UK Jury clears Diezani of corruption charges
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all bribery charges brought against her in the United Kingdom. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London yesterday returned not-guilty verdicts on six counts, including five charges of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. The verdict followed more than […]
COURT clears Jonathan for 2027 presidential race
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit seeking to bar Jonathan from participating in future presidential election, haven taken the oath of office twice as president. However, […]
COURT sentences ex-Power Minister, Mamman to 75 years imprisonment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about N33.8 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the case before the court. Mamman was accused of money laundering and conspiracy involving funds meant for the Zungeru […]