An Appeal Court in Lagos has upheld the decision of the Federal High Court ordering the seizure of property belonging to Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. What happened: I. N. Buba, judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, had ordered the seizure of the property by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The order... Read More

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September 5, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid cancels upcoming shows due to poor health; Lil Wayne “is doing fine” after suffering seizures | More stories

Here are the stories that caused major buzz in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to still rule headlines today. Wizkid cancels tour due to poor health It was another emotional day for Wizkid’s fans yesterday. The Starboy shared a series of tweets announcing he’d be moving his... Read More

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May 3, 2017

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How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks

by Dolapo Adelana In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized the sum of $13.5million from a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, according to WikiLeaks. Details of the seizure was revealed in Chapter 5 of Segun Adeniyi’s Against the Run of Play. According to the chapter titled, “The perception of corruption”, the seizure... Read More

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June 22, 2016

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‘That anyone in Nigeria can seize my property is a daydream’ – Jimoh Ibrahim

Businessman and Chairman of NICON investment Limited, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Tuesday, reacted to the court order that granted the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) the right to seize his properties over a N50 billion debt. Jimoh, in a statement, described AMCON as liars, noting that the company had lied to obtain the interim injunction from... Read More

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June 21, 2016

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N50bn debt: Court grants AMCON control of Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets

Assets belonging to businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim will be taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria as a federal high court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction to that effect. Ibrahim is alleged to owe AMCON over N50 billion. The order will affect the following companies: NICON Investment Limited, Global Fleet Oil... Read More

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September 8, 2015

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Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram suppliers, seizes hard drugs (PHOTOS)

Troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army have intercepted and arrested insurgents and foot soldiers of suppliers of Boko Haram terrorists. The Boko Haram insurgents were nabbed with hard drugs and other stimulants, between Depchi and Geidam, in Geidam LGA of Yobe, on Tuesday. The insurgents are believed to be the suppliers supply of fuel and hard drugs such as... Read More

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June 6, 2015

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Father beats up son to point of seizure, shoulder dislocation

A father’s constant beating of his 16-year-old boy, Lekan Isiaka, has led to his arrest. Apparently, he had been brutally beating his son for two year up until the boy developed seizure and child rights activists were alerted by the neighbours. According to reports by Punch, Lekan has almost lost the use of his left... Read More

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October 25, 2014

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We’ve returned Nigeria’s $15million arms money – South Africa

by Kolapo Olapoju The South African Ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni, revealed that his country has returned the $15 million arms money seized by the South African authorities in September and early October. South African authorities seized $9.3 million cash belonging to the Nigerian government on the 5th of September, before seizing another $5.7 million, one month... Read More

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June 18, 2014

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‘Leave us alone!’: Motorcycle mechanics storm Fashola’s office to protest ‘illegal seizures’

by Oge Okonkwo Activities at Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja were yesterday halted by commercial motorcycle popularly known as ‘okada’ mechanics protesting police arrest and impoundment of no fewer than 1,000 motorcycles from their workshops. According to the mechanics, they claimed the policemen while enforcing the Road Traffic Law 2012, storm workshops where motorcycles were being repaired and impound them. The protesters... Read More

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May 26, 2013

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How Customs intercepted 56,750 rounds of ammunition in Oyo – DC Oteri

by Akan Ido The seizure of 56,750 rounds of ammunition in Oyo/Osun Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has attracted attention to the Command. In this interview with the Sunday Vanguard, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, DC Oteri Richard, speaks on the interception of the ammunition and recent operations in the Command. Read... Read More

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March 16, 2013

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Aww: Lil Wayne having fun with his son a few days before suffering multiple seizures (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Rapper Lil Wayne was looking good and appeared to be in good health just three days before he suffered multiple seizures which has kept in the hospital for a few days. The rapper was seen with his son at an Atlanta aquarium with his 4-year-old son, Dwayne Carter III, checking out the Ocean... Read More

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Appeal court upholds seizure of Tompolo’s property

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid cancels upcoming shows due to poor health; Lil Wayne “is doing fine” after suffering seizures | More stories

How EFCC seized $13.5m from Patience Jonathan in 2006 – WikiLeaks

‘That anyone in Nigeria can seize my property is a daydream’ – Jimoh Ibrahim

N50bn debt: Court grants AMCON control of Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets

Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram suppliers, seizes hard drugs (PHOTOS)

Father beats up son to point of seizure, shoulder dislocation

We’ve returned Nigeria’s $15million arms money – South Africa

‘Leave us alone!’: Motorcycle mechanics storm Fashola’s office to protest ‘illegal seizures’

How Customs intercepted 56,750 rounds of ammunition in Oyo – DC Oteri

Aww: Lil Wayne having fun with his son a few days before suffering multiple seizures (SNAPSHOT)

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