Reps Rally Behind Akande’s ICJ Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has thrown the full weight of the National Assembly behind Professor Dapo Akande’s bid to become a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), describing the renowned legal scholar as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria on the global stage. Kalu gave […]
EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman
By Chinedu Echianu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his recent conviction and sentencing by the Federal High Court in Abuja over a ₦33.8 billion money laundering case linked to major power projects. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed the arrest during a press briefing on […]
Court Grants ₦100m Bail to Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai
By Oluwakemi Kindness Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. The court imposed strict conditions that must be met before the bail can be perfected. Justice Abdulmalik ruled that the […]
Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Mamman 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to major hydroelectric power projects. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho found Mamman guilty on all 12 counts of conspiracy and money […]