A dramatic turn of events unfolded at the Federal High Court in Lagos when a businessman, Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, with $578,000 in cash, collapsed in the courtroom during his trial. The incident disrupted the proceedings as court officials and family members rushed to assist him. Businessman […]
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, faces ₦110 billion fraud charges as the EFCC presents its first witness in court. Read the full details of the corruption trial. Introduction The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged ₦110 billion fraud has taken a new turn as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, for February 27, 2025. He, along with four others, is facing charges related to an alleged ₦1.356 billion fraud. The other individuals set for arraignment include Adejare Adegbenro (51), Balmoral International Limited, M.O.B. Integrated Limited, and […]
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The ICPC has filed a five-count money laundering charge against Jimi Lawal, former aide to Kaduna’s ex-governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Read more about the allegations and court proceedings. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser to the […]
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the EFCC approval to freeze 24 bank accounts over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and money laundering. Court Approves EFCC’s Motion to Freeze 24 Bank Accounts Over Terrorism Financing Abuja, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Abuja has authorized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) request to freeze 67 bank accounts linked to an alleged ₦52.9 million fraud case. Key Highlights:Justice Emeka Nwite granted the EFCC’s application after the agency’s counsel, Martha Babatunde, presented an ex-parte motion. The motion, filed under suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1895/V/2024, sought […]
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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to a new 19-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bello, currently in custody at Kuje prison, is accused of involvement in an N80.2 billion fraud during his tenure from 2016 to 2024. Key […]
