Nigeria Digest: Key Events of July 16, 2024

Police officers in the FCT bravely resisted a bribery attempt of N1.5 million from a suspect seeking to secure the release of a fellow kidnap suspect in custody.

A court ordered the final forfeiture of N335 million, a hospital, and five fuel stations belonging to businessman Babagana Dalori, following a case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Salisu Ahmad was sentenced to jail time by a Kano court for failing to declare over $420,000 and other foreign currencies to Nigerian Customs upon arrival from Saudi Arabia.

Former JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde, attempted to settle his N5.2 billion fraud case out of court with the ICPC, leading to a postponement of the trial date.

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose was acquitted of all money laundering charges, bringing an end to a seven-year legal battle with the EFCC.

Ayodele Fayose has been acquitted of money laundering charges after a seven-year trial, with the court ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him.

The EFCC plans to appeal the court's ruling acquitting Fayose of money laundering charges, arguing that the prosecution established sufficient grounds despite the judge's dismissal of the case.

A court has ordered the final forfeiture of N335 million, a hospital, five filling stations, and other assets to the Federal Government following compliance with legal directives.

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