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Oct

09

2025

Ex-FCTA Director Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison For N318m Fгaud

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbuja, Court, Crime, DSS/EFCC

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mr. Garuba Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), to 24 years in prison for diverting ₦318 million in public funds. The conviction was announced in a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment and Education at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Demola Bakare, on Thursday. According to the ICPC, Duku was arraigned on a six-count charge of corruption and money laundering in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/608/2022. Justice James Omotosho, who presided…

Sep

30

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

UAAP Celebrates Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna and Barr. Kelechi Nwaiwu’s Elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (See Photos)

Abia State, Current Events, Education, News, SponsoredAbia State, Court, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

A grand celebration took place at the Hillside Event Centre in Abuja as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, known as “De Ultimate Commander” and President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), congratulated founding UAAP members Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna (SAN) and Barr. Kelechi Nwaiwu (SAN) on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Ambassador Offor expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the pair, emphasizing that their achievement marks a significant milestone not just for them and their families, but also for the entire UAAP community and the people of Abia State. In his remarks, Ambassador Offor…

Sep

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Is Justice On Trial? – Summary Of Findings Regarding “To be Hanged” Mr. Ogba Oka Udo

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, NewsAsaga, Court, Crime, Freedom, Ogba Oka Udo, Ohafia

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS WITH REGARDS TO MR OGBA OKA UDO SCHEDULED VISIT TO MR. OGBA OKA UDO AT THE NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, ABA on Saturday, 20/9/25. The Asaga (Ohafia) Youth Association (AYA) Worldwide having completed the scheduled visit to our brother and friend, Mr. Ogba Oka Udo who has been at the Nigeria Correctional Service, Aba, Abia State based on a judgement of the High Court sentencing him to death by hanging for an accusation of murder that has all the trappings of political witch hunt have come up with the summary of…

May

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A court jails fraudster Adebisi Olalekan, orders forfeiture of N150 million in assets to FG

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCourt, Crime, DSS/EFCC, Kuje prison, Metro, Yahoo boys

Adebisi Emmanuel Olalekan, a 23-year-old serial internet fraudster, was convicted by a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara state, to 24 months in prison without the possibility of a fine for acts that touch on cybercrime, such as impersonation and cheating. Following Olalekan's guilty plea to a two-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Directorate, Justice Abimbola Awogboro imposed the punishment on Wednesday. Judges gavel and law books stacked behind Dele Oyewale, the EFCC's Head of Media and Publicity, said in a statement that the case was started after the Nigerian Security…

May

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to May 14, 21 & 22 as He Defends Establishing ESN to Protect Igbo Farmlands

Metro, NewsBiafra, Court, Freedom, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu

Abuja, May 8, 2025 – The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, resumed today at the Federal High Court in Abuja with dramatic courtroom events, video evidence, and heated legal arguments. The presiding judge adjourned the case to May 14th, 21st, and 22nd to allow the defense team time to prepare for the cross-examination of the prosecution’s witness. Video Interrogation Played in Court A major highlight of today’s proceedings was the courtroom viewing of a video interview of Nnamdi Kanu conducted shortly after his arrest. In the video, Kanu firmly declared: “I…