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Amazon lists Dele Farotimi’s book on Afe Babalola’s corrupt influence on Nigerian judiciary as number one bestseller worldwide
Global tech and retail giant Amazon has listed a Nigerian-themed book as its number one bestseller in global politics after its author was arrested on the orders of a controversial lawyer and businessman.
EFCC seizes 753-duplex estate of former CBN Governor
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, owns the large estate in Abuja with 753 duplexes forfeited to the Nigerian Government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a court ruling on Monday.
Ajah community protests at Lagos Assembly, rejects alleged plan for monarch imposition
Hundreds of Ajah community residents staged a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, November 28, to oppose the alleged plan to install a member of the Olumegbon family from Lagos Island as their traditional ruler.
Ifeanyi Okowa, former Delta Governor, arrested by EFCC over alleged N1.3 trillion oil derivation fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday.
President Tinubu orders AGF to release minors facing prosecution for hunger protest
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the End Bad Governance protests.
Sanwo-Olu refutes report of taking legal action against EFCC over alleged post-tenure arrest, prosecution plan
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally refuted reports alleging that he initiated legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding purported plans for his arrest and prosecution following his tenure. The governor's response was conveyed through a statement issued by the state's Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, on Tuesday.
Federal Government drops money laundering charge against Binance Executive Gambaryan
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health and diplomatic intervention.
No New Lawsuit Against NNPC, Others – Dangote Refinery
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has released a statement firmly denying the institution of new legal action against NNPC, Matrix Petroleum Services, and other concerned parties regarding the granting of import licenses for petroleum products.
Dangote Refinery files court petition to revoke import licenses granted to NNPCL, others
In suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is challenging the validity of import licenses issued to NNPC Limited, NMDPRA, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited for the importation of refined petroleum products.
Nigerian court awards 24-year-old man N70 million after police stray bullet killed mother in 2000
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has awarded N70 million against the Nigerian police for firing a stray bullet that killed a nursing mother in a landmark judgement that caps over 20 years of litigation.