Bolanle Olabimtan

Nigeria

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Court orders EFCC to file defence in Aisha Achimugu’s suit to stop her arrest

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and five other security agencies to file their defence in a suit instituted by Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Felak Concept Group, seeking to stop her planned arrest and detention.
Kogi central constituents sue Akpabio, senate over Natasha Akpoti's suspension

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

A group of constituents from Kogi central senatorial district have filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the upper legislative chamber. The suit is challenging the six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, their representative. The senate had suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after rejecting the sexual harassment petition submitted by the senator against Akpabio.
NBA moves annual conference from P'Harcourt to Enugu over Rivers emergency rule

1 week ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has moved its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt in Rivers to Enugu. The association premised its decision on “constitutional violations” in Rivers following the emergency rule in the oil-rich state. The move comes weeks after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing a protracted political crisis and the vandalisation of oil facilities.
EFCC plays video evidence in ex-minister Saleh Mamman's 'N33bn fraud' trial

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

The trial of Saleh Mamman, the former minister of power, resumed on Thursday before the Abuja federal high court. The prosecution introduced new evidence in a trial-within-trial to establish that Mamman’s confessional statements made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were voluntarily given, despite his claims of coercion. Mamman faces a 12-count charge over alleged money laundering related to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's N50bn 'rights violation' suit against FG over lack of diligent prosecution

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

The federal high court in Abuja has struck out a fundamental rights suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), challenging his extradition from Kenya to Nigeria. The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/462/2022 was filed against the federal government and the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) in 2022.
Lawyer withdraws suit challenging MultiChoice's price hike

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

Festus Onifade, a lawyer, has withdrawn a suit against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, challenging the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. On February 24, MultiChoice officially announced an increase in the subscription prices of DStv and GOtv packages, with effect from March 1. The adjustments saw prices increase by up to 25 percent across various packages, with DStv Compact rising from N15,700 to N19,000.
11 PDP governors file suit at s'court against Rivers emergency rule

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have finally filed a suit before the supreme court challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. The suit marked SC/CV/329/2025 was initiated by PDP governors from Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Delta, Taraba, Zamfara, and Bayelsa. Although the suit is dated March 20, it was filed before the apex court on April 8.
'N3bn fraud': EFCC witness narrates how Kogi LG funds were laundered through private accounts

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recounted to a federal high court in Abuja how funds belonging to various LGAs in Kogi state were allegedly diverted and laundered through private accounts. Remigius Egu, the witness, gave the account on Tuesday while testifying in the case against Ali Bello, chief of staff to Usman Ododo, Kogi state governor.
Theodore Orji denies link to alleged fraud as EFCC targets N228m in forfeiture case

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

Theodore Orji, former governor of Abia state, has denied any involvement in fraudulent transactions linked to Effdee Nigeria Limited, a company under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On January 3, Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, ordered the interim forfeiture of N228,497,773.12 following an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
ECOWAS: Africa loses $88.6bn annually illicit financial flows

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Bolanle Olabimtan

Abdel-Fatau Musah, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commissioner for political affairs, peace, and security, says corruption and financial crimes are among the biggest obstacles to economic and social development in the sub-region. The ECOWAS commissioner spoke on Monday in Niger state at a regional certification training on financial investigation for anti-corruption institutions in the ECOWAS region.