Abiodun Sanusi

Abuja, Lagos

Investigative Journalist at Premium Times

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Articles

After nearly 10 years delay, first witness testifies on Nnamdi Kanu's arrest, Biafra agitation

1 month ago | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, a separatist campaigning for the secession of Biafra from Nigeria, kicked off on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the first prosecution witness testifying on the defendant’s unflinching stance on the self-determination agitation.
Abiodun Sanusi

2 months ago | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The case, featuring terrorism and treasonable felony charges against Nnamdi Kanu, was originally instituted in 2015 following Mr Kanu’s arrest... The EFCC declared the suspects wanted barely 24 hours after the commission obtained an order of the Federal High Court... Mr Apapa joined Mr Abure and Nenadi Usman, who have also made similar declarations in the aftermath of the Supreme...
EFCC declares eight suspects wanted over alleged CBEX scam

2 months ago | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight Nigerians wanted over alleged involvement in the Ponzi scheme platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The agency issued the public notice via its X handle in two batches of four each on Friday. The four suspects in the first batch are Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, and Seyi Oloyede.
Apapa declares self LP national chairperson amid party's lingering leadership crisis

2 months ago | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

Lamidi Apapa has declared himself as the national chairman of the Labour Party, citing the recent judgement of the Supreme Court. Mr Apapa made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, adding a new twist to the leadership crisis rocking the party. The party’s leadership crisis has escalated since the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 4 April nullifying an earlier verdict that recognised Julius Abure as the party’s national chair.
EFCC operatives raid fleeing Aisha Achimugu’s Abuja home

Mar 28, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stormed the Asokoro, Abuja, home of fleeing businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu on Friday, hours after the agency declared her wanted for criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The EFCC operatives, who arrived at the embattled socialite’s home at about 9 p.m. for a search Friday, did not find the businesswoman at home.
EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted

Mar 28, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for criminal conspiracy and money laundering. This comes about 12 days after a PREMIUM TIMES report detailed the commission’s preparation to declare her a fleeing suspect after she ignored an invitation for interrogation. She rather fled the country instead of honouring the invitation for a meeting with interrogators scheduled for 5 March, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
Insecurity: Security chiefs, experts urge improved collaboration with Nigerian neighbours

Mar 27, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

Some security chiefs and experts have called for improved security collaboration between Nigeria and her French-speaking neighbours. They made the call in a communique shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday. The communique was based on the resolutions reached at a roundtable discussion during the maiden annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), held on 13 February.
Nigerian government re-arraigns Nnamdi allegations before new judge, insists he’s innocent

Mar 21, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has pleaded not guilty, again, to the terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government. He denied the charges during his re-arraignment before a new trial judge, James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday.
Court rejects EFCC's request to call more witnesses, file fresh proof of evidence against Emefiele

Mar 20, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Abuja, has rejected the additional proof of evidence brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to bolster its corruption case against former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The additional proof of evidence sought to introduce two new prosecution witnesses with fresh documents relevant to their anticipated testimonies in court.
EXCLUSIVE: Socialite Aisha Achimugu flees Nigeria amid EFCC probe for alleged fraud

Mar 17, 2025 | premiumtimesng.com | Abiodun Sanusi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an arrest warrant against businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, preparatory to declaring her wanted for alleged money laundering and investment scam, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Ms Achimugu, an associate of Babajide Sanwo-Olu – Governor of Lagos State, is believed to have fled Nigeria after she was billed to meet with EFCC interrogators on 5 March.