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EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye Ex-P-Square Manager Over Alleged N1.38bn Fraud

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EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye Ex-P-Square Manager Over Alleged N1.38bn Fraud

EFCC arraigns Jude Okoye ex-P-Square manager over alleged N1.38bn fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate, has arraigned Jude Okoye Chigozie, former manager and elder brother of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square music group, on charges of money laundering.

Okoye, alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, appeared before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 26, 2025.

The EFCC filed a seven-count charge against him, alleging involvement in money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.

One of the charges states that Okoye and his company, in 2022, acquired a property worth N850 million in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, knowing it was linked to proceeds of unlawful activity.

Another charge accuses them of converting $1,019,762.87 through a bureau de change and distributing the funds across multiple bank accounts to conceal its illicit origin.

Jude Okoye

Jude Okoye

Okoye pleaded “not guilty” to all charges. While the prosecution counsel, L.P. Aso, requested a trial date and for Okoye to be remanded in a correctional facility, the defense counsel, Inibehe Effiong, sought bail and asked that Okoye be kept in EFCC custody pending the bail hearing. The prosecution objected, citing overcrowding in EFCC holding cells.

Justice Owoeye ruled that Okoye be remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre and adjourned the bail hearing to February 28, 2025, with the trial set to commence on April 14, 2025.

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Portable Released After A Week In Police Detention In Ogun

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Portable Released After A Week In Police Detention In Ogun

Portable released after a week in police detention in Ogun. Portable, the controversial singer, has regained his freedom after spending a week in police custody.

On January 12, the singer was arraigned before a court in Ota, Ogun State, on charge including assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest.

He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at N12 million.
The court denied him bail after the police officer involved in the case was absent.

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Portable is back after nine days behind bars and already teasing new music, I’m betting Zlatan is his first target pic.twitter.com/zbhifbEoHN

In a now-viral video, Portable is seen surrounded by his associates, who celebrated his return and repeatedly welcomed him back.

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SSS Arrests Former-AGF Malami After Release From Kuje Prison

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SSS Arrests Former-AGF Malami After Release From Kuje Prison

SSS arrests former-AGF Malami after release from Kuje prison. The SSS did not respond to media men’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.

Nigeria’s State Security Service has arrested the federation’s former Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, shortly after he was released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling his bail conditions.

Mr Malami was earlier remanded in Kuje prison following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside his wife and son, for alleged corruption.

A Federal High Court last Wednesday granted Mr Malami, his wife, and his son bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties each.

However, SSS operatives arrested Mr Malami’s son, Abdulaziz at Kuje Correctional Centre last Friday after he was released from prison following the fulfillment of his bail conditions.

Abubakar Malami

Abubakar Malami

There are indications that Mr Malami is being probed by the SSS on allegations relating to national security concerns.

The SSS did not respond to Peoples Gazette’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.

However, a trending video on X showed the moment of Mr Malami’s arrest by the SSS.

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SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore In Alleged Cyberstalking

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SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore In Alleged Cyberstalking

SSS amends charge against Sowore in Alleged Cyberstalking. The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.

The State Security Service, on Monday, amended the criminal charge it filed against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and co-defendants over an alleged false claim against President Bola Tinubu.

The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.

Mr Kehinde then pleaded that the two-count amended charge be read to Mr Sowore, who is the sole defendant in the fresh charge.

High Court Declines DSS Request To Arrest Sowore Over X

SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore

Though Mr Sowore, X, and Meta (Facebook) Inc. were earlier named as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively, in the amended charge, the names of the second and third defendants were dropped.

Counsel to Mr Sowore, Marshal Abubakar, did not oppose Mr Kehinde’s application that the charge be read to his client for him to take his plea.
After the counts were read to Mr Sowore, he pleaded not guilty.

Mr Sowore, the 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, is being charged for alleged cyberstalking of Mr Tinubu using his X handle and Facebook page.

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