj, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC). The singer’s arrest came after several weeks after he failed to appear for interrogations by the agency … Read more