In a significant move to tackle the rising involvement of Chinese nationals in cybercrime and financial offenses in Nigeria, Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai has proposed a collaborative effort between a Chinese working group and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This initiative aims to enhance law enforcement cooperation and curb cybercrime activities. Key ...

  A Dubai court has sentenced Abdulrahman Bashar, the owner of Rahamaniyya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, to one year in prison for financial misconduct involving CI Energy Company. This marks Bashar’s second jail sentence in less than five years. In 2020, a UK court sentenced him to ten months in prison for violating ...

Nigerian company Owigs and Obigs Nigeria Limited has called on the Supreme Court to revisit its decision absolving Zenith Bank Plc of liability in a $64 million international contract dispute. The firm alleges that the judgment undermines the integrity of the nation’s legal system, raises concerns for investors, and tarnishes Nigeria’s global reputation. In an ...

  Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom and has returned to Nigeria. Mrs. Ekweremadu reportedly arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, January 21, after serving part of her five-year sentence. A family source, speaking anonymously, confirmed her return, stating, “She’s back ...

  The Federal Government has announced that all visa applications will be transitioned to an online platform before March 1. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made this revelation during an interactive session on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya on January 20. Dr. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the ...

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the recovery of over $110 million in assets through international asset recovery initiatives, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, announced on Tuesday. During a budget defense session with the House of Representatives’ Committee on Justice, chaired by Hon. Olumide ...

    Authorities in Libya have arrested a Nigerian man in Barqan Al-Shati for allegedly possessing items linked to sorcery. The Tamsan Police Department made the arrest during a routine check, according to a statement shared by Migrant Rescue Watch on X (formerly Twitter). The group reported that the suspect, identified only as “M.A.,” was ...

  The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, led by Olumba Olumba Obu, has called on the Nigerian government to adopt laws focusing on rehabilitating and counseling criminals rather than condemning them to death. Speaking at a media conference in Lokoja on Wednesday, David Irefin emphasized that stigmatizing and condemning criminals only exacerbates societal issues. ...

In a significant development, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has authorized renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) to file fraud charges against Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, his wife Chioma Ekeh, and several others. This authorization reverses the actions of former AGF Abubakar Malami ...

    The persistent non-compliance of member states, including Nigeria, with the rulings of the ECOWAS Court of Justice raises serious questions about the court’s authority and effectiveness. This trend threatens the credibility of the regional judicial body, established to promote justice and governance across West Africa. Recent cases highlight the issue. On October 23, ...

  A Nigerian man, Segun Olowookere, who has spent a decade on death row for stealing hens and eggs, is set to receive a pardon from Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Olowookere was 17 years old in 2010 when he and an accomplice, Morakinyo Sunday, were arrested for breaking into the homes of a ...

Nigerian activist and registered nurse, Abiodun Olamide Thomas, has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force for over 72 hours without formal charges or court appearance. Reports indicate she is being held at the National Cyber-Crime Centre in Abuja under harsh conditions, denied administrative bail, and subjected to inhumane treatment. Thomas, also known ...

In a historic move, Nigeria has settled its outstanding levies to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the first time in 19 years, paying ₦85 billion and $54 million. The announcement was made by Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, during his report at the ongoing 66th Ordinary Summit of the ...

    Legal activists and environmental advocates from Nigeria and Ghana have collectively rejected the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the agricultural systems of their countries. After robust, structured, and eye-opening presentations, discussions and contributions arising from a brainstorming session held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at LA Villa Boutique Hotel, Accra, Ghana, ...

  Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and President of the African School of Governance, has urged the Tinubu-led administration to prioritize resolving Nigeria’s pressing issues rather than reacting to recent remarks by British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Moghalu’s statement followed a series of comments by Badenoch, ...

Conservative Party leader in the United Kingdom, Kemi Badenoch, has defended her recent comments about Nigeria following remarks from Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accusing her of denigrating her country of origin. Speaking at an event in Abuja on Monday, VP Shettima had criticized Badenoch, suggesting she could disassociate herself from her Nigerian heritage if ...