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In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn its appeal against a Kogi High Court order prohibiting the detention of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. This decision comes amidst acknowledgment from the commission that the appeal was filed beyond the legally permitted time frame. In…
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika found himself in the spotlight on Tuesday as he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged N8.06 billion money laundering case. Sirika, who served as the Minister of Aviation, voluntarily presented himself at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command office in Abuja…
In a bold move to seek justice, residents of Okuama-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have taken legal action against the Nigerian Army. Led by human rights lawyer Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, they have filed a N200 billion lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Warri. The lawsuit stems from a troubling incident on…
Yahaya Bello, the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, failed to make an appearance in court on Thursday, evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) accusations of money laundering and fraud totaling a staggering N80 billion. Despite the grave charges, the EFCC expressed its determination to apprehend Bello, even contemplating the use of military assistance…
Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared before a Lagos Federal High Court on Wednesday, facing charges of using Nigerian currency for offensive purposes and tampering with it. The businessman and socialite, who pleaded not guilty, was granted bail in the sum of N10 million, with two sureties also required to provide the…
Popular Instagram personality Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to appear in court on Wednesday, April 17, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos. The charges against him stem from allegations of money laundering and other offenses brought forth by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million by a high court in Ikeja, Lagos. The decision came from Judge Rahmon Oshodi on Friday, contingent upon two sureties providing equivalent collateral. Emefiele, who is facing a 26-count charge related to official misconduct, had entered…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation for the exemplary work conducted by Mr. Jim Obazee, the former CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), as the Special Investigator tasked with probing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and affiliated organizations. Appointed on July 28, 2023, to spearhead this critical national endeavor, Mr….
In a dramatic turn of events, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was found guilty on Friday by a Federal High Court in Lagos of mutilating Naira notes, following a prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The trial, presided over by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, saw Bobrisky entering a guilty plea to the…
In a significant development regarding the investigation into the untimely demise of Nigerian singer Mohbad, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr. Richard Somaiari, has revealed that the first set of autopsy results is poised to be released within the next three to four weeks. During a coroner’s inquest held on Wednesday, Dr….