Tag: Alleged Corruption

Alleged Corruption: El-Rufa’i to remain in ICPC custody till June

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El Rufa'i in ICPC custody

Justice Darius Khobo, of the Kaduna State High Court, has adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, to the first week of June 2026. El-Rufa’i is currently facing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office during his tenure. Following the court session, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated postponement of the bail hearing, describing the delay as “politically motivated”. The former governor arrived at the court premises at about 9 am…

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El-Rufa’i secures bail after intense court battle

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El Rufa'i secures bail

Justice Rilwan Aikawa, of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State, has granted the former governor of the state, Nasir el-Rufa’i, bail. He is being charged for alleged financial misconduct, including deposits into his domiciliary account and how his earnings were handled by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). However, El-Rufa’i’s bail application was stalled at the Kaduna State High Court, as the presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, has reserved ruling on the bail application to April 21, 2026. The former governor is being arraigned…

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ICPC slams 9-count charge on el-Rufa’i; court fixes bail ruling today

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el Rufa'i, court fixes bail ruling

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, appeared before the Kaduna State High Court yesterday under heavy security, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) slammed an amended nine-count charge against him over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and corruption. Security was visibly heightened around the court premises, with operatives deployed at strategic points as el-Rufa’i, dressed in traditional attire, made his way through a crowded corridor of supporters, lawyers, and observers. During the proceedings, counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Abang, revealed that the prosecution had…

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El-Rufa’i returns to prison, as court adjourns bail hearing to today

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Court adjourns el Rufa'i's hearing

Legal proceedings involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, took multiple twists yesterday, as courts in Kaduna and Abuja handled separate but related matters concerning the embattled politician. At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, el-Rufa’i’s much-anticipated bail hearing in an alleged corruption case was adjourned to today Wednesday. The session, conducted under tight security, underscored the heightened public attention surrounding the case. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the adjournment, noting that the legal team needed time to file necessary responses. “The hearing of the bail application…

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Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, Orya jailed 490yrs over ₦2.4bn fraud

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya to 490 years in prison for defrauding the bank of ₦2.4 billion. Orya, who led NEXIM from 2011 to 2016, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by Samuel Ugwuegbulam. He was convicted on all 49 counts filed against him by Justice F.E. Messiri on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The judge handed down a 10-year sentence for each count, cumulating in a total of 490…

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Ex-AGF, Malami moves against seizure of his assets 

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Ex AGF, Malami moves

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has told a court that he earned ₦374m from salaries, ₦10.17bn from private businesses, N958m as gifts from personal friends, as he seeks to vacate an Interim Order which directed the seizure of 57 properties linked to him. Malami revealed this through his lawyer, Joseph Daudu, (SAN), who made the declaration in a Motion on Notice filed on Malami’s behalf at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the court to vacate an interim order made against three of the 57 properties…

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UK court names Tinubu, Osinbajo, Aluko in Diezani Alison-Madueke corruption trial

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UK court names

A United Kingdom (UK)’s court has mentioned President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, and oil businessman, Kolawole Aluko during proceedings in the corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The names were raised as prosecutors presented documents and digital records before the Southwark Crown Court in London. The materials were introduced as part of evidence in the ongoing case against Alison-Madueke. Prosecutors told the court that the evidence includes transcripts of audio recordings, WhatsApp messages, e-mails, and written correspondence. These items were said to have been recovered during…

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‘How ₦5.6bn Kogi LGA funds were diverted into companies’ accounts’ – Witness

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Witness on Yahaya Bello

A compliance officer with Access Bank has continued his testimony on the alleged diversion of funds from Kogi State local government accounts in the ongoing trial of former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. The witness, Olomotane Egoro, appeared before the court on Thursday, where he explained how funds allegedly belonging to Kogi local governments were traced to the accounts of Fazab Business Enterprise and E-Traders International Limited. Led in evidence by Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Egoro told the court that on…

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Court grants interim forfeiture of 57 properties, valued at ₦213.2bn linked to Malami, 3 others

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Court grants on Malami

A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  AbdulAziz Malami and AbdulRahman Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte Motion moved by counsel to  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho (SAN). The multi-billion naira landed properties , valued at ₦213,234,120,000 are located in Abuja, Kebbi,…

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₦212bn Asset Scandal: EFCC uncovers ex-AGF Malami’s 41 properties, charges him with money laundering

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EFCC Malami

…Keeps him in custody despite bail The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has uncovered 41 properties valued at more than ₦212 billion allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, intensifying one of the most high-profile corruption probes involving a former top government official. The assets, traced to Kebbi State, Kano State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, reportedly include hotels, universities, schools, factories, fuel businesses, radio stations and luxury residential buildings. EFCC investigations put the total value of the properties…

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