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Supreme Court Upholds Ex-Lawmaker Farouk Lawan’s Jail Term Over $500,000 Bribe

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Supreme Court Upholds Ex-Lawmaker Farouk Lawan’s Jail Term Over $500,000 Bribe....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Supreme Court, in a decisive move on Friday, upheld the prison sentence of a former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, affirming the judgments of lower courts that found him guilty of receiving a $500,000 bribe. Lawan, who chaired the House’s ad-hoc committee investigating the fuel subsidy fraud in 2012, had been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Federal Capital Territory High Court…..CONTINUE READING

 

 

The trial judge, Angela Otaluka, ruled that Lawan demanded $3 million and accepted $500,000 from Femi Otedola in 2012 to exclude Otedola’s oil company, Zenon Oil and Gas, from the list of firms implicated in fraud related to the fuel subsidy regime. Lawan was convicted on all three counts of corruption and bribery.

Unsatisfied with the judgment, Lawan appealed the decision, resulting in a reduction of his jail term from seven to five years by the appellate court. Seeking further reprieve, Lawan brought the case to the Supreme Court, hoping to overturn the judgments of the lower courts. However, the apex court, led by Justice Tijani Abubakar, upheld the decision of the appeal court and dismissed Lawan’s appeal.

The bribery case against Lawan dates back to 2018 when businessman Femi Otedola accused him of demanding a $500,000 bribe to remove Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited from the list of oil companies implicated in fuel subsidy fraud. Otedola, who later stood as a witness, testified that Lawan removed his company from the indictment list after receiving the money, with the expectation of an additional $2.5 million payment.

The Supreme Court’s affirmation of Lawan’s jail term has triggered reactions on social media, with users expressing criticism and emphasizing the need for a longer sentence. Many argue that Lawan’s involvement in the bribery case reflects greed and contributes to the challenges faced by the Nigerian people in the context of fraudulent practices within the fuel subsidy regime. The decision renews discussions about accountability, corruption, and the rule of law in the country.

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BUS STOP BANDITS: Notorious Couple Who Drugged And Robbed Passengers Finally Caged by Police!.

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  • The Stupefying Heist: On September 18, 2026, a passenger on a Dreamline bus from Nairobi to Mombasa was allegedly drugged into unconsciousness by the person seated next to him, waking up later in Tudor Sub-County Hospital without his belongings[cite: 43, 44, 45].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Forensic Breakthrough: Detectives from Makupa Police Station immediately launched an investigation, following forensic leads that led them to a residence in Magongo[cite: 46].

    • The Magongo Bust: In a raid on the home, police arrested a married couple, Pius Paskale Frugenze (52) and Redempta Revelian Kuleta (47), both Tanzanian nationals[cite: 47].

    • The Evidence Trove: A search of the suspects’ house yielded the victim’s stolen HP laptop and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with a massive cache of suspected stolen goods, including multiple phones, chargers, watches, wallets, and clothing[cite: 48, 49].

    • Drugging Materials Found: Crucially, detectives also recovered substances suspected to be the stupefying drugs used in the robbery[cite: 49].

    • Suspects Caged: The couple is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment, while all recovered items have been detained as exhibits[cite: 50].

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“SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM”: Shocking Confession As Woman Ends Co-Wife’s Life Over Dream Dispute!.

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  • Shocking Confession: Bauchi housewife Hauwau Haruna, 35, has confessed to the murder of her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, whom she had lived with for 16 years[cite: 36, 37].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Fatal Delusion: Hauwau told police she bludgeoned Jamila to death with a pestle on Sunday, September 27, 2026, claiming the victim had been appearing in her dreams attempting to kill her and her children[cite: 36, 38, 39].

    • Metamorphosis Claim: The assailant alleged that Jamila appeared to her in a dream as a “cat” on Sunday. After striking the dream-cat with a food flask, it reportedly transformed into her co-wife standing outside, at which point Hauwau grabbed the pestle and attacked her until she died[cite: 38, 39].

    • Attempted Escape: Following the killing, Hauwau fled the scene with her newborn twins, intending to drop them with her mother before turning herself in at a police station. She was apprehended before she could surrender[cite: 36, 40, 41].

    • Dismissed Warnings: Hauwau stated she previously reported the disturbing dreams to her husband, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, but he dismissed her concerns. All attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful[cite: 36, 42].

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“SHE DIED IN HIS ARMS!” – ENUGU MAN ARRESTED IN SHOCKING ALLEGED MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The suspect, a resident of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was apprehended by operatives from the Awkunanaw Police Division after being rescued from an angry mob.

Key details of the tragic incident include:

  • Discovery of the Crime: According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, Emmanuel allegedly killed Chinyere on September 19 following an argument. He then wrapped her body in nylon and concealed it inside his apartment’s toilet.

  • Neighbours’ Intervention: The decomposing body’s foul odour eventually alerted neighbours, who forced their way into the apartment and detained the suspect before authorities arrived.

  • Suspect’s Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Emmanuel reportedly confessed that the fatal dispute stemmed from an argument over who infected each other with HIV, during which he allegedly struck her on the head with a pestle.

  • Next Steps: The victim’s remains have been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy and preservation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department—under the directive of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa—has launched a full investigation for prosecution.

  • Police Advice: Authorities have urged members of the public, especially young women, to exercise caution and always inform trusted friends or family of their whereabouts when visiting others.

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