France’s Former President, Sarkozy Loses Corruption Case Appeal

France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld the corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, requires the former leader to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year. EDITOR’S PICKS  PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more

Nigerian Pilot Faces Five-Year Prison Sentence in U.S. Over Fake FAA Certificate

A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing up to five years in prison in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the guilty verdict, U.S. District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered the detention of the Nigerian … Read more