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The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order for properties worth over N11.14 billion and N1.04 billion linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by attorney Chineye Okezie, filed a motion seeking the permanent forfeiture of…
In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla have been acquitted of tax evasion charges brought by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The court ruled to remove their names from the amended charge, leaving Binance Holdings Limited as the primary defendant in the ongoing legal battle….
In a decisive ruling on Friday, the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja fined MultiChoice Nigeria Limited ₦150 million for defying its directives and violating its jurisdiction. The tribunal’s unanimous decision, delivered by a three-member panel led by Saratu Shafii, also mandated that MultiChoice provide Nigerian subscribers with a complimentary one-month subscription to…
In a significant development amidst ongoing political turmoil, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of 25 lawmakers vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was handed down by Hon. Justice Charles Wali in Suit No. PHC/1512/CS/2024, amidst a…
In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken the governors of the 36 states to the Supreme Court, alleging mismanagement of Local Government Areas (LGAs). This lawsuit, initiated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, aims to secure full autonomy for LGAs, positioning them…
The re-arraignment of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, infamously known as Evans, and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, was postponed at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. Evans, a convicted kidnapping kingpin, faces new charges of conspiracy, attempted kidnapping, and murder, stemming from an incident on August 27, 2013, where they allegedly killed Peter Nweke and attempted to kill…
In a recent development at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, the immediate former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was granted bail of N300 million. The bail decision came following Emefiele’s arraignment concerning allegations related to the illegal redesign of the naira notes. Emefiele faced accusations of…
The controversy surrounding the purported misappropriation of N10 billion in funds allocated for an airport project during former Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration has intensified, with current Governor Alex Otti vowing to recover the funds before considering legal action. During a media session on Thursday night, Governor Otti unveiled details of the alleged financial…
In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and socialite Cubana Chief Priest have reached an agreement for an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged naira abuse charges. The high-profile case unfolded at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, where Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared to continue…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved a significant victory in its fight against drug trafficking with the sentencing of Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince to life imprisonment. The two notorious drug kingpins, responsible for smuggling cocaine across continents, will now face the consequences of their illicit activities behind bars. Uwaezuoke…