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…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain claims of off-budget public spending raised in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserve answers over the alleged expenditure. According to the IMF, public spending worth about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross…
A prosecution witness has told the court that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in the property deals under investigation. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday testified that Yahaya Bello had no role in the property transactions linked to the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the former…
FG panel reveals Bobrisky allegedly enjoyed special prison privileges in Kirikiri, including a soundproof cell, mobile phones, private meals, and frequent visitors during his jail term. The Federal Government’s investigative panel has revealed fresh details about the treatment given to popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, during his prison stay. According to the report, Bobrisky enjoyed several special…
The anti-graft agency says massive spending during party primaries is fueling electoral corruption ahead of the 2027 elections. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that governorship aspirants across Nigeria spent more than ₦30 billion during party primaries. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while speaking at a lecture on electoral integrity. He…
Chidi Odinkalu, a human rights lawyer, has criticised Olanipekun Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over his claim that a majority of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. In a post on X on Wednesday, Odinkalu described the assertion as “irresponsible” and outside the mandate of the anti-graft agency. “The…
The alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello has been postponed until May. Yahaya Bello’s ongoing trial over alleged money laundering was adjourned on Friday by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed May 6 and 7, 2026, for continuation of the cross-examination of the 12th prosecution witness. The…
A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against Sadiya Umar Farouq, former minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development, and Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry. The warrant was issued on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie after the defendants failed to appear…
