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EFCC, AMCON strengthen collaboration
By Kenneth Atavti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON has made fresh moves to strengthen their working relationship towards improved asset recoveries and management. These moves were made in Abuja on Thursday, when AMCON's management, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gbenga Alade paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission's corporate headquarters.
Sultan, agencies pledge commitment to anti-graft war
By Kenneth Atavti The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have pledged their renewed support and commitment to the anti-corruption fight of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
EFCC boss cautions youths against peer pressure
By Kenneth Atavti The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned students and youths across the country against yielding to destructive peer pressures.
'Tinubu govt got it right'
By Kenneth Atavti A constitutional lawyer and Human rights activist Chief. Mike Ozekhome has applauded President Bola Tinubu's government for the reintroduction of the old national anthem, Nigeria, we Hail Thee. Ozekhome spoke in an interview with Channels Television's Sunrise Daily on Thursday, monitored by Nigerian pilot.
Court hears case against Cubana Chief Priest June 25
By Kenneth Atavti The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, further adjourned until June 25 for mention a case against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest) for alleged abuse of the Naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Okechukwu on April 17, on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes during a social event at the Eko hotel in Lagos.
Court orders substituted service on Ganduje, wife, 5 others
By Kenneth Atavti A Kano State High Court has granted an order to serve the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat and five others through substituted means. The Kano State government had dragged Ganduje (1st respondent), his wife, Hafsat (2nd respondent) and others to the court on charges bordering on alleged bribery, diversion and misappropriation of funds running into billions of naira.
EFCC nabs 100 suspected internet fraudsters
By Kenneth Atavti The Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested 100 (One Hundred) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations of Enugu State. The suspects were arrested in early morning sting operations on Wednesday, May 5, 2024 following actionable intelligence about suspected activities of an organised syndicate of internet fraudsters operating along Ibagwa-Nike and other locations in the Enugu metropolis.
Court orders forfeiture of N11.14bn property linked to Emefiele
By Kenneth Atavti A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday granted the Federal Government an order of interim forfeiture of property valued at N11, 140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, made the order following a motion filed and argued by the counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN).
EFCC warns against vote buying
By Kenneth Atavti The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede has warned against vote buying and selling in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The Chairman stated this during a Town Hall meeting on voter's sensitization towards the forthcoming election in Ekpoma, Esan West Local government and at the Famcoop Hall, University of Benin, Benin City.
ICPC/State Attorney General's poised for fight against corruption
By Kenneth Atavti The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the 36 States Attorney Generals and Commissioners of Justice of the Federation, has pledged a working alliance to tackle the menace of corruption in the country. The two bodies gave this firm commitment when the bodies of Attorney Generals and Commissioners of Justice paid a courtesy visit to the ICPC Chairman in his office at the Headquarters.
Coalition of CSOs commend NUPRC boss, Komolafe, over improved oil output, fight against oil theft
By Kenneth Atavti Organizations has commended Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for his transparency, efficiency and developmental strides in the growth of the Nigeria's oil sector.
EFCC arraigns 2 for alleged currency racketeering
By Kenneth Atavti The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the duo of Nweke Daniel Kelechi and Iroude Chibuzor before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. They were arraigned on a lone-count charge bordering on operating a bureau de change business without requisite licence and currency racketeering.
SERAP demands transparency from govs
By Kenneth Atavti The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called upon Nigeria's 36 state governors to disclose comprehensive details regarding the State Independent Electoral Commissions operating within their jurisdictions. This is in a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
NLC begins nationwide strike today as FG faults action
By Michael Oche and Kenneth Atavti A last minute attempt by the leadership of the National Assembly, led by senate President, Godswill Akpabio to persuade the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union congress (TUC) to suspend their planned strike action failed to yield any result.
Lawyer Drags First Bank Before CBN Over Allegation Of N550m Fraud
By Kenneth Atavti A civil society organisation, Centre For Socio and Economic Justice, has dragged First Bank of Nigetia before the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over allegation of funds diversion to the tune of N550m. The centre called on the CBN to revoke the license of First Bank of Nigeria for unsafe practices and adding customer's finds are supposed to be safe with the bank. According to a letter dated May 29, 2024, the Director of the centre, Barrister U. I.
IGP Sued Over Failure To Release Probe Report On Asabe Waziri
By Kenneth Atavti Fourteen years after police investigation, a civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network, Integrity, GICN, has dragged the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun before a Federal High Court in Abuja, over failure to release the probe report of an "unresolved murder" on ones Asabe Waziri, a staff of the Nigerian Natio al Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL.
Despite Stay Of Execution Of Judgement, DSS Invade Maitama Property On Asabe's Order, Lawyer Cries Out
By Kenneth Atavti An Abuja based human rights activist, Barrister Victor Giwa, has cried out over the invasion of a property located at 1, Mekong Close, Maitama by the operatives of the Directorate of State Services, DSS. Two flats in the property, 3B and 3C have been a subject of litigation between a staff of the Nigerian National Petrolwum Company Limited, NNPCL, Ms Asabe Waziri and Abeh Signature Limited.
Court to hear suit seeking to stop Ganduje as APC chairman June 13
By Kenneth Atavti The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed June 13, 2024 to hear a suit seeking to restrain Dr Abdullahi Ganduje from parading himself as the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date to allow parties in the suit regularise their processes. The North Central APC Forum, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/599/24, had sued Ganduje, APC and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively.
Nnamdi Kanu moves to stop terrorism trial
By Kenneth Atavti The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed an application at the Appeal Court to stop his terrorism trial. In the appeal filed through his Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu kicked against his trial by an Abuja Federal High Court presided by Justice Binta Nyako. A few weeks ago, Ejimakor had declared that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain charges against Kanu.
Supreme Court gives 36 govs 7 days to file defence
By Kenneth Atavti The Supreme Court on Thursday, ordered the 36 state governors of the federation seven days to file their respective defence in the suit seeking full autonomy for the 774 Local Governments in the country filed against them by the Federal Government. The apex court ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), who filed the suit on behalf of the federal government to reply to the Defendants' processes within two days upon receipt.
Court jails woman six months for currency racketeering
By Kenneth Atavti Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, has convicted and sentenced one Adeyinka Bilikis Gbadamosi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering. Gbadamosi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on currency Racketeering.
S/ Court gives Govs 7 days to file defence in FG's suit
By Kenneth Atavti The Supreme Court on Thursday, ordered the 36 state governors of the federation seven days to file their respective defence in the suit seeking full autonomy for the 774 Local Governments in the country filed against them by the Federal Government. The apex court ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), who filed the suit on behalf of the federal government to reply to the Defendants' processes within two days upon receipt.
Court dismisses Jimoh Ibrahim's suit against Aiyedatiwa
By Kenneth Atavti The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim (APC-Ondo) challenging the emergence of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State as All Progressives Congress (APC)'s candidate in the April 20 governorship primaries. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Wednesday, dismissed the suit after Ibrahim's counsel, Olakunle Lawal, withdrew the suit.
EFCC secures 3,175 convictions, recovers N156bn in one year
By Kenneth Atavti Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the Commission secured 3175 convictions and recovered N156, 276,691,242.30 between May 29, 2023 and May 29, 2024 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. He stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the launch of Zero Tolerance Club in University Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja.
CJN summons 2 CJs
*The two heads of courts summoned will appear at Supreme Court complex today *Their meeting is a prelude to a whole-scale investigation by the NJC *CJN will be properly briefed on the very disturbing development by the 2 Chief Judges *Conflicting court orders embarrassing, shameful, utter disgrace to legal profession- NBA By Kenneth Atavti Irked by the spate of conflicting orders trailing the ongoing crisis over the stool of the Emir of Kano, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice...
CJN summons Federal High Court Chief judge, Kano Chief Judge
By Kenneth Atavti Irked by the spate of conflicting orders trailing the ongoing tussle over the stool of the Emir of Kano, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Aboki, for an emergency meeting. The CJN directed the two heads of courts to appear at his chambers at the Supreme Court complex, on Thursday.
Corruption, cybercrime flourish due to unaccountable governance system- ICPC boss
By Kenneth Atavti The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has blamed the high incidence of corruption and cybercrimes in Nigeria on the weak system in governance. The ICPC Boss stated this in a paper presented at the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council First Half meeting held in Abuja.
Our collective efforts will shape future of judiciary in the continent
*as AGF seeks review of ECOWAS practices By Kenneth Atavti The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Monday, restated that collective efforts of Judges and other stakeholders in the judiciary will continue to shape the future of justice in the African region. Ariwoola, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Judicial Council stated this while giving an opening remark at the statutory meeting of the council in Abuja.
Court dismisses Shaibu's suit to nullify Ighodalo's candidacy
By Kenneth Atavti The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo, Phillip Shaibu, seeking to nullify the February 22 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Asue Ighodalo as its candidate. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Shaibu lacked the locus standi (legal right) to challenge the outcome of the primary on the grounds that he did not fully participate in the primary.
Court fixes May 29 for trial of Miyetti Allah leader, Bodejo
By Kenneth Atavti An Abuja Federal High Court has fixed May 29, 2024 for the trial of the detained leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after dismissing the application for bail of the accused person. During the last adjourned date, the case was fixed for ruling and commencement of trial but Bodejo's absence in court stalled the trial from going ahead.
Why State Electoral Commissions must be scrapped
By Kenneth Atavti The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for the scrapping of State Electoral Commissions. Fagbemi stated that the existence of the commissions is the main impediment to the development of local governments. He made this at a one-day 'Discourse on National Nigeria's Security Challenges and Good Governance at the Local Government Levels" in Abuja on Monday.
Tribunal affirms Ododo as Kogi governor, dismisses Ajaka's case
By Kenneth Atavti The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed Usman Ododo as the valid winner of the gubernatorial contest that held in the state on November 11, 2023. The Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu led three-member panel dismissed the petition that was brought before it by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Murtala Ajaka.
Tribunal affirms Gov Diri's victory
By Kenneth Atavti The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the re-election of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. The Justice Adekunle Adeleye-led three-member tribunal dismissed as lacking in merit, the petition that was brought before it by All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva.
FG drags 36 govs to S/Court!
*Seeks full autonomy for local governments as third tier of government *Wants order prohibiting govs from unlawful dissolution of democratically elected local govt chairmen *An order permitting funds for LGAs to be directly channeled to them *Sought an order stopping govs from constituting caretaker committees to run LG affairs By Kenneth Atavti A deliberate attempt at removing local governments in the country from their alleged gross abuse by State Governors has been finally ignited by the...
Court seizes Emefiele's $4.7m, N830m, multi-billion Naira assets
By Kenneth Atavti The Federal High Court sitting at Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054 million USD, N830, 875,611 million, and several properties linked to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order following an ex-parte argument by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Bilkisu Buhari and C.C Chineye.
Shocker for Soludo!
*As court stops 21 Anambra LGCs from receiving federal allocation *Orders EFCC to probe usage of LG funds since 2022 By Kenneth Atavti The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, sitting at Apo, has barred 21 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Anambra State from receiving allocations from the consolidated revenue funds.
Only Court can decide Nnamdi Kanu's fate on terrorism charges, AGF Fagbemi
By Kenneth Atavti The Attorney-General of the Federation ( AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has revealed that the offence of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu is a difficult one and can only be resolved by competent court of law. The AGF said on Friday in Abuja that since the mater was already in court, it should be left to the law to have his way.
FG faced with 625 court cases in 12 months, AGF Fagbemi
...says Justice Ministry got 235 judgements, 250 convictions By Kenneth Atavti The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Friday, disclosed that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration faced a total of 625 court cases in the past 12 months.
Court grants Abba Kyari 2 weeks bail for mother's burial
By Kenneth Atavti A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted embattled former Commander of Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP, Abba Kyari two weeks bail. The court said the two-week bail was to allow Kyari return home to conclude his mother's burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, 2024 for determination of his bail application. Kyari is facing trial for drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
Court orders Phillip Shaibu to join Speaker, new Edo Deputy Gov in suit
By Kenneth Atavti Justice James Kolawole Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, to join the Speaker of the state assembly in his suit challenging his impeachment before the court. The Judge also granted order to the former Deputy Governor to join his successor as a defendant in the suit.
Again, Court dismisses EFCC'S N7.74bn fraud charges against Kenny Martins, others
By Kenneth Atavti A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has again dismissed the N7.74bn fraud charges brought against a Lagos businessman, Kenny Martins and three others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The fraud charges initiated against the Socialite and co- defendants in 2018 was thrown out on Tuesday by Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi for being frivolous and without merit.
EFCC arrests 78 suspected internet fraudsters
By Kenneth Atavti The operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 78 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States respectively. While twenty-nine suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining forty-nine suspects were nabbed on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Imo State metropolis.
SERAP drags 36 govs, FCT minister to court
By Kenneth Atavti The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued Nigeria's 36 governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. They were sued for failing "to account for the spending of trillions of Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations collected by their states and the FCT since 1999″. This was contained in a release on Sunday by SERAP's Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.
EFCC hands over $22,000 recovered from convicted internet fraudster to FBI
By Kenneth Atavti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, in Lagos.
UK Baroness hails EFCC under Olukoyede
By Kenneth Atavti Baroness Verma Sandy of Leicester, Member of United Kingdom, UK's House of Lords at the weekend lauded the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede for repositioning the Commission on the paths of professionalism and effectiveness, expressing confidence that the EFCC will help change the global perception of Africa and build new confidence in the continent.
NJC sets up panel to probe 35 petitions against 8 Judges
...okays elevation of Wike's wife, 21 others to Court of Appeal ...bars 2 judges from getting promotion to Appeal Court for a period By Kenneth Atavti The National Judicial Council, NJC, on Friday, said it has constituted panels to investigate eight judges for alleged judicial misconduct. The Council, in a statement it made available to newsmen, said its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committees filtered 35 petitions that were written against the judicial officers and them to be meritorious.
'We'll thoroughly investigate corruption allegation against Matawalle'
By Kenneth Atavti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to conducting a thorough investigation into the corruption allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
Court to deliver judgment in Abacha family's legal battle against FG June 27
By Kenneth Atavti Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja will on June 27 deliver judgment in a suit by the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha challenging the revocation of the property of the former Military ruler in the Maitama District of Abuja. Justice Lifu on Wednesday fixed the judgment date for the suit instituted by wife of the late General Abacha, Hajia Maryam Abacha and her eldest surviving son, Mohammed Sani Abacha.
Ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika denies N4.135b loot charges, gets N100m bail
By Kenneth Atavti A former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika on Thursday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT denied the alleged corrupt practices involving about N4.135 billion brought against him by the federal government. Sirika was arraigned before Justice Sylvanus Oriji along with his daughter, Fatima, his son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma and a firm - Al Buraq Global Investment Limited. The daughter and son- in-law also pleaded not guilty to the six count charges when read to them.
Olukoyede unfolds EFCC's strategies in fight against corruption
By Kenneth Atavti The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has given detailed explanations on the strategies being employed by the Commission in the fight against corruption, describing them as comprehensive.
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