Nigerian Govt Denies Allegations of $21m Seizure by US Court

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbem

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has categorically denied claims that a United States District Court granted permission to Louis E. Williams to seize $21 million from Nigeria’s account with JP Morgan. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fagbemi clarified that the false reports originated from an unidentified … Read more

Malami Confirms Commencement Of Abba Kyari’s Extradition Process

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Malami had filed an application before the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja for Abba Kyari’s extradition The AGF said the application became necessary following a request by the Diplomatic Representative of the US Embassy in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, … Read more

US Court Jails Nigerian For Eight Years, Orders Repayment Of ₦400m

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Bank deposit information on file in the system was changed to re-route retirement payments to debit cards controlled by Aminu A United States district court, on Wednesday, sentenced Olumide Bankole Morakinyo to eight years in prison and ordered him to repay $975,863. According to the court, the money, equivalent to ₦400 million repayment, is in … Read more