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The Federal Capital Territory High Court has levied a N500,000 fine on the EFCC for failing to proceed with the corruption trial of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, due to the absence of a key witness.
In a recent court session, a witness revealed that over $760,000 was paid in advance as school fees for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s children at the American International School in Abuja.
During the ongoing N2.2 billion fraud trial of former labour minister Chris Ngige, a witness has submitted a Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) letter indicating the agency's exclusive authority over contracts for the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The EFCC is using this evidence to challenge Ngige's claims of presidential backing in procurement oversight.
A witness in Darius Ishaku's trial disclosed the alleged receipt of funds from Taraba State local governments and businesses tied to the state during Ishaku's tenure. The EFCC is prosecuting the former governor on multiple counts of financial misconduct.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum, challenges the fairness of her corruption trial in the UK, alleging that critical documents necessary for her defence are being withheld by both Nigerian and British authorities.
UK prosecutors have accused former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of accepting bribes, including luxury items and high-value properties, during her tenure in office. The allegations emerged during her ongoing trial in London.
The Supreme Court has mandated a continuation of the corruption case involving former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his associates, overturning a previous appellate court ruling.
A witness for the prosecution revealed in the FCT High Court that a total of N2.2 billion meant for election security was purportedly misappropriated from the Office of the National Security Adviser under Sambo Dasuki's administration.
