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FG Reaffirms Support For Youth Engagement As NANS Seeks Partnership Ahead Of National Students’ Convention
FG Reaffirms Support For Youth Engagement As NANS Seeks Partnership Ahead Of National Students’ Convention
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to constructive youth engagement, collaboration, and initiatives aimed at advancing the welfare and development of Nigerian students across the country.
The Honourable Minister gave the assurance while receiving the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Oladoja, alongside members of his entourage and convention planning delegation during a strategic engagement held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
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Speaking during the meeting, the Honourable Minister commended the leadership of NANS for embracing dialogue, consultation, and institutional engagement in addressing issues affecting Nigerian students. He noted that the Federal Government remains committed to supporting initiatives capable of fostering national unity, youth inclusion, educational advancement, and peaceful participation among young Nigerians.
Responding to the requests presented by the student body, the Honourable Minister assured the delegation that their proposals and requests would be carefully reviewed in line with established government procedures and institutional processes. According to him, “We appreciate the proactive engagement by the leadership of Nigerian students. Your requests will be looked into accordingly and allowed to go through the necessary administrative and bureaucratic processes, after which appropriate responses will be communicated within the shortest possible time.”
The Honourable Minister further emphasized that sustainable development can only thrive where young people are meaningfully engaged and encouraged to contribute positively to nation-building. He reiterated the Ministry’s readiness to continue partnering with responsible youth-led organizations and stakeholders working towards improving the lives and future prospects of Nigerians.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, Director Valentine Ezulu of the Social Development Department welcomed the NANS delegation on behalf of the Ministry and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to maintaining cordial and productive relationships with Nigerian students and youth-focused institutions.
Director Ezulu stated that the Ministry recognizes the strategic role students play in nation-building and social development. “On behalf of the Honourable Minister, I assure you of his continued partnership and willingness to always work with Nigerian students in order to ensure that the future of our youths is guaranteed in this country,” He said. He added that the Ministry looks forward to “a most encouraging and fruitful engagement” with the student body and other relevant stakeholders.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, briefed the Honourable Minister on preparations for what he described as one of the largest gatherings of Nigerian students scheduled to hold in Abuja in the coming days. According to him, the national convention is expected to bring together student leaders and representatives from tertiary institutions across the country for deliberations, leadership transition activities, and discussions on issues affecting Nigerian students.
The NANS President highlighted some of the organization’s recent interventions and advocacy efforts across campuses nationwide. He noted that the current NANS leadership has consistently prioritized consultation, dialogue, and engagement over confrontation in resolving students’ concerns. According to him, the association operates on the principles of 4cs “consultation, consolidation, communication before confrontation,” stressing that peaceful engagement has yielded positive outcomes in addressing several issues affecting students across tertiary institutions.
Comrade Oladoja also commended the existing working relationship between student leaders and government institutions, particularly in areas relating to educational stability, students’ welfare, and security concerns within campuses. He further informed the Honourable Minister that the planned convention would provide a strategic platform for student leaders from across Nigeria to engage on national development, educational advancement, and youth participation in governance.
Partnership
The NANS delegation used the opportunity to solicit the Ministry’s support and partnership towards the successful hosting of the forthcoming convention in Abuja. They expressed optimism that sustained collaboration between government institutions and organized student bodies would continue to strengthen national cohesion and promote constructive youth participation in governance and policy conversations.
Present at the meeting were the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Oladoja, and members of his entourage; Director Valentine Ezulu of the Social Development Department; Director Janet McDickson Noah of the Information and Public Relations Department; Dr. Abimbola Fesanu; Communications Officer, Honourable Minister’s Office, Kingsley Onuoha, amongst others.
Signed: Janet McDickson Noah
Director Information and Public Relations.
Saleh Mamman Forfeits More Properties To Federal Government
Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 ordered the forfeiture of five properties, belonging to a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is serving 75 years jail term for corruption.
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Forfeited permanently among them is Walijam Apartments, located on No. 43 Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, while those forfeited on interim basis are: Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited, located on No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; a mansion on No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734 Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
In ruling on the final forfeiture application, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was able to establish that the convict acquired Walijam Apartments with proceeds of unlawful activities.
On the other hand, he ordered the Commission to publish an order of interim forfeiture in a national newspaper within seven days, for interested parties to appear before the court and show cause as to why the other four properties should not be finally forfeited to the federal government.
Saleh Mamman
The EFCC prosecuted Mamman before Justice James Omotosho on an amended 12-count charge of corruption and money laundering to the tune of N33. 8 billion. The judge convicted him on all the counts on May 7, 2026 and sentenced him to 75 years imprisonment on May 13, 2026.
While ill-gotten assets were recovered from him in the course of the trial, the judge further ordered him to refund the N22 billion the Commission successfully traced to him.
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Court Remands Couple For N10m Alleged Land Fraud In Port Harcourt
Justice S.I. Mark of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has ordered the remand of Julie Akue Onwuegbu and her husband, Wisdom Onwuegbu in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre for land fraud.
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The couple was arraigned on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a three-count charge bordering on advance fee fraud and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of N10 million.
One of the charges reads: “That you, Julie Akue Owuegbu and Wisdom Onwuegbu between 11th April, 2024 and 15th April, 2024 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira, only) from one Mr. Taofik Bello under the pretence of transferring and holding yourself as the rightful owner of a plot of land, situated at Queen Park Estate, (Royal Park Estate), Ohia Eli-Mini, Eneka in, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, the pretext you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (b) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”
They pleaded “not guilty,” following which prosecution counsel, I. Igwu asked the court for a trial date and for the defendants to be remanded in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre, while the defence counsel, Igwe Okoronkwo, informed the court of a pending bail application of the defendants before the court and urged the court to admit them to bail to enable them prepare adequately for their defence.
Justice Mark ordered the remand of the couple in the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre and adjourned till July 10, 2026 for ruling on their bail application.
The couple’s journey to the Correctional centre began with a petition on November, 2024, in which the petitioner alleged that one Enitan Joseph, sometime in April, 2024, introduced him to the first defendant, Julie Onwuegbu, with a claim that she had a piece of land to sell in Queens Park Estate, Eneka, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. With the price agreed on N10 million, payments were made to the defendant in two instalments of N1million and N9 million, respectively into her Eco Bank and First Bank accounts.
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The petitioner further alleged that the defendant provided him with a signed Deed of Conveyance as an authority for him to have access to the property but that his attempt to develop the land was stopped by someone who claimed ownership of it. Further in his petition, he alleged that the first defendant could not do anything to resolve the matter and that when further enquiries were made on the land, it was discovered that the first defendant did not own any land in the estate.
Investigation further revealed that the first defendant transferred part of the proceeds of her alleged crime to her husband’s company account. And that all efforts by the petitioner to either recover the land or his money proved abortive.
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High Court Fixes July 10 For Judgment On Malami’s 57 Properties Forfeiture Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has set July 10, 2026 as new date for judgment in the suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
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The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik had earlier fixed Monday, July 6, 2026 for judgment after both parties adopted their final processes and argued the case on May 26. However, the judge moved her judgment to Friday, July 10, 2026
The EFCC previously secured an interim forfeiture order for the assets, valued at over N212 billion. The properties are located in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi, and Kaduna. The EFCC had argued that the properties were proceeds of official corruption and abuse of office.
Malami’s legal team challenged the move, asserting that the assets were legitimately acquired by the former minister who served under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
At the last hearing, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, counsel to the EFCC prayed the court to grant the application, relying on a 47-paragraph affidavit and 46 exhibits filed in support of the motion.
Okutepa argued that Malami and the other respondents in the matter failed to satisfactorily explain the legitimate sources of the assets and urged the court to order their permanent forfeiture.
Abubakar Malami
In response, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN, counsel to Malami and other respondents, asked the court to dismiss the application and set aside the interim forfeiture order earlier granted.
Adedeji relied on a counter-affidavit deposed to by Malami, arguing that the EFCC’s case was founded on suspicion rather than credible evidence.
Justice Abdulmalik fixed July 10, 2026 for judgment in the matter.
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