Court to hear EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of funds linked to Patience Jonathan

Court to hear EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of funds linked to Patience Jonathan

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, fixed October 7 for hearing in the forfeiture proceedings concerning $5.78million and N2.4billion seized from some firms linked to a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan . The judge, T. G Ringim, adjourned the case to hear an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]

Court Hears Final Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.8m, N2.4bn on April 13

Court Hears Final Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.8m, N2.4bn on April 13

Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday fixed April 13, for the hearing of final forfeiture of the sum of $5,781,173.55 and the N2.4 billion, said to have been illegally acquired by the former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan. Justice Obiozor fixed the date, after counsel to the parties appeared before […]

By-election: Abiru set for N1bn suit against PDP Media Director Pearse

By-election: Abiru set for N1bn suit against PDP Media Director Pearse

Abiru and Pearse The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for senatorial by-election in Lagos East, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru has disclosed his plan to file N1 billion suit against the Media Director of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Campaign Council, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse for alleged character defamation. Abiru, who is the immediate past Group […]

Stock Market Dips Further on Continuing Profit Taking in Bellwethers

Stock Market Dips Further on Continuing Profit Taking in Bellwethers

The stock market fell further yesterday following losses by bellwether counters. Consequently, the Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) that hit a-15 month low on Monday, went down further by another 0.48 per cent to close lower at 33,449.17, while market capitalisation shed N59.3 billion to close at N12.2 trillion. However, the decline in […]