On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented its inaugural prosecution witness, Peter Obumuneme Okoye, also known as Mr P, against Jude Chigozie Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the renowned musical duo, P-Square. The case was brought before Justice Rahman Oshodi…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities said to be threatening the nation’s security. The matter could not go on due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, in court. The judge was…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has approved a bail amount of N20 million for music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, in relation to a recent allegation of $255,000 forex transaction fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a concise ruling delivered on…
A former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday told an Abuja High Court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to tender all the statements he made in their office. Idris in his evidence in the trial-within-trial ordered by the court following the objection raised by his counsel, Chris Uche…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed March 5 for the arraignment of Sen. Andy Uba, and two others, over allegations bordering on N400 million fraud. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after granting the ex-parte application moved by M.C. Anthony, counsel to the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police to serve Uba and his…
A New York judge’s ruling holds Donald Trump and his sons liable for fraud, affecting the Trump Organization’s certification. Explore the implications and potential legal consequences in this comprehensive article. In a recent legal development that has garnered widespread attention, a New York judge, Arthur Engoron, has delivered a significant blow to former President Donald…
