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Court Threatens To Strike Out EFCC’s Suit Against Okorocha

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March 28, 2022

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, has threatened to strike out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s suit against the former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha.

Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the warning following a complaint by Cosmas Ugwu, counsel for the EFCC, that all efforts made by the agency to effect service of court processes on Okorocha had been unsuccessful.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okorocha, who is expected to be arraigned on a 17-count money laundering charge, is the current senator representing Imo West Senatorial District.

The lawmaker, who is the first defendant, is to be arraigned alongside Anyim Nyerere Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited.

Justice Ekwo had, on February 22, adjourned the arraignment until March 28, after Ugwu pleaded with the court over the agency’s inability to serve the senator.

But when the matter was called on Monday, Ugwu informed the court that the matter had been slated for the arraignment of the defendants.

He, however, said, “unfortunately the first defendant was yet to be served with the charge.”

The EFCC counsel said several efforts made to effect the service so that all the defendants could be charged together were unsuccessful.

“In view of this, we plead with my lord to graciously accommodate us with an adjournment,” he said.

In her response, Justice Ekwo reminded Ugwu that on February 22, when the case came up, he had given the same excuse.

“One month plus you are still coming to say you are yet to serve,” the judge said.

Ekwo said though he would grant Ugwu’s prayer for another adjournment, if he came up with the same excuse on the next adjourned date, the matter would be struck out.

“This will be the last time this matter will be adjourned,” he said.

The judge said the adjournment was to see how serious the commission was in prosecuting the matter.

He then adjourned the matter until May 30, for the defendants’ plea to be taken.

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Obasa Bolsters APC’s Membership E-Registration With Strategic Tech Support

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January 20, 2026

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In a decisive show of leadership and commitment to the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s ongoing membership e-registration exercise, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa has donated eighty (80) 5G-enabled tablets and forty (40) LaserJet printers to aid the registration process across the state.

The items were presented earlier today, Tuesday, January 20, on the Speaker’s behalf by Hon. Mufutau Egberongbe, a former member of the House of Representatives; Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi, a two-term state lawmaker and former secretary of the APC in Lagos; Hon. Johnson Babatunde, former executive chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area; and Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, Managing Director, Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY).

Additionally, Speaker Obasa also deployed eighty (80) well-trained personnel, comprising computer-savvy youths, to complement the existing party staff and ensure extensive coverage across all local government areas.

Speaker Obasa reckons that equipping the party with cutting-edge technology and skilled manpower will eliminate bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and guarantee that every eligible member of the APC in Lagos State is captured. More importantly, the intervention, he says, will position the Lagos APC to achieve a comprehensive and transparent registration outcome.

Party stakeholders have lauded Speaker Obasa’s foresight and dedication, noting that his contributions reflect loyalty to the APC, proactive leadership that enhances political mobilization with technology, and a broader vision of youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and grassroots political participation.

“Speaker Obasa’s strategic tech support underscores his reputation as a leader who prioritises innovation, inclusivity, and the growth of the party at the grassroots level,” said Hon. Babatunde.

The membership e-registration exercise, scheduled to conclude by the end of January, is expected to significantly expand the APC’s database and strengthen its organisational capacity ahead of future political engagements.

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Court Adjourns Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver To February 25

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January 20, 2026

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A Magistrate Court in Sagamu area of Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to February 25, 2026.

Kayode is a 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.

The driver was charged to Sagamu Magistrates Court on January 2, with Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presiding over the case.

He was on trial for a four-count charge, which includes dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as applicable in Ogun State), reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act.

The other two charges included driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Act, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence, contrary to Section 10 (1) of the Federal Highway Act.

When the case came for hearing, the prosecution counsel, Nijiwe Richard, called for the adjournment of the case to allow the prosecution counsel to duplicate the case tile to the office of the Attorney General of the state through the office of the Department of Public Prosecution for advice and in the interest of justice

The request was initially rejected by the counsel to the defendant, Abiodun Olalekan, who expressed the readiness to forge ahead with the case.

Giving her ruling on the request for adjournment, the court granted the application and adjourned the case to the 25th of February for further hearing.

The defendant was granted bail for ₦5,000,000 with two sureties.

Joshua lost his two friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.

The Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck, and Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Anthony Joshua was later discharged from the hospital after being deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.

The former world heavyweight champion, along with his mother, visited the funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to Ayodele and Ghami, as their bodies were being prepared for repatriation.

He later travelled to the United Kingdom for their funeral.

The remains of Ghami and Ayodele were flown back to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer service was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.

Ghami, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, and Ayodele, his personal trainer and close confidant, were widely regarded as central figures in the boxer’s camp. Their deaths sent shockwaves across the international boxing community.

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Ex-Minister Diezani Appears In London Court For ‘£100,000 Bribery’ Trial

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January 20, 2026

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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on bribery charges.

Alison-Madueke, who served from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman to hold the office of oil minister in Nigeria and the first female president of the global oil cartel, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The case was listed on the cause list for Court 8 before Justice Thornton on Monday.

Alison-Madueke was in court for the preliminary hearing ahead of her full trial, scheduled to commence on January 26, 2026.

Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance.

The 65-year-old has been on bail since her arrest in London in October 2015. She has denied six charges against her.

She was formally charged in 2023 by the UK’s National Crime Agency with offences of accepting bribes between 2011 to 2015.

“We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts,” the NCA said at the time.

According to the indictment, Alison-Madueke benefitted from at least £100,000 ($134,000) in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, and the use of multiple London properties.

The charges also detailed financial rewards including furniture, renovation work, and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from top designer shops such as Louis Vuitton.

The trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 26, and is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks.

Two others are also being prosecuted on bribery charges linked to the case: Doye Agama, who appeared in court via video link on Monday, and Olatimbo Ayinde, who was present in the dock.

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