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Alleged $6b Mambilla Project Fraud: Witness Clarifies Matters on Certification Of FEC Meeting Extracts

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Alleged $6b Mambilla Project Fraud: Witness Clarifies Matters on Certification Of FEC Meeting Extracts

The Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 clarified what transpired over the certification of the extract of the minutes of Federal Executive Council meeting of May 21, 2026, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, following the formal request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the certified extracts of the minutes of the meeting.

The former minister is facing prosecution on an amended seven-count charge bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6billion (Six Billion United States Dollars) to Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited.
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The witness, Iliya John Iyakwari, an assistant director of Legal in the Federal Ministry of Justice, now serving in the Federal Ministry of Power as an assistant legal adviser since August 2014, while being cross-examined by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, stated that the request of the certified extract copy of the FEC meeting of May 21, 2003 was received from the EFCC in July 2023 and that the reason it was certified in 2024 was that, upon the receipt of the request letter from the User Department, the Legal Department did a forwarding memo to the EFCC, dated July 27, 2023 and that the copy that was first sent to the EFCC were not certified, forcing the Commission to return it.

“It was after it was received by EFCC in July 2023, that they realized that the extract was not certified. So, in January 2024, a staff of the EFCC brought back the Exhibit Three K to my legal adviser and the name of the EFCC staff is Babangida.

“He brought it handy and reminded my director that it was not certified. My director now gave me the document to go and certify. That is why my lord will see on the face of the document that the date the document was certified on 26 January 2024 is different from the date it was forwarded.

So, it was in the process of certification that I mistakenly stamped the original forwarding letter, dated 27 June 2023. After stamping the document I gave it back to my director who I believed handed it over to Babangida because I left them afterwards” he said.

Defending the position of the witness when he was asked if his early testimony of certification in June 2023 was contradictory, prosecution counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, stated that the testimony of the witness was not contradictory, reiterating that the records speak for themselves.

“My lord, I object to this particular question, anchored on Exhibit PW5A which was just tendered in court. What I see in our record and what I believe is reflected in the records of the court is that in his explanation, he summarized that all these activities were done in June 2023, he never said the certification was done in 2023.

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This objection is founded on Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which is superior to the Evidence Act. We will rely on the record of the court particularly in line 16,” he said.

The witness was also asked if the document Babangida tendered in court during his testimony was another extract of the FEC meeting different from the one he certified.

The prosecution counsel again objected, stating that the witness, following courts’ procedure was out of the court and hearing when Babangida testified, adding that the witness cannot be cross-examined on a document not tendered through him, citing the case of Buhari vs INEC & Others 2008.

Justice Onwuegbuzie adjourned the matter till June 18, July 2, 2026 for continuation of trial.
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IGP Disu Charges Investigators To Prioritize Data-Driven Policing, Strengthen Crime Database Management

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IGP Disu Charges Investigators To Prioritize Data-Driven Policing, Strengthen Crime Database Management

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has charged investigators and heads of investigative units across the country to prioritise the accurate capture and management of suspects’ information as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen intelligence-led policing and modernise criminal investigations within the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP gave the charge during the opening of the One-Day Crime and Incident Database Impact Sensitization Workshop organised by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja today,10th June,2026.
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The workshop was convened to sensitise participants on the importance of the Suspects’ Information Capturing Process under the Nigeria Police Force Crime and Incident Database (NPF-ICD) Centre Project, a strategic initiative designed to enhance crime analysis, intelligence gathering, evidence-based investigations, inter-agency collaboration, and proactive crime prevention.

Speaking at the event, the Inspector-General noted that modern policing is increasingly driven by timely, accurate, and actionable data, stressing that effective law enforcement can no longer rely solely on conventional investigative methods. He emphasised that the Crime and Incident Database Centre represents a critical national policing asset capable of improving investigative outcomes, tracking criminal trends, identifying repeat offenders, linking crimes across jurisdictions, and supporting informed operational and strategic decision-making.

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the modernisation of policing through technology, innovation, and intelligence-led strategies, IGP Disu called for greater compliance with established suspects’ information capturing procedures across all Commands and Formations. He encouraged participants to actively engage in the workshop and develop practical solutions that will enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the Force’s crime management architecture.

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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to leveraging technology, innovation, and intelligence-led policing to improve service delivery, strengthen public safety, and build a more professional, accountable, and citizen-focused Police Force.

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Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
10th June, 2026
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EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N90.9m Money Laundering In Lagos

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EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N90.9m Money Laundering In Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, arraigned one Fidelix Samuel Ebuka before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged money laundering offence.
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Ebuka was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the retention of proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira), contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The charge reads: “That you, Fidelix Samuel Ebuka, on or about April 15, 2026, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, directly retained N90,989,517 (Ninety Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Naira) in your Union Bank account number 0069938215, which proceeds you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful act, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(d) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”

When the charge was read to him, the defendant pleaded not guilty.

Following the plea, prosecution counsel, H.U. Kofarnaisa, requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional facility pending trial.

Counsel to the defendant, Bimbo Ogunlaja, subsequently sought an adjournment to enable the defence to move its bail application.

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Justice Bogoro thereafter adjourned the matter until June 29, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial.

The court also ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional facility pending the determination of his bail application.
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AFWCN Forges Stronger Defence Ties, Advances Security And Technology Engagement In Tanzania

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AFWCN Forges Stronger Defence Ties, Advances Security And Technology Engagement In Tanzania

The Air Force War College Nigeria (AFWCN) delegation undertook an International Study Tour to the United Republic of Tanzania as part of efforts to deepen strategic understanding of contemporary security dynamics and emerging defence technologies.

During a visit to the Dr Salim Ahmed Salim Centre for Foreign Relations, participants of Air War Course 12/2026 engaged in presentations and discussions on the theme, “Integrating Emerging Technologies for National Security.”

The engagement provided valuable insights into defence diplomacy, regional security architecture, joint security cooperation and the application of innovative technologies to enhance national defence capabilities and operational effectiveness.
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In furtherance of bilateral defence relations and strategic military collaboration, the delegation paid courtesy visits to the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces Headquarters and the Nigeria High Commission in Tanzania.

Discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military relations, addressing regional security challenges and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration in promoting regional peace and stability.

The delegation also visited the Tanzania Automotive Technology Centre (TATC), where members gained firsthand exposure to advancements in indigenous automotive technology, defence innovation and industrial capabilities that support force mobility, logistics and broader national security objectives.

Speaking during the engagements, the Exercise Director and Commandant of the Air Force War College Nigeria, Air Vice Marshal GA Mbaka, expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Tanzania for the warm hospitality extended to the delegation.

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He conveyed the goodwill and esteemed regards of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Air Force to strengthening strategic partnerships, deepening defence cooperation and advancing collective security initiatives in support of peace, stability and sustainable development across the African continent.
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