Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into 50 bank accounts while also announcing the recovery of N30 billion amidst alleged scandals within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who disclosed this in an interview published in the March … Read more
Kano APC chairman urges broad investigation into past administrations beyond immediate predecessor Ganduje, dating back to 1999. Allegations of mismanagement and fraudulent allocation of government assets during periods under scrutiny. Criticism of probe panel composition and accusations of political bias in investigations, with calls for comprehensive scrutiny of local government administrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Concerned Igbo Citizens Council urges Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees. Calls for extension of amnesty to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees, citing President Tinubu’s commitment to a free society. Urges investigation and compilation of list of victims of unlawful incarceration or violence related to self-determination agitations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Nigerian accused of ISIS affiliation detained for 60 days by Abuja court. Court grants DSS request, citing Terrorism Prevention Act, for Emmanuel Osase’s detention. Osase accused of promoting ISIS messages, opposing democracy, and advocating attacks on Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian, Emmanuel Osase, accused of belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and … Read more
A 10-year-old boy strangles his friend to death during a football match in Lagos State. The incident occurred during an argument between the boys, leading to Israel choking Ezekiel until he lost consciousness. Ezekiel was rushed to the General Hospital in Isolo but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. EKO HOT BLOG reports … 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
Police Hand Over Arrested Traditional Ruler To Military. Monarch denies involvement in alleged killing of 17 army officers and soldiers. State government aware of situation, opponent’s recent invitation mentioned by monarch. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Delta State Police Command has transferred HRM Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, the arrested traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli … Read more
Autopsy on Mohbad to be finalized within 3-4 weeks: Dr. Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre. Announcement made during Somiari’s testimony at coroner’s inquest into Mohbad’s death. Mohbad’s death on September 12, 2023, sparked nationwide controversy; Lagos State Government initiated coroner’s inquest to investigate circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Richard … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, called for Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio to promptly step aside and facilitate an independent investigation into allegations regarding the discreet insertion of a significant N3.7 trillion into the 2024 budget for purported non-existent projects. In a statement issued by the national publicity secretary … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, detained Afro singer Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy, while he was visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba. The arrest came following a petition filed by Wunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, alias Mohbad, alleging defamation and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested Afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy (Mohbad’s Friend), during his scheduled visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Panti, Yaba. Primeboy’s arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, in the company of Ayobami Fisayo, also known as Spending, as part of ongoing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senators engaged in a heated exchange on Tuesday afternoon following a statement made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in Bauchi State. Senator Ningi alleged that the 2024 Budget had been padded by N3 trillion. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service over the weekend, Senator Ningi further … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of twenty-one food trucks destined for neighbouring nations. The anti-graft agency confirmed the interception in an official statement released on Tuesday via its X handle. According to the EFCC, the goods were en route to N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, says in less than 100 days of his assumption of office, the anti-graft agency received over 5,000 fraud petitions and recovered N60bn loot. Of the 5,000 petitions, he said the EFCC had approved 3,000 for investigation. President Bola … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. This online media platform gathered that the anti-graft agency invited Ahmed to come and explain the transactions running into billions of naira during his time as governor of the state. It was also learned … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, commended SP Rilwan Kasumu and his team in the Area K, Marogbo of the Lagos State Police Command for rejecting a N4m bribe offered to them while investigating a case of alleged drug peddling and unlawful possession of ammunition against a suspected … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it will appeal the N100 million fine that the Federal Capital Territory High Court slammed on it for violating the right to personal liberty of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. This news media had reported … Read more