Alleged forgery on UK property: Court grants Prof Ozekhome, one other N10m bail each
A High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail of N10 million each to Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni. They were arraigned on a 12-count charge filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation over alleged forgery linked to a UK property. The defendants pleaded not guilty to […]
‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims made by Attorney General Abubakar Malami, insisting that recent actions against him are not politically motivated. The agency stated that Malami had not met the bail conditions set by the court, which prompted EFCC’s intervention. EFCC clarified that the commission’s move is purely legal, emphasizing […]
EFCC reveals condition for VDM’s release
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he fulfills his bail conditions. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, shared in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Monday that VDM will be set free upon meeting the bail requirements. He also mentioned that […]
Portable meets bail conditions, thanks magistrate
Popular singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has fulfilled his bail conditions. A magistrate in Ogun State, O.L. Oke, granted him bail during a court session in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday. The court set the bail at N2 million with one surety of the same amount. After meeting the bail requirements around 4:30 pm, […]
I would have rejected Tinubu if he appeared as my surety – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, a well-known activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected the bail conditions set by the police. He described the conditions as illegal, ridiculous, and corrupt. Sowore is currently in police custody after being charged with cyberstalking, negligence, and intimidation. His arrest came after a viral video showed […]
Police finally arraigns Speed Darlington as lawyers move to perfect his bail condition
Speed Darlington, the Nigerian singer known for his outspoken personality, has finally been arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force. According to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, the court granted his bail application, and steps are being taken to meet the bail requirements. The singer has been in police detention since November 2024. His arrest came after […]
Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions
Activist lawyer Dele Farotimi has been released from prison after fulfilling the court’s bail requirements. His release comes as a relief to his supporters following his earlier arrest over allegations of defamation. Farotimi, who met the bail conditions on Tuesday, is now free and has left the Ekiti State prison. The news of his release […]
Spare Me Landed Property In Maitama For Bail” Yahaya Bello Begs Court
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to reconsider the inclusion of a Maitama property as part of his bail conditions. During the court session on December 19, 2024, Bello’s legal representative, J.B. Daudu SAN, explained that it is challenging to obtain Certificates of Occupancy and […]
BREAKING: Court admits Yahaya Bello to N500m bail, returns him to Kuje Prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved bail for Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, for the sum of N500 million. The court also required two sureties who must meet the same financial condition. Yahaya Bello faces 19 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These include allegations of […]
Amnesty International Slams Severe Bail Conditions for #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Amnesty International has strongly criticized the stringent bail conditions imposed on the 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters who face treason charges. On Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja set bail at N10 million for each of the ten activists. The court also demanded that they provide sureties who must be property owners in Abuja and submit […]