Alleged Money Laundering: Nigerian Court Freezes 21 Bank Accounts, Orders Arrest of Account Holders

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order to freeze 21 bank accounts across 13 commercial banks in Nigeria and directed the arrest of their holders. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte motion presented by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). The court ordered the banks […]

Court Grants Yahaya Bello ₦500M Bail Ahead of February Trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, bail worth ₦500 million. This decision, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, comes with strict conditions. The court required Bello to provide two sureties, each owning landed property in Abuja. These sureties must present the title […]

Money Laundering Scandal: Ex-Naval Chief, Army General, NSCDC Commandant Evade Arrest

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is facing challenges in arresting three high-profile retired military officials charged with money laundering. The suspects—former Chief of Naval Staff Usman Jibrin, retired Brigadier General Ishaya Gamgum Bauka, and former NSCDC Deputy Commandant Adam Imam Yusuf—have defied a court-issued arrest warrant, citing their “hidden” whereabouts […]