Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court grants Bauchi Commissioner, Adamu N100m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, over alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar admitted Adamu to bail in the sum of N100 million, alongside four other defendants linked to the case. In his ruling, […]
Terrorism financing: Court denies bail to Bauchi finance commissioner
A Bauchi State High Court has refused bail to the state’s Finance Commissioner, who is facing charges of financing terrorism. The court held that the nature of the allegations and the potential risk to public safety warranted keeping him in custody. The accused commissioner was arraigned on charges linked to the illegal transfer of funds […]
Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: EFCC files fresh charge against Adamu, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh charges against Adamu and some other individuals over an alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case. The anti-graft agency said the new charges are part of efforts to strengthen the legal process and ensure justice is properly served. According to the EFCC, the suspects are accused […]
Prosecute 10 soldiers, 400 terrorism financiers – Falana writes AGF
Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), urging the Federal Government to prosecute 10 serving soldiers and about 400 individuals allegedly involved in financing terrorism. Falana said the cases had already been investigated by security agencies but were yet to be taken to court. In […]
I have never been linked to terrorism financing’ – Ex-AGF Malami
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has firmly denied claims that he was ever involved in terrorism financing. He described the allegations as false, misleading, and aimed at damaging his reputation. Malami stressed that throughout his years in public service, no report or investigation has ever linked him to such activities. Malami explained […]
Nigerian Police Raid Home of School Principal Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protests
In a startling development, Nigerian police have conducted a raid on the home of Mrs. Helen Batubo, the Principal of Stars of Nations Schools in Nasarawa State. This raid, which occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, is part of a larger investigation into the recent #EndBadGovernance protests that have swept through the country. The #EndBadGovernance […]