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Ex-FMBN CEO Docked Over Alleged Diversion Of $65m For Jonathan’s Legacy City—-The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Gimba Ya’u, former Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), over allegations of diverting $65 million earmarked for the construction of 962 housing units at the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy City in Kubwa, Abuja.

Ya’u, alongside Bola Ogunsola, a former director at FMBN, and Tarry Rufus, Managing Director of T-Brend Fortunes Nigeria Limited, appeared before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.

The ICPC has filed a five-count charge against the trio, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/333/24, accusing them of breaching the Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission Act and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

According to the commission, Ya’u allegedly approved a payment of N3.78 billion to Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, a contractor deemed incapable of delivering the project, resulting in its current state of incompletion. The ICPC claimed this violated Section 68(1) of the Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission Act, causing a substantial financial loss to the bank.

The commission also alleged that the defendants misused a N14 billion loan obtained from Ecobank Nigeria PLC in 2012 for the same project.

All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Justice Omotosho subsequently granted them bail on liberal terms and adjourned the trial to February 6, 2025.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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