The Federal Government said it has recovered $85 million from the United Kingdom as part of funds allegedly looted from the Malabu oil deal. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the consultative meeting on assets recovery. Other remarks: He said despite the non-compliant nature of some countries, the government... Read More

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April 12, 2017

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The BBC report on the Malabu oil deal that everyone is talking about (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana The Malabu oil deal, one of the biggest scams perpetrated by state actors is one that may not leave our consciousness anytime soon. Accusations and counter accusations have flown in from different quarters. Three former presidents – Olusegun Obasanjo, Late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan have all been linked to the... Read More

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March 17, 2017

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BREAKING: Court returns OPL 245 to Shell, ENI in Malabu scandal

by Dolapo Adelana A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has returned one of Nigeria’s richest oil blocks, OPL 245 to Shell and ENI, Premium Times reports. The court on Friday reversed its January 26 order where it retrieve the ownership of the oil block from the multinational companies based on a motion by the... Read More

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March 4, 2017

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Powerful families using EFCC against me – Adoke

by Dolapo Adelana A former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has accused powerful interests of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against him, The Punch reports. Adoke, who has been charged by the EFCC for his alleged role in the $1.1bn Malabu scam alongside 10 others, said this in a statement on Friday.... Read More

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