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BREAKING: Alleged N19.4bn fraud: Court grants Sirika, brother N200m bail
Justice Suleiman Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the former minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his brother, Ahmad Abubakar Sirika, bail in the sum of N100 million each and 2 sureties.
One of the sureties must own a landed property in the Federal Capital Territory, in like sum.
The court also held that the defendants are not to travel outside the shores of Nigeria without the permission of the court.
While delivering the ruling on the bail application, Justice Belgore held that “I see no reason to depart from the conditions granted by my learned brother”.
He then went ahead to grant them bail in the same condition as Justice Sylvanus Oriji, of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.
Ruling on the motion on notice for the 1st defendant, Hadi Sirika, the court held that “The prosecution filed no counter affidavit. He is already on administrative bail, he met all the bail applications, he continues to abide by the bail conditions, he has never been convicted of any criminal offence in Nigeria, he is a recipient of National honours, he has an aged mother he is catering for an investigation in the case has been completed.
“It is my resolution that this applicant deserves to be admitted to bail and I so do,” Justice Belgore declared.
Concerning Sirika’s brother, ruling on the motion on notice, brought pursuant to Sections 158, 156 and 135 of ACJA, where he requested a sole relief (bail).
The trial judge granted him bail in the same terms and conditions as the 1st defendant (Sirika).
The Sirika brothers, and the company, Enginos Nigeria Limited, are facing a ten-count amended charge bordering on contract fraud to the tune of N19.4bn.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had accused Sirika of conferring undue advantage on his brother and his company, Enginos Nigeria Limited.
The contracts for which the sums were paid for, were also said to be undone with no trace of work done to date.
After the duo were docked, the EFCC had read out the charges to them, which they pled not guilty to.
Sirika’s lawyer, Micheal Noma (SAN), appealed to the court to grant his client bail.
Likewise Ahmad’s lawyer, Mahmud Magaji (SAN). He pleaded with the court to grant the 2nd defendant bail as he is a responsible citizen of Nigeria.
Noma said, “We urge your lordship to please grant the defendants bail.”
Magaji while putting out his grounds on why his client should be granted bail said, “The second defendant filed an application seeking the indulgence of this honourable court for bail.
“The said application is dated and filed May 20, 2024. We have served the complainants. The application is brought pursuant to Section 168, Section 162 and Section 163 of the ACJA 2015.
“The application is praying for the following orders. The order of this honourable court asking the defendant to bail pending the hearing and determination of this trial.
“Our application is predicated on 10 grounds. The application is also supported by an 18-paragraph affidavit. My lord the 2nd defendant himself, deposed to the affidavit. we seek to rely on all the deposition herein on page 8. We pray your lordship to grant all the deposition”.
Ahmad through his lawyer further appealed saying, “We urge your lordship to grant the application as prayed. The prosecution has not filed a counter. That to me shows the prosecution wants to quickly prove their case on the 2nd defendant.
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“Ned Nwoko Paid Us N5 Million Each To Kill Regina Daniels” – Man Claims As Video Goes Viral (Watch)
A young man has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming that Senator Ned Nwoko offered him and others N5 million each to kill his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels.
Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian billionaire and politician, has been embroiled in a highly publicised marital crisis with Regina Daniels, with rumours of separation dominating the headlines in recent months.
Although the couple appears to have moved on separately, the recent allegation has reignited public attention on their turbulent relationship.
In a viral video on X (formerly Twitter), the young man, who partially concealed his face, alleged that the Senator instructed them to carry out the killing, providing Daniels’ location and schedule. He claimed they refused the assignment, citing the high risk involved.
He stated in the video: “Ned Nwoko told us to go and kill Regina Daniels, gave us her location and the time she was going to move, but we refused to do it, because… I cannot do it.”
The man further alleged that even appearing in the video put his life in danger. He added that the Senator had paid them N5 million each and warned Regina Daniels to be cautious during the current ember months.
The revelation has generated mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing shock, concern, and disbelief over the claim.
Watch the video below…
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“Mistakes Happen” – Woman Begs Husband After DNA Test Reveals He Isn’t The Father Of Her 3 Children (Video)
A shocking family drama unfolded when a man discovered that the three children he had raised for six years were not biologically his.
The truth came to light just weeks before Thanksgiving, leaving the man devastated and struggling to process the betrayal.
In a post shared by @amebogist on Instagram, it was reported that he asked the woman and her children to leave while he processed the revelation.
But his family, believing the children shouldn’t be punished for their mother’s actions, invited them to the holiday gathering without consulting him.
When the woman and her children arrived, the man became visibly upset, witnesses say he rushed to the front door, blocking their entry, and told his family he wasn’t ready to see them so soon after learning the truth.
The woman reportedly pleaded with him, saying, “Mistake happens,” asking for forgiveness and understanding.
Despite her pleas, the man stood firm, and she eventually left with the children to avoid making the situation worse.
The incident has sparked heated debate online. Some defended the man, arguing he had every right to protect his emotional well-being. Others said the children shouldn’t suffer for their mother’s betrayal.
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Community Leaders Probe Alleged ‘Underage Marriage’ In Benue (Photos)
Leaders of the Ikurav-Ya community in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged underage marriage that has sparked public debate after the couple’s pre-wedding photos went viral.
According to findings from the inquiry, the bride-to-be, Angel, was born in 2006 and completed her secondary education last year.
Officials also established that both families fully consented to the union.
The girl is also said to be 12 weeks pregnant
The council says the fact-finding exercise was necessary to address misinformation and provide clarity on the issue.
However, according to Zege Orkwande, his personal investigation revealed that the girl is 15 years old and an orphan.
“Ikurav-ya President held an investigation on the controversial underaged Marriage Saga today. According to them, here are the facts discovered: The said girl was born in 2006 (19yrs). The girl passed out from secondary school last year.
“Both parents of the couple are fully in support. My personal facts gathered, the girl is 15yrs and without parents. She’s staying with the aunty who couldn’t fund her education no more. She’s heavily pregnant.
“She got pregnant before her SSCE paper. At least my noise made them to investigate. The girl is pregnant already while date for marriage is 18th December. Before you support such marriage, wait when you give birth to a girl child then give her to a man at age 15 to marry.
“Orkwande give up at this point. Una don WIN,” he wrote.

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