Nigeria’s Supreme Court has restored the forfeiture of luxury assets linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government will take ownership of several luxury properties and over $2.045 million in cash linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The luxury properties forfeited includes:…
A Federal High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, ruled that the Aisha Achimugu assets forfeiture should be transferred to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie delivered the judgment after granting an application filed by…
A Federal High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami. The Federal High Court has granted a final forfeiture order for over 40 properties allegedly connected to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The ruling followed an application…
The former Code of Conduct Tribunal chairman will remain in custody until he meets his bail conditions. A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted ₦100 million bail to former Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Chairman, Danladi Umar, who is facing corruption and abuse of office charges. Justice Peter Kekemeke ruled that Umar…
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger security cooperation. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has hosted a senior United States diplomat as Nigeria and the US move to strengthen bilateral security ties. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in key security areas and reinforcing ongoing dialogue between both countries. Ribadu said…
A blogger has been arraigned in Anambra State over alleged false publications involving Governor Soludo’s family. A blogger has appeared before an Anambra State High Court over allegations of publishing false reports about the family of Governor Soludo. The defendant was arraigned before Justice Obiora, who ordered that he be remanded at the Anambra State…
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has explained why kidnappers and terrorists sometimes evade detection despite Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) system. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Coker-Odusote said many kidnappers avoid using their own mobile phones. Instead, they often use the phones of their victims, making it…
A man accused of murdering his wife and two daughters in the UK has appeared before a court in South Africa. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, appeared before a magistrates’ court in Johannesburg after his arrest on Friday. UK prosecutors have charged him with three counts of murder and are seeking his extradition. His wife, Nothabo…
The Nigerian Air Force says fresh precision airstrikes have dealt another major blow to terrorist operations in Borno State. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a terrorist enclave in Borno State following a fresh wave of precision airstrikes targeting insurgent positions. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations…
Security agencies have rescued schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, according to the Presidency. The schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who said the victims regained their freedom through…
