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Asset Forfeiture
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Lagos Appellate Court Confirms Seizure of N293.9 Million and Assets from Retired General Atewe
An appellate court in Lagos has affirmed the permanent forfeiture of N293.97 million and various properties linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe, rejecting his appeal against an earlier Federal High Court decision.
July 22, 2026
Appellate Court Upholds Forfeiture of General Atewe’s Assets to Nigerian Government
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal by retired Major General Emmanuel Atewe, confirming the final forfeiture of his assets to the Federal Government.
July 22, 2026
Aisha Achimugu Denounces EFCC Tactics, Claims Personal Safety is Threatened
Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu accuses the EFCC of misconduct and intimidation, asserting that the agency's pursuit of her assets and public declarations have endangered her safety and damaged her business interests.
July 22, 2026
Twelve Sentenced in Delta for Naira Misuse; Luxury Vehicles Forfeited
A Federal High Court in Warri has sentenced 12 people for spraying naira at a party and ordered the seizure of seven luxury cars recovered from internet fraudsters.
July 21, 2026
Supreme Court Approves Federal Government Seizure of Emefiele Assets
The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of $2.45 million and various real estate assets linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, ruling they were acquired through illicit activities.
July 17, 2026
Malami challenges property forfeiture ruling in appellate court
Abubakar Malami is taking the Federal High Court's ruling on his asset forfeiture to the Court of Appeal, maintaining his faith in the judicial process.
July 17, 2026
Abubakar Malami to appeal court ruling on seizure of 48 properties
Former AGF Abubakar Malami plans to challenge a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to him, citing the right to an appellate review.
July 17, 2026
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Assets Worth Billions from Aisha Achimugu
An FCT High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of N4.6 billion in jewellery, 11 exotic cars, and cash assets belonging to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the federal government.
July 16, 2026
Federal Court Mandates Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties tied to former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, citing concerns over their acquisition through suspected criminal proceeds.
July 15, 2026
Abuja Court Pushes Back Ruling on Malami Property Forfeiture
The Federal High Court in Abuja has delayed the judgment concerning the EFCC's attempt to seize 57 properties linked to former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, moving the date to July 15.
July 10, 2026