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Two witnesses provided evidence regarding financial transactions linking the family of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami to a significant money laundering case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleges involvement in a scheme involving N8.7 billion over a decade.
A Pakistani man on trial for allegedly plotting to assassinate Donald Trump has stated that he did not willingly participate in the scheme, claiming he acted under duress from Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Prosecutors dispute his claims, asserting a lack of evidence for coercion.
The trial of Abdulrasheed Maina, former head of the Pension Reform Task Team, faced another delay due to his non-appearance in court. The presiding judge expressed frustration and threatened to revoke Maina's bail if he continues to miss hearings.
During a current court session, a bank compliance officer detailed the distribution of approximately N3.1 billion from Kogi State local governments into private accounts, implicating former Governor Yahaya Bello. The transactions occurred over eight months as part of an ongoing money laundering case against Bello.
