N110bn fraud: Yahaya Bello Seeks Bail at FCT High Court After Previous Denial

Kogi

Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more

Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday admitted former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, to bail in the sum of N150M in the alleged N27 billion fraud brought against him by the federal government.  Justice Sylvanus Oriji granted the former governor bail with two sureties in the same amount.  However, … Read more

Mother Of Five Convicted For Forging Signature Of Buhari’s Late Chief Of Staff

Forging Signature

Mother Of Five Convicted For Forging Signature Of Buhari’s Late Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari. Sentencing deferred until May 16, 2024; ordered to stay in Suleja Correctional Centre. ICPC charges include cheating, fraud and forgery. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five, has been found guilty by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwagwalada, … Read more

Senate Affirms Justice Yusuf As FCT Chief Judge

Justice Yusuf

Senate has affirmed Justice Yusuf as FCT Chief Judge.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that the Senate has on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Husseini Yusuf as the Chief Judge of FCT High Court. The appointment of the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court followed the presentation and consideration of the report of … Read more

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Omo-Agege Sacking Over US Conviction

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking an order directing Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to vacate his seat as a senator and Deputy Senate President. The suit filed by a civil society group, Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative, is anchored on the grounds that Omo-Agege allegedly has a record of previous … Read more