Eko Hot Blog reports that the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of the proprietor of a Uyo Cybercrime Training Centre, Ikemesit Edet, popularly known as Hustle Kingdom (HK). A statement released on Saturday by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said Edet was jailed on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the anti-graft agency’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended by commission agents in Enugu State. “The all-male suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, in an intelligence-driven sting operation at various locations within Enugu State,” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two suspected cybercriminals have asserted that a police officer, Innocent Idi, subjected them to physical harm and gunfire in connection with a dispute over N44 million obtained through fraudulent means in Benin City, Edo State. Endurance Ojo and Nelson, identified as the victims, reportedly experienced an alleged assault by Innocent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 26-year-old man suspected to be involved in fraudulent internet activities, commonly known as a “Yahoo boy,” has been apprehended by the police after human skull was discovered in his apartment. The suspect, identified as Franklin Akinyosuyi, a photographer and owner of a boutique, was arrested after the items were … Read more
Students have appealed to the Federal Government to meet ASUU demands EKO HOT BLOG reports that some students on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to comply with the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) demands in light of the four-week extension. They said that if their demands were met, the lecturers’ continuing strike would … Read more
Ritualists: Over 10 Girls Killed In Cross River Community In 2022 [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogoja town in Cross River state is under severe invasion by ritualists, with reports saying over 10 girls have been killed in the past one month. Some residents of the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State attribute … Read more
Mompha is alleged to have used his registered companies to receive illicit funds on behalf of “yahoo yahoo” boys… EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. It was gathered that one of the suspected fraudsters was arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital over … Read more
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, has underscored the importance of mentorship for young people. The former minister reinforced the need for mentorship at a virtual conference organised by the umbrella body of Ijaw cultural associations known as the Ijaw Nation Development Group(INDG), She bemoaned the erosion of value in the society because of … Read more
Nigerians have become notorious for obtaining money illegally from unsuspecting foreigners via the internet otherwise known as yahoo yahoo, ponsi schemes and many more. In a bid to curb this growing menace, local and international anti-graft agencies work together to continually uncover these schemes, fish the culprits out of hiding and apprehend them, but with … Read more
A member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Bago has urged the EFCC not to spare anyone caught in cybercrime activities, noting that cybercrime laws were sufficient to deal with culprits. He said that ‘Yahoo yahoo’ boys in Nigeria make more money through cybercrime activities. The lawmaker who … Read more
– About $690,400 and N550,692,362 have recovered by EFCC from suspected Yahoo Yahoo in Kano state – The agency said it is developing a lot of intelligence to ensure that it combat the menace – According to the EFCC, the world has become a global village and these days law enforcement is not limited by … Read more
Former Kennis Music act an songwriter, Jaywon said he might have benefited from the proceeds of internet fraud, better known in Nigeria as “Yahoo Yahoo.” However, the 33-year-old musician best known for his hit song, “This year” (Odun yi) said such could only have happened because he was unsure of the source of the money. … Read more