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Supreme Court okays forfeiture of Emefiele’s $2m, properties and share certificates to FG

The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of $2.045 million, several luxury properties and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government.thecable+5 In a unanimous judgment delivered by a panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court set aside an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal in Lagos, which had nullified the forfeiture order and ordered a fresh hearing at the Federal High Court.naijanews+3 The ruling restores the November 1, 2024 order of Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which directed the permanent forfeiture of the funds, seven choice landed properties and share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Limited Trust believed to be linked to Emefiele.pmnewsnigeria+3 The forfeited assets include fully detached duplexes on Hakeem Odumosu Street in Lekki Phase 1, an undeveloped parcel of […]

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Investigator wants Buhari and Mustapha tried over alleged 6.2m CBN fraud

President Bola Tinubu’s special investigator on the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, has told a court that former President Muhammadu Buhari and ex Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha should face trial over an alleged 6.2 million dollar CBN fraud.prnigeria+1 Obazee made the remark while testifying as a prosecution witness in the case against former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.businessday+1 He said documents reviewed during his investigation showed that the disputed payment came from the Federal Government’s foreign exchange account and that papers linked to the SGF’s office helped trigger the release of the funds.prnigeria+1 The investigator argued that all officials allegedly involved in the transaction should be charged, including Buhari, Mustapha, the then Abuja Branch Manager of the CBN, and other staff who processed the payment.businessday+1 Obazee […]

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EFCC witness: How ex AMCON boss used Arik funds for Umza insurance

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has heard fresh details of how former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria managing director Ahmed Lawan Kuru allegedly diverted funds belonging to Arik Air while serving as the airline’s receiver manager.​ Testifying for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Assistant Director Bawal Usman Kaltungo said investigators discovered that Arik Air’s money was used to pay insurance liabilities for Umza Aviation Services Limited, also known as Umza Airline. He told Justice Mojisola Dada that Umza later began repaying the funds, but the repayment was not completed by the time the probe was conducted.​ Kuru is standing trial alongside another receiver manager of Arik Air, Kamilu Alaba Omokide, the airline’s managing director Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Union Bank Plc and Super Bravo Limited over alleged fraud involving 76 billion naira and 31.5 million dollars. The defendants face charges […]

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Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Win: FG Launches Sale of 753-Unit Estate Recovered from Emefiele

FG Unveils Sale of Recovered 753-Unit Estate: A Triumph for Transparency In a landmark move underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to accountability, the Federal Government has officially opened the sale of a sprawling 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, formerly linked to ex-Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the estate’s handover marks a pivotal step in repurposing seized assets for public benefit. Key Highlights of the Estate Sale Location: Lokogoma District, Abuja, spanning 150,462.86 square meters. Recovery: EFCC seized the estate after investigations revealed illegitimate ownership. Infrastructure Plans: Structural tests, fencing, roads, drainage, and recreational facilities to be added. Transparency Pledge: Units sold via competitive bidding on the Renewed Hope Housing Portal, with some reserved for government needs. A New Chapter in Anti-Corruption At the handover ceremony, EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede declared: “This estate proves that proceeds of crime won’t be relooted. […]

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