Boss Mustapha, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says neither he nor former President Muhammadu Buhari approved the payment of $6.2 million for the 2023 general election foreign observers, in a move that compounds the legal woes and charges stacked against Godwin Emefiele, the ex-CBN chief. Mr Emefiele is facing at least 20-count criminal charges bordering on conspiracy to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit forgery, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and procurement fraud. Mr Mustapha, who testified at the Maitama Division of the FCT High Court on Tuesday, denied knowledge of a letter purported to have…
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The police command in Gombe on Tuesday nabbed two men for raping a 13-year-old girl on a farm in Bajoga, Funakaye LGA. The command’s spokesman, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said this while parading the suspects before journalists on Tuesday in Gombe. The police arrested the suspects, Yayaji Muhammad, 24 and Muhammad Barau, 20, following a complaint by Malam Jauro, the father of the victim. “On February 8, 2024, about 2:00 p.m., a complaint was received via Malam Jauro at Bajoga Division that on February 7, about 2:10 p.m. The above-mentioned suspects conspired among themselves, attacked and threatened his daughter. “The suspects,…
The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday, fixed February 27 for review of facts in a case against a defendant, Chike Agu, charged with trafficking 364.3 kg of cannabis. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) charged Mr Agu, 47, on one count of dealing in 364.3kg of cannabis sativa (weed). After listening to the charge against him, the defendant pleaded guilty. Given his plea, the NDLEA prosecutor, Ifeoma Erondu, applied for an adjournment to enable her to review the facts of the case. Ms Erondu urged the court to remand the defendant in prison custody pending…
The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 12 2024 arraigned a former banker with one of the old generation banks: Victor Joseph and Ahmad Muhhammad Aliyu on money laundering charges to the tune of N110,000,000 (One Hundred and Ten Million Naira) only. They were arraigned on five-count charges bordering on money laundering before Justice N.E. Maha of the Federal High Court Maitama Abuja. Count two of the charge reads ‘that you Victor Joseph being a former staff of the United Bank for Africa, Ahmad Muhammad Aliyu and another now at large, between…
Ondo Assembly confirms Isaac as commissioner-designate The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed Mrs Omowumi Isaac as a commissioner-designate. Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa had on Feb. 2 submitted the names of six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nominees, were, therefore screened and confirmed on Feb.6 but Isaac, the sixth commissioner-nominee, was, however, not available for the exercise, but no reason was given for her absence. Presenting the report on the personality of the nominee, the Deputy Speaker, Abayomi Akinruntan, said that the the nominee provided excellent answers to questions…
Drama erupted on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged that its main witness, Rabiu Musa, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/550/2022: FRN v. Ali Bello & Anor, had been scared away from trial. The witness, an Abuja based Bureau De Change operator, was alleged to have been threatened, following his appearance at the last trial and got scared. Lawyer to the anti-graft agency, Hannatu Kofamaisa, made the allegations at the resumed trial of Ali Bello and Daudu Suleiman. She told Justice James Omotoso that the witness would not be in…
The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc has appointed Ms Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of the company. The company’s Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, stated this in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Tuesday in Lagos. Mr Ekwochi said the decision followed the demise of the firm’s former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe on Friday. Mr Wigwe, Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings, his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Chairman of NGX Group died on Friday in a helicopter crash in Southern California, U.S. The company’s secretary said that the appointment…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested four brothers; Egbo Chukwuebuka, Egbo Favour Chibuike, Egbo Ifeanyi Francis and Egbo Victor for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The siblings were arrested alongside thirty others which include; Great Eze, Ani Callistus, Ekpe Chigbo, Eze Eric, Nnaemeka Gabriel, George Tochukwu, Uche Divine, Chiamelie Ede, Enenta Ebube, Treasure Ugwueze Osinachi, Ejiakor John Chidiebere, Kingsley Dugwu Olisa and Ugwuanyi Bright Ekpere. Others include; Uzor Obi Godson, Tochukwu Nwankwo Firminus, Ebuka Ike Comas, Okwudili Mmoyekwe John, Samuel Ogbonna Otti, Agada Daniel Olema, Odoh Collins Nnabuike, Okeke…
The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, in the ongoing trial of former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, Ogau Onyeka Michael, on Monday, February 12, 2024 told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, how the ex-CBN boss approved the payment of $6,230,000 (Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars) in cash for international election observers in the last 2023 general election. Michael made the revelation while testifying at the ongoing trial of Emefiele. The former CBN boss is standing trial before Justice Muazu on 20-count amended charges bordering on corrupt…
The Nigerian Super Eagles may have fallen short in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Côte d’Ivoire, but their remarkable efforts throughout the tournament deserve recognition, appreciation, and resolute pride from all Nigerians. From the onset of AFCON 2024, the Super Eagles displayed a fierce determination, unity, and unmatched passion for representing Nigeria on the grand stage of African football. Every match showcased their unwavering spirit, talent, and commitment to bringing glory to their nation. Although they did not emerge victorious in the final, their overall performance throughout the tournament was commendable and praiseworthy. It is…