…880 cases had been handled as of 12:15 pm on Friday, resulting in 653 convictions, seven acquittals and 27 discharges, adding that the final figures would be released after the conclusion of the exercise. “This is the third phase this year alone. But generally, this is the 11th phase. That is if you consider everything…

…to reject former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's argument that her acquittal by a United Kingdom court affects forfeiture orders covering assets linked to her.In a further counter-affidavit, the EFCC opposed Alison-Madueke's application to tender a June 17 judgment of the Southwark Crown Court in…

…by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London, UK. EFCC, in a further counter-affidavit to Diezani’s request, prayed Justice Inyang Ekwo to dismiss the application. The commission argued that the purported acquittal of Diezani by a for…

…existential—prison, financial ruin, and a shattered reputation loom if convicted. Even acquittal may not erase the stain on his career as a music executive. For Peter and Paul, the case cements P-Square’s demise, with their $150 million legacy overshadowed by distrust. Nigeria’s entertainment industry watches closely,…

…latest application-a motion on notice seeking the court's leave to deem Alison-Madueke's acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court on bribery allegations as a material fact that would aid the dispensation of justice. The grounds of the application, seen by Nairametrics, state that the applicant is challenging, among other…

Former presidential media aide, Laolu Akande, says the UK court’s acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is not enough, urging her to return to Nigeria and clear her name. Akande made the call on Friday while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He…

…tried again on the same or similar charges arising from the same facts following a valid acquittal, conviction, or pardon, except as may be ordered by a superior court. He highlighted that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has repeatedly restated the doctrine of double jeopardy, which prohibits a person from being tried or…