Alleged N1.35bn fraud: Again, Ex-Gov. Lamido’s trial stalled following counsel’s absence from court
The former governor and his sons are standing trial in connection with corruption and money laundering
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The former governor and his sons are standing trial in connection with corruption and money laundering
The judge sentenced Mr. Daudu to two years on each of the 77 counts.
Six brothers of a former NIMASA DG were also arraigned for fraud.
"Since 2009 till date, the committee only maintained the Zenith Bank account and we had only three inflows into it.”
The trial judge, Olasumbo Goodluck, adjourned sitting till Thursday to allow the defence study the evidence.
The prosecution says it would not be comfortable with periodic release of the defendant’s passport.
"This court finds preliminary objections raised by 1st and 4th defendants/ applicants to lack merit."
The judge orders the convict to pay back the money to the victim as restitution
The accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The cars are Mercedes Benz C300, 2014 model, Mercedes Benz CLA 250, 2015 and Range Rover Vogue.
"Zanjani was also blacklisted in the U.S. after he breached international sanctions against Iran by selling oil."
The latest twist in the means the case may have to start anew.
Court adjourns till March 7 for commencement of trial
The alleged offences were said to have contravened Sections 285 (1). And 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, ...
Asked whether any of the contract awarded to his brother’s company were executed, the witnessed said ‘no’.
The court adjourns to February 24, March 7 and 16 for hearing.
The accused were accused of misappropriating over N1.5billion released by the Federal Government to the NFF during the 2010 World ...
Court adjourns till March 22 for commencement of trial
The court had earlier admitted in evidence, the certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation of BIPCL from the Corporate Affairs ...
Mobile money transaction volume grew to N4 billion
The aide opened a separate account for revenue collection.
The judge is accused of collecting money from the public through false pretence and conspiracy.
CSNAC says the rice fraud is similar to the fuel subsidy scandal.
Mr. Omokore enjoyed multiple favours handed out by the Jonathan administration.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
