The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, made an order of final forfeiture of three properties and the sum of N3. 4 billion linked to allegations of fraud perpetrated at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling on a motion on notice for final forfeiture of the assets […]
Absence of lawyers stalls property dispute suit against Iyabo Obasanjo, others
Absence of lawyers in the suit filed against Sen. Iyabo Obasanjo and others over Abuja property, on Monday, stalled the hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, which was fixed for mention, before Justice Mohammed Umar could not proceed for a second time. When the matter was called, neither the plaintiffs’ lawyer […]
Aspirant prays court to void outcome of APC convention for National Vice Chairman, South South position
An aggrieved aspirant, Amb. Fubara Dagogo, has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the outcome of any All Progressives Congress (APC)’s national congress for the position of National Vice Chairman, South South, without his physical participation. Dagogo urged Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to determine whether there could be a legitimate zonal congress for […]
Cleric asks judge to vacate order of final forfeiture on N70m Abuja house
A cleric, Mr Nuhu Muhammed, has prayed Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the order of final forfeiture made, forfeiting an Abuja property worth N70 million to the Federal Government. Muhammed, in a motion on notice filed by his counsel, Mike Enahoro-Ebah, told Justice Omotosho that he is […]
UPDATE: Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Aisha Achimugu in CBN’s account
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Wednesday, made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of 13 million dollars to the Federal Government linked to the industrialist, Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, ordered that the funds traced, found and recovered […]
₦868m FRAUD: COURT SLAMS EX-AGF NWABUOKU WITH 72-YEAR JAIL HAMMER IN LANDMARK ANTI-GRAFT VERDICT
By Sunday Stephen A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a crushing blow against high-level corruption, sentencing former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years in prison over a ₦868.46 million fraud.Nwabuoku was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a raft of charges bordering on […]
Alleged illegal mining: Court adjourns 8 Chinese, others’ trial to April 21
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining until April 21. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter following an oral application for adjournment by the defence lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN, and which was not oppose by the prosecuting counsel, […]
Alleged N10bn fraud: Court dismisses Kogi CoS’ objection to admissibility of extra-judicial statements
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed an objection raised by Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, to the admissibility of extra-judicial statements he made in the alleged N10 billion money laundering trial. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, also dismissed the objection by Bello’s […]
Alleged N1.35bn fraud: Retrial of Sule Lamido, sons, others stalled
The retrial of former Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, his two sons and others over alleged N1.35 billion fraud suffered setback, on Friday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, which is now reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu, could not proceed due to the absence of the defendants in court. Although the lawyer […]
Court Clears ICPC to Crack Open El-Rufai’s Seized Phones, Laptops, Drives in Corruption Probe
By Olushola Daniel The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to access and analyse electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, as part of an ongoing investigation.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the approval after an ex-parte […]