In two separate judgments, Justice Donatus Okorowo ruled that two companies involved in the alleged $9.6 billion P&ID scam were guilty of money laundering offenses. Consequently, he ordered that the companies be wound up and their assets forfeited to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited…
Fantoli, an associate of Nolan, has been implicated in the alleged $9.6 billion P&ID fraud. The suspect, who remains at large along with the company, was arraigned in absentia on November 25, 2022, facing an eight-count charge of money laundering. During the arraignment, neither Fantoli nor any legal representative appeared in court. Following an application…
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Josephine Adeh, disclosed the arrest of several suspects in connection with a recent kidnapping incident. Adeh identified the suspects as Umar Abdullahi, also known as Auta, Likita Abubakar, Salisu Sani, Sabiu Mohammed, and Aliyu Suleiman. They were apprehended for their involvement in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guideline on tobacco cessation, recommending a range of interventions including behavioural support by healthcare providers, digital cessation tools, and pharmacological treatments. The guideline, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to assist over 750 million tobacco users worldwide who are seeking to quit. The recommendations cater to all…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, revealed on Wednesday that lawmakers’ monthly earnings can only sustain them for a maximum of three days. He called for greater transparency in legislative finances to dispel misconceptions about their salaries. Dogara made these remarks during the inaugural legislative open week of the House in Abuja….
Lagosians were barely awake when torrential rains began, disrupting daily activities and flooding roads across the city. Workers in the nation’s commercial capital struggled to reach their workplaces amid the heavy downpour. The Iyana-Oworo and Olopo Meji areas leading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge were completely flooded this morning, causing severe traffic that extended to…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he was still “fighting hard” despite one of his closest allies conceding that the Tories were heading for an “extraordinary landslide” defeat on Thursday. The Conservatives suffered a further blow at the eleventh hour when The Sun tabloid, famous for backing election winners, endorsed Keir Starmer’s Labour Party. Polls overwhelmingly…
In a concerted effort led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, lawmakers have asserted that the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu is crippling social and economic activities in the South-East region. They claim that unless Kanu is released, this stagnation will persist. The senators held a closed-door meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister…
NATO is set to unveil a new initiative at an upcoming summit in Washington, designed to solidify Western aid for Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This plan, championed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, aims to ensure continued support for Ukraine at the current levels and to distribute contributions more equitably among member nations….
