The Federal Government on Thursday formally closed its case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing charges of terrorism and treason. The lead prosecution counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, … Continue reading Federal Government Closes Case in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Alhassan Musa, an acting director at the Renewable Energy Department, Energy Commission of Nigeria, for allegedly defrauding a certain Musa Baba of the sum of N3,800,000 in connection with … Continue reading Energy commission director faces EFCC charges in N3.8m contract fraud case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Dr. U Agunloye wanted, urging the public to report any information about his whereabouts to the EFCC or the nearest police station. Agunloye, a former government official, is wanted for questioning … Continue reading EFCC issues wanted notice for former minister Agunloye in $6 billion fraud case
A group of Nigerian intellectuals residing in the United States, led by President Dr. Philips Idris, has accused the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of human rights violations in the ongoing trial of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor … Continue reading US group accuses EFCC of human rights violation in Emefiele’s case
The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba made a significant decision on Monday concerning the case related to the controversial death of hip hop artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. A 37-year-old auxiliary nurse named Fisayo Ogedengbe, who had been … Continue reading Court sends nurse and friend in Mohbad case back to custody
The Supreme Court has rescheduled the hearing on the application submitted by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to unseat Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to December 5, 2023. Originally, the hearing was set to commence on October 31, … Continue reading Court adjourns case seeking Uzodinma’s removal
The Special Military Task Force, known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has apprehended 13 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, banditry, and rustling, across Plateau, Kaduna, and Bauchi states. Captain James Oya, the Media Officer of OPSH, reported … Continue reading Troops nab 13 suspects in kidnapping case, recover 279 cows
A chartered accountant named Omafume Ayinuola and her mother, Lydia Ehrievuyere, were brought before the Federal High Court in Lagos by the police on Wednesday. They are accused of being involved in money laundering activities totaling N1,072,254,411 and $975,102.58. This … Continue reading Accountant and mother face charges in N1 billion, $975,102 fraud case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 21 as the date for the arraignment of Senator Stella Oduah and other defendants by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court fixed the date following a request by … Continue reading Court sets July 21st for arraignment of Sen. Stella Oduah in alleged N5bn fraud case
The Nigerian Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country, specifically detected on a farm in Niger State. Earlier, on June 13, 2023, the government had warned the public about the anthrax outbreak in neighboring … Continue reading FG confirms first ‘Anthrax’ case in Niger state
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the conviction of 16 individuals involved in internet fraud. The conviction took place on June 27, 2023, before Justice F.I Riman … Continue reading EFCC nabs 16 internet fraudsters in landmark case
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked rumors circulating on social media that he plans to undermine the death sentence of Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin, the killer of Obafemi Awolowo University student, Timothy Adegoke. Adegoke was found dead in November 2021 … Continue reading Adeleke denies claims of pardoning Adedoyin in Adegoke’s murder case
A defamation suit filed by Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, against former senator Shehu Sani has been thrown out by a Kaduna high court. El-Rufai had sought N2 billion in damages over comments attributed to Sani. The … Continue reading Court throws out El-Rufai’s N2bn case against former lawmaker
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