EFCC Arraigns Sadi Babale For Alleged N19m Fraud In Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 27, 2026, arraigned one Sadi Babale before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri.
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The defendant was arraigned on a one- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N19, 000,000.00 (Nineteen Million Naira).

The charge reads: “That you, Sadi Babale, sometimes in September, 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did dishonestly misappropriated the total sum of N19, 000,000.00 (Nineteen Million Naira) money belonging to one Alhaji Tijjani Mohammed and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 296 and punishable under section 297 of the Penal Code Laws of Borno State.”

The defendant pleaded “not guilty” to the charge when it was read to him.

Counsel to the prosecution, Mukhtar Ali Ahmed prayed for a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a Correctional facility. In the same vein, counsel to the defendant, J. Yakubu, applied to move a motion for the bail of the defendant.

Justice Kumaliya thereafter adjourned the matter till July 28, 2026 for hearing of the bail application and ordered the remand of the defendant at Maiduguri Maximum Correctional Facility.

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The defendant’s journey to the Correctional facility started when the sum of N19, 000,000 was paid to him by the petitioner for the purchase of four plots of land which were not genuine. Babale allegedly converted the money for his own personal use.
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Obi Reveals Why He Ran From PDP, LP, ADC To NDC, Accused Unnamed Politicians Of Causing Crises In Every Party He Joined

Mr Obi, during an interview on Channels TV on Sunday, said he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) because he could not remain in them due to internal crises, which he described as “fire.”
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Asked to address criticism over why he repeatedly defected from “enduring political parties” instead of building them, Mr Obi cut in, saying, “How many political parties have I moved?”

The former Anambra governor accused certain politicians, whom he did not name, of stirring internal crises in every political party he joined.

“They go and put fire in this one; I went from PDP when things were no longer being done according to the rules, and I went to Labour, and they came there—same group of people—and they instituted fire on it and want me to stay there and get burnt,” he said. “I moved to ADC; since I went into the ADC, they carried the same fire and moved all over the place.”

“Why should I stay and build when they just want me to be burnt?” Mr Obi retorted when asked again why he couldn’t remain to build any of the parties he defected from.

On whether he would also dump the NDC should an internal crisis erupt, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate stressed that he would remain in the party if “everything is conducive, if there is no problem.”

Mr Obi, who has often been accused of affiliating himself with platforms that would best serve his political interests, vowed to strengthen opposition parties if elected as president in 2027.

“What is happening in the NDC now, happening in PDP, happening in Labour, will never happen if I’m president of Nigeria,” he stated. “Anybody that tries to do it, even the judiciary, giving lots of rulings, you will see what will happen.”

To address insecurity bedevilling the country, Mr Obi promised to convene meetings of all opposition leaders where issues would be discussed.

The former Anambra governor defected from the PDP to the Labour Party in May 2022, citing “issues that are at variance with my persona and principles.” He contested the presidential election under the LP platform.

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On December 31, 2025, he dumped the LP for the ADC, saying his decision was driven by a desire to build a coalition focused on rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges.

Four months later, he announced his exit from the ADC, dismissing claims of his desperation to become Nigeria’s president.
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Dabiri-Erewa Urges Young Nigerians to Dream Big, Welcomes Returnees At Youth Engagement Programme

Abuja, Nigeria – The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has encouraged young Nigerians to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams with confidence, and recognise that nothing is impossible with determination and resilience.
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Speaking at a Youth Empowerment Summit programme which is part of 2026 National Diaspora Day, Dabiri-Erewa , noted that the event was designed to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge and motivation needed to become better leaders and responsible citizens.

She urged participants to take full advantage of the experiences and insights shared by the resource persons and panelists, stressing the importance of learning how to overcome challenges, develop leadership skills, and remain proud of their identity.

The NiDCOM Chairman recalled that some of the participants had attended similar capacity-building programmes in the past and had returned to share their success stories, demonstrating the positive impact of mentorship and empowerment initiatives.

As part of the programme, Dabiri-Erewa introduced two Nigerian returnees from South Africa who shared their personal experiences of resilience despite facing significant challenges abroad.

One of the returnees, a Chemical Engineering student, narrated how he combined his studies with running a successful tutoring business for more than 30 students weekly before circumstances forced him to return to Nigeria.

He expressed his desire to continue his education while pursuing opportunities in the power and petroleum sector, adding that although he missed the friendships he built in South Africa, he did not miss the discrimination and bureaucratic challenges he experienced there.

Another returnee, Mrs. Maria Adeyemi recounted the hardships she and her family endured in South Africa, including documentation challenges, financial loss, and prolonged separation from her husband. She expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government for facilitating their safe return to Nigeria through NiDCOM’s intervention.

Adeyemi also revealed her aspiration to establish a restaurant in Nigeria, promising to showcase her culinary skills and contribute meaningfully to the country’s hospitality industry.

Responding to their testimonies, Dabiri-Erewa assured the returnees that NiDCOM would continue to engage relevant stakeholders to support their aspirations and reintegration into society.

She reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting youth development, supporting Nigerians in the diaspora and returnees, and creating opportunities that enable young Nigerians to realise their full potential.

Speaking in the same vein, the Group Managing Director of ARCO Group Plc, Engr. Alfred Okoigun has called on Nigerian youths to embrace innovation, integrity, and lifelong learning as essential tools for driving national development and transforming the country’s healthcare sector.

Dabiri-Erewa

Delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 National Diaspora Day Youth Empowerment Summit, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Okoigun commended NiDCOM, under the leadership of its Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for creating a platform that connects young Nigerians with distinguished professionals and members of the diaspora to inspire collaboration and nation-building.

He also applauded the federal government for supporting initiatives that empower young Nigerians and leverage the expertise of the diaspora for sustainable national development.

E-signed.
Abdur-Rahman Balogun (mnipr)
Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, (NIDCOM )
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