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EFCC’s money laundering case against Mele Kyari’s returned to registry for reassignment

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The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho is to reassign to another judge, the money laundering suit instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC against the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mele Kyari.

This is because Justice Emeka Nwite, handling the suit as a vacation matter has returned the case file to the Chief judge following the expiration of the vacation period.

Emeka on Tuesday announced the decision as he formally stepped aside as a vacation Judge for between late July and September 16, 2025.

Justice Nwite, had on August 19, fixed September 23 for a report of compliance of an order he granted the EFCC to temporarily freeze four accounts in Jaiz Bank linked to Kyari.

EFCC lawyer, Ogechi Ujam, had at the last adjourned date informed Justice Nwite that investigations were ongoing in the matter and that the commission would need some time to conclude its findings.

But at Tuesday’s adjourned date, no lawyer appeared in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1641/2025 as they were said to be attending the Call to Bar Ceremony of new lawyers.

Faced with the situation, the Judge directed that the case file be transferred to the registry for onward transmission to the Chief Judge for reassignment to another judge of the court.

The EFCC had, in the ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1641, dated August 8 but filed August 11, prayed the court for an order to freeze the bank accounts linked to Kyari.

EFCC alleged that the accounts are owned by Kyari who was said to be undergoing investigation in a case involving offences of conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering.

The anti-graft agency named the accounts to include 0017922724 with account name: Mele Kyari; Jaiz Bank account number: 0018575055 with account name: Guwori Community Dev. Fnd and Jaiz Bank account number: 0018575141 with account name: Guwori Community Development Foundation Flood Relief.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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