The trial of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha Lamido, over an alleged ₦1.35 billion fraud was adjourned on Monday after the lead defence counsel, Joe Agi (SAN), failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja due to medical reasons. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of ₦2 billion with one surety in the like amount over allegations of money laundering involving approximately $2.63 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that the offences against Bodejo are…
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of 52 terrace and maisonette units located at Mercyville Estate, Covenant Way, off New Road, Ilasan, Lekki, to the Federal Government. Justice Alexandra Owoeye delivered the ruling after granting an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewelry valued at ₦4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles worth ₦4.293 billion, as well as $50,000 and ₦30 million in cash. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the final forfeiture…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered cash and assets worth over ₦38.66 billion in its ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries. The anti-graft agency is investigating allegations of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, diversion of public funds, economic sabotage,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against nine properties allegedly linked to former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, until July 16, 2026. Justice Obiora Egwuatu postponed the matter after counsel to the EFCC, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, failed to submit a compliance…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets. Malami, who served eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari, will face a 16-count charge filed by…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called for the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from his ongoing investigation, alleging bias, personal vendetta, and political persecution following his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a strongly worded statement…
