EFCC
A prosecution witness told a federal court how former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika allegedly used an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft to simulate the launch of Nigeria Air in 2023. The testimony came during Sirika's trial on charges of abuse of office and misappropriation of over N2 billion.
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In the ongoing money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings to May 6, 2026, allowing defence counsel to complete cross-examination of the EFCC's 12th prosecution witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, who testified on dollar transfers for school fees to American International School Abuja.
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to overturn a High Court ruling that halted the prosecution of Aiteo Group CEO Benedict Peters. The case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering tied to properties falsely linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The High Court had awarded N200 million in damages to Peters and his companies.