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Umahi, APC National Chairman Meet On Presentation Of Tinubu’s Infrastructure Achievements, Other National Issues
Umahi, APC National Chairman Meet On Presentation Of Tinubu’s Infrastructure Achievements, Other National Issues
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, on Tuesday met with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over plans to present before the National Working Committee the giant strides of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The meeting focused on fixing a date for the Minister to formally brief the party leadership on the administration’s giant strides in road and bridge construction nationwide, projects that have continued to attract commendations and positive reactions from Nigerians across different sectors.
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During the meeting, Senator Umahi commended the APC National Chairman for introducing an engagement process where Ministers appear before the National Working Committee on live telecast to account for the progress and gains made by the administration.
He also commended the National Chairman for the successes recorded so far and the peaceful conduct of the Party’s primaries, as well as the inclusive disposition of the National Working Committee in ensuring that aspirants were given the freedom to contest freely.
Responding, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda applauded the Minister for the ongoing transformation in the nation’s infrastructure sector and assured him that the National Working Committee would soon invite him to formally present the administration’s achievements.
The APC Chairman noted that even before the official presentation, members of the committee and Nigerians have continued to witness and follow the massive infrastructure drive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through television reports, public feedback, and visible projects across the country.
Umahi, APC National Chairman
Senator Umahi also assured Nigerians that the Tinubu administration remains committed to overcoming every challenge confronting the nation while sustaining critical infrastructure development nationwide.
Meanwhile, immediately after the meeting, the Minister proceeded to personally review and address the developing situation at Eko Bridge.
Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
May 19, 2026
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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High Court Jails 10 For Naira Mutilation In Delta and Edo
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of ten individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State and Justice (Professor) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City.
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The convicts are Lucky Onoberhie, Happy Joseph Isioma, Friday Ehiedu, Collins Ndudi Albert, Okorie Builder, Ernest Achieme, Isicheli Desmond Chijioke and Nwosu Davison
Others are: Enadegh Agbonmware and Lucky Osaro
The convicts were said to have tampered with the naira by spraying the same while dancing at a party, an offence contrary to Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007.
The charge against Ernest Achieme reads: “That you Ernest Achieme (m) on or about the 31st December, 2025 at Kwale within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, whilst dancing at a wedding ceremony tampered with the sum of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) in N200 (Two Hundred Naira) denomination issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (3) of the same Act”
Upon arraignment, the defendants pleaded guilty to their charges when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, K. W. Chukwuma-Eneh to pray the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.
Justice F. A. Olubanjo convicted and sentenced Onoberhie, Isioma, Ehiedu, Ndudi, Builder, Achieme, Chijioke and Davison to 12 months imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 each.
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In a similar development, Justice Obiozor convicted and sentenced Agbonmware to six months imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 for spraying the naira while Osaro was convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 for a similar offence.
All the convicts undertook in writing to be of good conduct going forward.
All the convicts were arrested and prosecuted for abusing the Naira, contrary to extant laws against such a practice.
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EFCC Presents First Witness Against Tunde Ayeni In Alleged N15.6bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, July 6, 2026, presented its First Prosecution Witness (PW1) before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, in the trial of the former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited), Tunde Ayeni.
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EFCC is prosecuting Ayeni on an 18-count amended charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and diversion of funds totaling N15.6 billion.
The defendant was first arraigned on May 4, 2026, on a 17-count charge and was subsequently re-arraigned on June 22, 2026, after the Commission filed an amended charge supported by additional proof of evidence.
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At Monday’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed SAN, presented PW1, who briefly identified himself as Remigus Ugwu, a staff member of Zenith Bank.
The matter was thereafter adjourned till July 16, 2026, for continuation of the trial.
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