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Two Nigerians face U.S. charges over $100m IRS fraud scheme
U.S. authorities have charged two UK-based Nigerian nationals over an alleged large-scale tax fraud scheme that sought to siphon more...
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First Bank discharged by court from alleged $8.49 million Nimex–Conoil dispute
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has discharged First Bank of Nigeria Limited from a $8,488,752.88 garnishee proceedings dispute between NIMEX...
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Court extends Bola-Audu’s tenure as senior civil servants’ president to 2029
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Wednesday extended the tenure of the re-elected President of the Association of Senior Civil...
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FG unveils new guidelines for criminal justice administration, approves Compensation Fund
The Federal Government has unveiled new guidelines approving the establishment of a Compensation Trust Fund for victims of crime, as...
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Ponzi Scheme: Court upholds Philemon Gora’s conviction in N14billion fraud case
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Philemon Ibrahim Gora in a Ponzi scheme case involving N14 billion...
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ICPC arraigns ex-ARMTI director over alleged N48.52m contract fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a former Director of Finance and Supply at...
Read moreDetailsCourt orders final forfeiture of N3 billion, properties linked to ex-NNPC official
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, has ordered the final forfeiture of N3,444,000,000 and...
Read moreDetailsGTB wins appeal overturning N507 million judgment involving ex-gov Udom Emmanuel’s company
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Monday granted the appeal of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), overturning the N507...
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Lagos businessman Idowu jailed 30 years over $62,500, €36,020 fraud
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced businessman, Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu, to a total of 30 years imprisonment over fraud...
Read moreDetailsN2.5 billion case: Court clears Stella Oduah, orders N1.98 billion forfeiture
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has discharged former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah from an alleged N2.5...
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