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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday. The commission disclosed that the charges, filed on March 18, include the alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering. In a statement issued on Monday, ICPC spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga. He further revealed that a separate case has been instituted against the former governor at a Kaduna State High Court, involving allegations of abuse of office,…
The Delta State Police Command has dismissed claims that the controversial Alue-Do festival in Ozoro was a “rape festival,” stating that no victim has officially reported rape in connection with the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, made this known on Monday during an interview on The Morning Brief. “It is important to state clearly that among the four girls interviewed yesterday, not one of them said they were raped. Up till this very moment, we have not had any official report that anybody was raped,” he said. Edafe stressed that investigations are guided strictly…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, March 23, 2026, convicted and sentenced a former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to 72 years imprisonment for money laundering to the tune of ₦868,465,000 (Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand Naira). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted the former AGF on a nine-count charge bordering on money laundering. Count One That you, CHUKWUNYERE ANAMEKWE NWABUOKU, TEMEEO SYNERGY CONCEPT LIMITED (at large), TURGE GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED (at large), LAPTEV BRIDGE LIMITED (at large), ARAFURA TRANSNATIONAL AFRO LIMITED (at…
Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna, has convicted and sentenced three individuals—Aliyu Hassan, Samuel Olamide, and Solomon Joseph Christian—for fraud. They were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate one-count charges bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. The charge against Hassan reads: “That you, Aliyu Hassan (a.k.a. Ottaviani Loverules Giovanni), on or about the 9th of February, 2026, in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, impersonated one Ottaviani Loverules Giovanni (a citizen of Brazil) via Facebook, and in such assumed…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared his readiness to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct, insisting that he remains proud of his record in office. Speaking in a recent interview conducted in Hausa, Malami accused security agencies of breaching his constitutional rights during the course of investigations into his affairs. He alleged that operatives carried out searches of his homes and business premises without prior notice or his presence. According to him, “I have spent time in custody with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, at Kuje Prison, and with the Department…
Media trial by security agencies in Nigeria has been a source of concern for many decades, with legal experts, including members of the Bench and human rights organizations, persistently criticizing the act as despicable and a flagrant violation of citizens’ rights. The practice of media trial among security agencies in Nigeria includes the premature parade of suspects before journalists’ cameras, declaring individuals wanted without proper and valid court orders, and the dissemination of misinformation or biased narratives regarding individuals or high-profile cases. These actions can harm reputations and undermine fair treatment of suspects. In many instances, security agencies resort to…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, affirmed the voluntariness of the extra-judicial statements of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, alongside Dauda Sulaiman, on a 16-count amended charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of ₦10,270,556,800.00. The trial-within-trial was conducted to ascertain the voluntariness or otherwise of the extra-judicial statements made by the defendants during investigation. The defendants had objected to the prosecution’s move to tender the…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made notable changes to his squad ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies, leaving out some of the team’s biggest names, including Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwankwo. The Nigeria Football Federation announced a 23-man list on Wednesday for the two matches, with Chelle retaining a number of experienced players while also bringing in new faces. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will lead the team, with Alex Iwobi supporting him in midfield. Ademola Lookman is expected to spearhead the attack in Osimhen’s absence. Apart from Osimhen and Nwankwo, several players who were in the AFCON…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday announced a series of special train services across major routes nationwide to ease travel pressure during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the agency said the temporary arrangements were aimed at providing “seamless, safe, and efficient” transportation amid the expected surge in passenger traffic. According to the NRC, additional trips will be deployed on key corridors, including Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna, to accommodate increased demand. “For the Lagos–Ibadan corridor, three special trips will operate on March 19, 2026, from both ends of the route…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking the start of his state visit to the United Kingdom — the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The President, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, was honoured with a 41-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, underscoring the significance of the visit. Earlier, the Nigerian delegation was received by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who escorted them to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the historic residence. Scheduled to last two days, the visit will feature a series…