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Court declares serving APC lawmaker wanted
Court declares serving APC lawmaker wanted
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Adamu Aliyu, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
According to Premium Times, Aliyu was also declared wanted over allegations that he defrauded a businessman through a fake Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contract worth millions of naira.
The order was issued by Justice Emeka Nwite after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) approached the court, saying the lawmaker ignored repeated invitations to respond to the case.
The case started with a petition from businessman Mohammed Jidda, who accused Aliyu of promising to help him secure an N850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos.
As part of the arrangement, Jidda reportedly paid N73.6 million to accounts linked to Aliyu and a company, Imanal Concept Ltd, after receiving a document presented as a contract award letter.
When Jidda went to the university to start documentation, he discovered that the contract did not exist.
The institution later confirmed to the ICPC that the letter was forged.
Investigators traced the funds and found payments into Aliyu’s personal and company-linked accounts.
The anti-graft agency told the court that Aliyu had received messages about its invitation, even acknowledging them on WhatsApp, but refused to appear for questioning.
It also informed the court that intelligence reports suggested he was planning to flee the country.
Justice Nwite granted the request, authorising the ICPC to declare Aliyu wanted through newspapers, social media, and other platforms.
The ruling also permits law enforcement agencies and private citizens to arrest him and hand him over to the commission.
Aliyu, however, denied the allegations, insisting he refunded part of the money and had no hand in the forged contract letter, which he claimed was produced by another party.
His lawyers also argued that the matter was already before a civil court.
Despite his defence, court filings show the lawmaker is under investigation for corruption, forgery, cheating, abuse of office, and related offences.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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