Category: #Corruption
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EL-RUFAI’S DETENTION LEGAL, BACKED BY COURT ORDER — ICPC
Anti-graft agency clears the air, says no fresh detention order—just an existing court approval. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is being held legally under a valid court order. In a statement issued in Abuja by spokesperson Okor Odey, the commission clarified that El-Rufai’s…
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RETRIAL OF SULE LAMIDO, SONS STALLED OVER ABSENCE
Defendants fail to appear as N1.35bn fraud case hits another delay. The retrial of former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others over alleged N1.35 billion fraud was stalled Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the defendants’ absence. The case, now reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu, could not proceed…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE DENIES BRIBERY CLAIMS OVER IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
The Lagos State Taskforce has pushed back against allegations that its officials demand bribes to release seized vehicles, insisting all enforcement actions follow due legal procedures. The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has dismissed reports alleging that its officials collect bribes before releasing impounded vehicles. In a statement issued in Lagos, the agency’s…
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APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. The appellate court dismissed his appeal challenging the jurisdiction and verdict of the Special Court Martial that convicted him in October 2023. Following that ruling, Mohammed was…
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APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of former Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) boss, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds—ordering him to refund more than $2.09 million and N1.65 billion. The former general had challenged the verdict of a Special Court Martial that dismissed him from the army and sentenced…
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EX-AVIATION MINISTER ODUAH OPTS FOR PLEA BARGAIN IN N2.4BN FRAUD CASE
Oduah and co-defendant move to settle charges, agree to refund part of disputed funds. Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah and another defendant, charged with alleged N2.4 billion fraud, have entered a plea bargain deal in an Abuja High Court. The prosecution, led by Director of Public Prosecution Rotimi Oyedepo, told the court that the defendants…
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KANO LAWMAKERS MOVE TO OUST DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Kano’s political scene just heated up as impeachment proceedings begin against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam. The Kano State House of Assembly has officially served an impeachment notice on Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam, following a petition from the Executive arm of government. According to Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini (APC–Dala), the move is in line with Section…
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JIGAWA JSC RETIRES JUDGE OVER CORRUPTION, PROMOTES 80 STAFF
The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has compulsorily retired Shar’a Court Judge Sadisu Muhammad-Haruna for misconduct, citing corruption and illegal detention, the commission announced Tuesday. Investigations revealed that Muhammad-Haruna extorted fees not allowed under court rules and illegally detained a petitioner, Abdullahi Hamza. The JSC described the actions as a “gross violation of judicial ethics”…
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COURT FIXES APRIL 13 FOR JUDGMENT IN N868M EFCC CASE AGAINST EX-AGoF
The legal battle of a former acting Accountant-General is heading for a decisive moment. The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 13 for judgment in the N868 million money laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku. Justice James Omotosho set…
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SOUTHERN KADUNA COALITION BACKS PROBE OF EL-RUFAI, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY
“No one is above the law” — that’s the message from Southern Kaduna. The Coalition for Southern Kaduna Renaissance has thrown its weight behind security agencies investigating former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged involvement in the wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone lines. Addressing journalists in Kafanchan, Gideon Mutum, speaking for the…
